Author Archive for John Saquella
I hate shootouts. I hate the salary cap. I hate players with low hockey IQ. I love physical hockey, played by honest hard nosed players. I don't mind ties, unless I have to wear the damned thing.
Destiny Derailed….Now What?
A funny thing happened as the Flyers were on their way to ending their 35 year Stanley Cup drought. The Chicago Blackhawks outplayed them and hoisted Lord Stanley’s battered old mug in South Philly. Congratulations to the 2010 Stanley Cup champions. To the entire organization, every executive, scout, manager, coach and player-you guys are worthy [...]
The Ghost Of JJ Daigneault
In 1987, for one night at least, JJ was DYNOMITE
Yellow Journalism
An oft-suspended blowhard from Chicago does his best to speed the death of newspapers in the United States.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!!
Facing a possible 2-0 hole against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Final, Flyers coach Peter Laviolette will be making some line-up changes headed into game two. First move is one of necessity. Ryan Parent will be sitting for fellow rookie Oskars Bartulis. Parent has had a rough ride in the postseason, from getting [...]
Boucher Back For Game One?
Should have seen this coming like the ship sinking at the end of Titanic, but I didn’t.
Flyers Advance To The Finals
The Philadelphia Flyers have advanced to the Stanley Cup finals for the 8th time in team history and the first time in 13 years. The Flyers historic playoff run has given new life to the love affair between this town and it’s hockey club. The regular season was full of surprises, changes, ups and downs [...]
Mr. Sandman Bring Me A Win
Well, the pendulum swing to the side of the Montreal Canadiens lasted for exactly one game. The Flyers came out pissed off, mostly at themselves, and played a near perfect road game. The Flyers limited the Habs to just 17 shots-just ONE in the second period-as Michael Leighton recorded his third shutout of the series. [...]
Now We Got A Series…
A Funny thing happened to the Flyers on the way to a sweep….They forgot that Destiny is a fickle gal, who will bail on a team at the first sign of disrespect.
Chemistry Test Coming For The Flyers
Yes, the Flyers world is abuzz with the stellar performance of Michael Leighton and the back to back shutouts over the Montreal Canadiens. Yes, The team has built a 2-0 lead. Yes, I have been imploring all my friends to worry about nothing but the next shift, next period, next game. However, coming soon, the [...]
SHalaked
Apparently fed up with having to chase a series, the Philadelphia Flyers decided to grab the Eastern Conference Finals by the throat in game one.
Broad Street Bounce Back Complete
The Philadelphia Flyers completed one of the most stunning comebacks in the history of North American professional sports by defeating the Boston Bruins 4-3 in game seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Flyers erased a 3-0 series deficit to earn a game seven, then shot themselves in the foot for the first fifteen minutes [...]
A Commercial Will Be Made
The NHL’s much parodied “History Will Be Made” series of commercials will undoubtedly be adding another to their number based on the events of tonight’s game seven between the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins at TD Garden in Boston.
The Leight Show
Michael Leighton. Discarded by the worst team in the NHL in December is being asked to save the Philadelphia Flyers season. Again.
Dropping Like Flies, Soaring Like Eagles
Often a team’s playoff run can be derailed when a key player gets hurt. It’s probably the most often stated rationale when a city’s collective puck loving heart is broken on the back of a spring evening. Being a fan of the Philadelphia Flyers, I know the script well, having seen great post season runs [...]
Philadelphia Media Unfair to Richards
As a long time Philadelphia Flyers fan, it has become agonizing to read the “coverage” provided by the Philadelphia Inquirer. I am of course, referring to Sam Carchidi, the paper’s beat writer for the team. Mr. Carchidi allegedly had an altercation with Flyers team captain Mike Richards following a 5-3 loss against the Washington Capitals [...]
Is It Too Late….
In their season preview, The Hockey News picked the Philadelphia Flyers to win Lord Stanley’s battered old mug. The Flyers looked good on paper, adding former Norris and Hart winner Chris Pronger, dynamite grit in Ian Laperriere and talented if erratic goalie Ray Emery. This is where we add that the game isn’t played on [...]
Cancer Surgery?
Do the Philadelphia Flyers have a malignant tumor? Is there an issue between two key players involving off ice actions? What ever it is, something’s rotten on Broad Street.
Rock Bottom For Flyers?
The good news: Martin Brodeur didn’t break the NHL shutout record against the Flyers. The bad news? Pretty mush everything else that happened Saturday Night.
Flyers Win, Emery Out For 6 Weeks, Witt defeats GMC Yukon
Just a quick hit, as I got home very late from the game: -Big props to Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt, who was hit by a GMC Yukon in Center City Philadelphia as he went to get a cup of coffee. Onlookers were impressed with Witt’s toughness, but upset when he got away with a blatant [...]
Time To Bury The Bullies? And How About Lecavalier?
Time to put the Bullies image to rest and bid adieu to Dan Carcillo, plus could Vinny Lecavalier fit as a Flyer?
