Danny Briere announces his retirement; to be honored by Flyers vs. Buffalo, Oct. 27

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

^ Probably a ceremonial puck drop/faceoff, something similar to Peter Forsberg last season.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Great team to do it against too.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Nice that they acted on that so fast.

He had some great years in Philly.

 

[sobrien]

I didn't realize until the announcement that he was short of the 700 pt mark, and that he played most of his games with the Flyers I'm sure if he was healthy for a couple of those seasons, he would have been pushing 800 pts or so.

His shot was lethal from the circle, nearly unstoppable, it was incredible. I absolutely loathed his defensive game (or lack thereof) but a lot of younger players like Leier, NAK, Laughton, and Cousins can learn some things from Briere's offensive tendencies around the net.

 

[Rebels57]

[Not PC]Never liked the guy, wanted him traded ever since he came to the Flyers[/Not PC].

You're so cool, bro.

 

[Striiker]

I wouldn't be surprised to see him get some kind of job with the Flyers at some point, maybe something like player development where he could help other smaller players like he did Giroux.

I don't think he'll have any kind of coaching job though, the whole point in him retiring was so he could stay in the area with his kids, he's not going to want a job where he has to to travel as much as he would if he were still a player.

 

[Curufinwe]

Yeah, if he goes into coaching it'll probably be a few years from now when his kids are out of the house. His youngest boy was born in 2001. His oldest in already on elite prospects.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=335813

 

[sobrien]

I wouldn't be surprised to see him get some kind of job with the Flyers at some point, maybe something like player development where he could help other smaller players like he did Giroux.

I don't think he'll have any kind of coaching job though, the whole point in him retiring was so he could stay in the area with his kids, he's not going to want a job where he has to to travel as much as he would if he were still a player.

Absolutely, something similar to what he was already doing while he was playing, like taking the young NHLers under his wing. He can stay local, take a couple CHL trips a year, be visible at rookie and training camp, and become a lifeline for our draft picks through text/phone/email or in person if they make the team. Most of that can take place without leaving the Delaware Valley, like what Lappy did prior to the Asst coaching gig

 

[Hiesenberg]

He just said he will talk to Holmgren in a few days to discuss options.

Probably be a local "assistant coach" "scout"

Somewhere he won't travel much.

 

[JVR21]

Gotta love Danny. Class act through and through.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

He just said he will talk to Holmgren in a few days to discuss options.

Probably be a local "assistant coach" "scout"

Somewhere he won't travel much.

I'd love to have him coach our younger players, in the sense of being a developmental coach, especially in terms of offense for some of our smaller players.

 

[Curufinwe]

I'd love to have him coach our younger players, in the sense of being a developmental coach, especially in terms of offense for some of our smaller players.

He did well "developing" Giroux.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHKX48PLxQ8

 

[Curufinwe]

 

[MikeyB99]

Crap, I missed the presser. Is there a full version online somewhere? I've only seen like two 40 second clips on CSNPhilly.

 

[Sniped]

Haha, one of Danny's sons is in a Buy/sell/trade Facebook group for Air Jordans that I'm a part of.

Pretty sure its the kid with the Nike shirt.

 

[Hockeypete49]

Crap, I missed the presser. Is there a full version online somewhere? I've only seen like two 40 second clips on CSNPhilly.

It went well and I am happy for him and his kids. Goes without saying that South Jersey is a great place to live. But dam taxes make it tough. Thanks Camden

 

[Striiker]

Crap, I missed the presser. Is there a full version online somewhere? I've only seen like two 40 second clips on CSNPhilly.

https://www.periscope.tv/w/aKNAMzIyNTY5fDY0MTM2MzgwU8lW_zUjYXmClGLpwmVldeNEbipNcfjNCDbKs22KEQU=

 

[Embiid]

Briere was a successful acquisition all in all.....dude produced when it counted until his last couple of years. He was always clutch in the playoffs and in 2010 him and Leino were phenomenal right through the finals. In many ways he didn't have the most ideal situation here ...Leino was basically the only complementary linemate he got to work his magic with. He had to do his time as a winger (vs center) and never really complained. As Meltzer noted he was a good leader and team spokesperson off the ice as well. Thought at times he caught a bit too much flak from the fanbase. Too bad Holmgren squandered his cap relief and buyout by signing Vinny....

