Prometheus74
Aug 29, 2009 May 30, 2012 36 7571
All I wanted was to be a professional ice hockey player and someday earn the right to have my name etched onto the Stanley Cup.
Booze, drugs and a lack of skill put an end to that dream.
So who am I?
Im a huge Flyers fan.
I am Sober 15 years.
Im an artist who needed to pay the bills,
So I became successful in building, painting and designing movie sets for hollywood films.
When that completely took over my life I left,
Went to South Africa, learned to sail and became a Yactmaster Sea Captain.
Later, I stated some Kiteboard Schools....
and now Im getting my Masters in Art Therapy and counseling out in New Mexico.
I wander a lot, but I am not lost
I cant spell,
Got a great dog named Django
and like I said before, I am a huge Flyers fan
a fan of
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Eagles
Penn St. Nittany Lions
Villanova Wildcats
Philadelphia Flyers
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The Rangers wants to dump Avery in Russia
Translation (Via Google Translate): The latest antics of the player of the New York Rangers Sean Avery went too far.
Currently touring Europe to compete in a series of exhibition game, the Rangers talk with other teams européennnes attempt to dispose of the services of the most hated player in the NHL.
"The Rangers are trying to capitalize on the popularity of Sean Avery abroad. The leaders of New York wants to hope that a European team of guys, revealed Michel Langevin, host of the show team spirit on the TVA Sports on Friday.
According to the sports journalist, the Rangers would even be willing to arrange a transfer for Avery remains in Europe. The training does not intend to give Avery the Whale of Connecticut, their farm team in the American League.
"We do not want to Avery in New York. The Rangers do not want it spread to other players who grow up in the organization, "said Langevin.
Passing on the set of the show, the sports columnist Marc de Foy said the decision of the Rangers. He said a transaction in Europe would be sending little Avery propable.
"The bad reputation of Avery transcends borders. Many former NHL players playing in Europe and do not want to play with that kind of player. The only team that wants him, the Vityaz Chekhov that hires bully as the former NHL players, Chris Simon, Darcy Verot and Josh Gratton. "
Sean Avery was struggling with Wayne Simmonds of the Philadelphia Flyers earlier this week. Quebecer Daniel Briere had claimed Avery had also made remarks at the point of threatening teammate Claude Giroux during the match between two teams on Monday.
The Flyers are the Reservoir Dogs
Very interesting article on how Bylsma is using a rule tweak to terrorize the Lightning defense.
Here is a really well written article I thought you guys might enjoy
Where the NHL Stashes Its Mistakes
The crowd of 3,889 was a little bigger than normal, but not on his account. It was Girl Scout night. "It's tough just to think about it," Leighton says.
If you think ESPN is bad at reporting on the NHL, check out the local CBS coverage
Tampa would have won that one
Best Opening Night Ceremony Performance In NHL History
The most important decision we face so far this season
by Prometheus74 on Oct 8, 2010 6:57 PM EDT
on Broad Street Hockey
Start with the fact that his first NHL start resulted in an impressive win over the Penguins.
The add fact that Leighton is out for at least 6+ weeks (probably a lot more)
Then don't forget that if we ever did recall Bucklund, there is a very good chance he would be snatched up by another team and we would be paying 1/2 his salary
Im rooting for this kid to be the real deal not only because I love him, but we can not afford for him not to be anything less than our next unexpected savior.
I personally wish Homer didn't put us in this position again and again. (but that discussion can be found in other posts) I am very glad that BOB has so far shown he is capable and up to the challenge to bail the Flyers out and help Homer keep his job at the same time.
So since I haven't had an opportunity to vote on anything hockey related in the past 5 hours I offer you this opportunity to have your opinion recorded for everyone else to see.
What is BOB's official nickname?
NHL, Stan Lee join forces to create new superheros
What are your thoughts on the Flyers Superhero?
Any suggestions?
I have a sneaky suspicion that we will be the only team to have a villain represent us.
NHL fan map of the USA
Here is an interesting common census of the american NHL fan.
Im amazed that the Panthers dominate the majority of Florida.
The Flyers 09/10 Stanley Cup Playoffs, expressed through the CotN
by Prometheus74 on Aug 18, 2010 4:53 PM EDT
on Broad Street Hockey
The Stanley Cup Playoffs: The second season; the real season.
Call it whatever you want but it’s simply the greatest sports championship tournament in the world.
We just finished our first BSH street hockey gathering and were happy to have at least an extra 10 days of hockey. Who thought a shootout would be so important!