 

[Laveuglette]

After hearing this news and watching some old highlights, the difference between the 2010 playoffs team and last years team is night and day... so much more exciting to watch than the boring ass Berube hockey. Also amazing, but not surprising, how much of a difference having competent defenseman makes when it comes to offense.

Besides goaltending, we had the best team in the league that year imo.

Having Hartnell, Brière, Leino (he was good back then), a young Claude Giroux breaking out, Richards, Carter, Gagné... with a solid bottom 6 of Asham, Betts, Powe, Lapperiere, etc. And on D we had a top 4 of Pronger, Timonen, who were both elite, Coburn and Carle. We can say whatever we want about Holmgren, he assembled a heck of a team that year... I still get nightmares of that stupid Kane goal. I wonder how things would have turned out if razor wasn't injured.

 

[Rebels57]

Besides goaltending, we had the best team in the league that year imo.

Having Hartnell, Brière, Leino (he was good back then), a young Claude Giroux breaking out, Richards, Carter, Gagné... with a solid bottom 6 of Asham, Betts, Powe, Lapperiere, etc. And on D we had a top 4 of Pronger, Timonen, who were both elite, Coburn and Carle. We can say whatever we want about Holmgren, he assembled a heck of a team that year... I still get nightmares of that stupid Kane goal. I wonder how things would have turned out if razor wasn't injured.

That team was Championship calibre everywhere but in-between the pipes. Homer deserves a ton of credit for his work between 2007-2011.

We had two AHL goalies, both of whom sustained injuries during the playoffs, and still got within 2 wins of hoisting the Cup.

Lest we not forget our 5th, 6th, and 7th defensemen Parent, Krajicek and Bartulis.

One complaint I had of Holmgren was not adding a reliable veteran defensemen at the trade deadline, but then again the team wasn't in a playoff spot at that point.

Having our 2nd line provide more than 3 goals in 6 playoff games would have been nice.

I believe the lines were..

Hartnell-Briere-Leino
Gagne-Richards-Carter
JVR-Giroux-Asham
Lappy-Betts-Carcillo/Powe

Pronger-Carle
Timonen-Coburn
****-****

 

[Bernie Parent 1974]

they should have waited until the playoffs to honor him.

& changed the ceremony to:

"anny Briere retirement ceremony" .... because there's no D

 

[Beef Invictus]

they should have waited until the playoffs to honor him.

& changed the ceremony to:

"anny Briere retirement ceremony" .... because there's no D

Still angry your boy Bryz sucked turds? Still blame Briere for Bryz's disastrous failures?

 

[Striiker]

Still angry your boy Bryz sucked turds? Still blame Briere for Bryz's disastrous failures?

To be fair, Bryzgalovs 5-hole was roughly the same size as Briere so there must have been some sort of connection there...

 

[PALE PWNR]

Besides goaltending, we had the best team in the league that year imo.

Having Hartnell, Brière, Leino (he was good back then), a young Claude Giroux breaking out, Richards, Carter, Gagné... with a solid bottom 6 of Asham, Betts, Powe, Lapperiere, etc. And on D we had a top 4 of Pronger, Timonen, who were both elite, Coburn and Carle. We can say whatever we want about Holmgren, he assembled a heck of a team that year... I still get nightmares of that stupid Kane goal. I wonder how things would have turned out if razor wasn't injured.

Goaltending would have been much better had Emery's hip not fallen off and died halfway through the season.

 

[cheesesteakarmor]

That team was Championship calibre everywhere but in-between the pipes. Homer deserves a ton of credit for his work between 2007-2011.

We had two AHL goalies, both of whom sustained injuries during the playoffs, and still got within 2 wins of hoisting the Cup.

Lest we not forget our 5th, 6th, and 7th defensemen Parent, Krajicek and Bartulis.

One complaint I had of Holmgren was not adding a reliable veteran defensemen at the trade deadline, but then again the team wasn't in a playoff spot at that point.

Having our 2nd line provide more than 3 goals in 6 playoff games would have been nice.

I believe the lines were..

Hartnell-Briere-Leino
Gagne-Richards-Carter
JVR-Giroux-Asham
Lappy-Betts-Carcillo/Powe

Pronger-Carle
Timonen-Coburn
****-****

To be fair, wasn't it the case that Parent had some crazy spinal injury or something, and we didn't know about it until after the playoffs?