During the first playoff game we reached a record +1,300 comments and 56 fantastic hockey filled days later comments reached well above 3000.
Game after game, series after series, the improbable run made for a fantastic spring. As the quality of play improved on the ice, so did the insights, insults, witty remarks and in game breakdowns on line. Tons of new fans joined BSH and lots of people who would come to read the board became inspired to type a comment too. Because the enemy of my enemy is my friend, comments from other teams fans as well as friends from across the globe loged onto BSH to join the conversation. After the jump, enjoy the Flyers incredible 09/10 Stanley Cup Playoffs, expressed through the CotN
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09/10 season "Comment of the Night" Part 2
by Prometheus74 on Aug 10, 2010 5:41 PM EDT
on Broad Street Hockey
After a tough first half of the season, the Flyers kept us on the emotional rollercoaster all the way until early April. It took the full season, 5 extra minutes, Giroux scoring, and Boucher making the save, just to qualify for the Playoffs. Each and every game the Flyers played, we showed up, (even if some players took the night off) and every time we got together we commented. A lot!
During this period of time the number of comments increased dramatically as more friends made BSH their home for all things Flyers. The growing community made the task of picking the CotN a lot tougher. Travis, Ben and Geoff, were up to the challenge, but the playoff bump that was about to occur must have made the task almost impossible. (Those comments will be posted next week)
After the bump is part 2 of the Flyers 09/10 season expressed through the words of the fans Comment of the Night.
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The Flyers 09/10 season expressed through the "Comment of the Night" Part 1
by Prometheus74 on Aug 3, 2010 1:06 PM EDT
on Broad Street Hockey
The "comment of the night" has earned a special place to those of us who type incessant ramblings as we watch the Flyers play Ice hockey. Some are insightful, a few are prophetic, others are just funny as hell. Rarley is it the smarting thing said all night, but the CotN always sums up what we, as a community felt during the game.
After the jump is the first part of the season. From the seasons first game to the Winter Classic told to us by one liners
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European Hockey for Dummies
An interesting introduction into the European Hockey Leagues.
Wannabe Hockey Insider gets pwned by actual NHL player agent
It gets really good on page 4!
Trust me its worth the time to read.
ToddNHL may not teach us anything new about hockey, but he can teach us that justice on the internet can come fast and quick.
Cop Runs Over 5 People, Including Another Cop, At Stanley Cup Parade. Action Starts At 20 Second Mark
What has been stuck in my mind since the puck disappeared
by Prometheus74 on Jun 12, 2010 1:50 PM EDT
on Broad Street Hockey
WIth such an abrupt end to a fantastic spring I have been lost for words. Unfortunately my mind has not. It never shuts up!!! So here I am hoping to get out a few thoughts. Some of them have been said and I apologize for not putting them all in the proper comment treads.
!st off, What is up with this endless bickering about Classy Fans Every fan base is guilty of it, and Im sure I have been guilty of saying it in the past. However, Verision got it right when they said "All hockey fans are not like other sports fans" Our sport is a bit more brutal, intense and at time, more animalistic than the others. There is no time in-between each end every play to compose one self and get ready for the next play. And in turn, we as fans, are a bit intense, and at times more barbaric This dose not mean we are hooligans and a menace to society! We are Hockey fans!
No matter our age, creed, occupation, sex,or current geographical location, when the puck drops we let go of out other rolls and embrace the best sport on earth. This epidemic of constant judgement of classless fans has spread faster than the infected blood in any George Romero zombie film. Im all for trash-talking an opposing team, its players, its organizations brass, and their fan base! Citing an opponent fans taunt as classless is simply a cop out for hockey fans. We are Hockey fans,can take the joke, or an insult regardless if its childish, or low. Rather than just spout out how tasteless, or how improper the act was, lets *hockey up* and think of a better comeback!
Some other thoughts:
I honestly think JR would have cried if Philly won the cup too! Because I have come to that conclusion, I give him a epic fail. Not because of the passion the cup inspires, but because he decides to act on subtle degree of manipulation to show the world another side of JR.
Holgren took some heat not making news during the trade deadline but he did snag Leino (incase you didnt know is the fucking steal of the century) and Krajicek who could become a very solid D man. I dont agree with everything he has done but I give him props for that.
I have hope in his ability to steer us in the right direction this summer.He has his work cut out for him if he wants to finnish the job!
Speaking of homer, I love this quote!
Asked to evaluate centre Richards' growth this season, Holmgren said it's "two wins from where it needs to be."
Leighton deserves a ton of credit for his play this season. Having said that I do not think he will ever find the same success ever again. I hope he is signed to a multi year dead, he deserves it. I simply hope it is not in Philly.
If Carter still wants to be immature and not bust his ass playing wing, then Im all for trading him and getting a Great Goalie I am still on board for Volkon. (goalies mature later, so his age isnt so much an issue for me) And if he watched our team play, hopefully he could be motivated to make a deal we could afford to pay.
I hope Coburn's so-so regular season quieted his agents demands for a huge pay day!
Will Lappy be able to play another full season? Will Betts shoulder keep him from getting back on the team? Will we have to re invent the 4th ling again?
Hartnell woke up front he dead and since he has a NTC we have a locker room guy to fire up this team. So Carbomb really has to grow up to be useful to us in the future. He has made some progress but rooms running out on our bench.
Will Cotes wife run the Flyers wives Carnival again, and keep him employed?
Will the Rangers watch us raise our Banner?
Finally, Having traveled around a lot reading the other teams boards this season, I have found there is a lot of hate for the Flyers, but there is A LOT OF RESPECT for Travis and Broad Street Hockey. Congratulations, and thank you for all your hard work to . Well done Travis, Geoff, Ben, and everyone who has put up with my crappy spelling and post fails! See ya all around this summer!
Stanley Cup Finals: The 20 Hottest Hockey WAGs
We have discussed our Man-crushes, and I previously suggested a Flyers Wives Calendar, so the santa sacks dont suck next year, but heres a list of the top Leagues most attractive partners.
CBC HNIC ECF Game #1 Opening 2010 (HD)
Dear Philly,
Ducks fan current perspective of the Pronger trade
The sound of Vancouver when Canada wins the Gold
1:18 is when sid scores
Why USA must win
by Prometheus74 on Feb 23, 2010 2:53 PM EST
on Broad Street Hockey
I want USA to win gold. I have been wanting this for 30 years and 1 day. Unfortunately I have been wanting the Flyers to win the Cup for 35, but I digress.....
Not only do I want this but I need this I need USA to win Gold I need Russia to win silver and I need Canada to get be very disappointed.
WHY?
Bettman will not have a pot to piss in His hopes of using the Olympic participation as a bargaining chip in the next CBA will go out the window
For a short period of time All of america will pretend that hockey is really important.
Bettman could not survive the opposition he would face if he tried to deny the defending gold medal USA team from going to Russia. Its a story the american media would actually pick up on and non Hockey fans would embrace it. He would be obliterated if he tried and he knows it.
However supposes he did end NHL participation in the Olympics. Suppose he act on behalf of the owners and did demand that the NHL is not a sport, but a business and the bottom dollar comes first.
What happens next?
All the Russian Players will give him the finger and play anyway. (THis we already know)
The US press and country pride would support the Defending Gold Metal team. Massive public outcry, would support the US players in defying Bettman. (MAJOR EMPHASIS ON "THE DEFENDING GOLD MEDAL" PART)
That leaves pretty poster boy Sid and the Canadian players. Cindy gets his milk money by being Bettmins "face of the NHL" and doing what the Man says However, Canadian countryman would demand that canadian hockey goes to Russia equipped with NHL players. Especially if USA is doing it. Crosby will have no choice but to defy the NHL He will be forced to be vocal about it as well
This scenario is way too risky for Bettman to play around with and the Players union knows this. That is exactly why he would not use it against the players in the next CBA
Bettman is a Business first, integrity of the sport second kind of Commissioner, but he is not stupid He hold the advantage now but it will continue to slip away with every goal that USA scores.
If Canada wins Gold, Bettman keeps his advantage.
He could keep players from the 2014 games and the Owners will be happy (and just a tiny bit richer).
People (players/fans alike) would be disappointed but they will find no support and things will go on.
Canadian fans would confront their pride by saying if Russia wins gold in 2014, it is only b/c they didnt go, and that would be enough to pacify them.
US media would never report it and no one but the fans will be disappointed.
If some Russians superstars did defy the league and got suspended by the NHL for participating in the 2014 games and fat, bald, ugly ass suit commentators who hate russians anyway will be smiling.
The suspended Russians would go play in the KHL, get paid a lot, become national heros, and would live happily ever after
The NHL would still have better hockey than the KHL and pretend that Crosby is the best player in the world
The fans and the players lose but the game goes on Bettman faces some backlash but nothing he hasn't faced before.
He knows this and the players union knows this and thats why this scenario is his advantage in the CBA Lets take it away from him
GO USA SAVE HOCKEY WIN THE GOLD!
The demise of Martin Brodeur through the eyes of Wikiapedia
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