Flyers' History: Nostalgia Thread

[baudib1]

I think the 86-87 team, and to a lesser extent, the 88-89 team (which was mediocre at best but went to Game 6 of the Wales Conference Finals) spoiled me. The Flyers had been a team (to that point) with a history of overachieving and beating more talented teams with heart and grit.

I'd give up a lot to have the Poulin-Propp-Howe-McCrimmon PK back.

During the Lindros era I felt that they were consistently outcoached by Detroit and New Jersey and never once beat a team with superior talent.

 

[Chuck Downie]

I think the 86-87 team, and to a lesser extent, the 88-89 team (which was mediocre at best but went to Game 6 of the Wales Conference Finals) spoiled me. The Flyers had been a team (to that point) with a history of overachieving and beating more talented teams with heart and grit.

I'd give up a lot to have the Poulin-Propp-Howe-McCrimmon PK back.

During the Lindros era I felt that they were consistently outcoached by Detroit and New Jersey and never once beat a team with superior talent.

Hextall / Laforest goaltending duo was my favourite.

 

[hatcher]

That 89 team had f***in guts boy something these little punks dont have in philly now.

 

[Ruck Over]

To me the Lindros years were the most exiting ones to watch but at the same time they were the worst years because we didn´t get our hands on the Cup. Even the Caps have finally made it with Ovechkin but of course we failed. Instead of having an era like the Pens with Lemieux / Jagr or Crosby all we managed is losing big time to NJ and Florida (!)
That didn´t taste bitter enough? How about being swept by Detroit then. The Avalanche winning a cup with the players of the Lindros trade didn´t make it feel any better.
I have the impression it has kind of cursed the organization since then.

I wouldn´t compare G to the dominance and overall impact of Lindros, but it seems as if another great Flyer won´t ever lift the Cup here.

Happy thoughts. Go have some hot coco, put a bit of whiskey in it.

 

[magnumpi]

I think the 86-87 team, and to a lesser extent, the 88-89 team (which was mediocre at best but went to Game 6 of the Wales Conference Finals) spoiled me. The Flyers had been a team (to that point) with a history of overachieving and beating more talented teams with heart and grit.

I'd give up a lot to have the Poulin-Propp-Howe-McCrimmon PK back.

During the Lindros era I felt that they were consistently outcoached by Detroit and New Jersey and never once beat a team with superior talent.

1997 - they were heading into a buzzsaw.
Detroit was on a mission that season after years of not meeting expectations and terrible playoff defeats. I believe the turning point for them was a regular season game against Colorado. Their was a huge brawl involving Darren Mccarty beating Claude Lemiuex's ass. I think that game changed their mentality. By the time the SCF rolled around they were a machine.

 

[Ruck Over]

1997 - they were heading into a buzzsaw.
Detroit was on a mission that season after years of not meeting expectations and terrible playoff defeats. I believe the turning point for them was a regular season game against Colorado. Their was a huge brawl involving Darren Mccarty beating Claude Lemiuex's ass. I think that game changed their mentality. By the time the SCF rolled around they were a machine.

I agree, the rules being different now, no two-line passes allowed, really just changed the dynamic. They effectively played keep away and moved in a manner with crisp passes that they weren't stationary objects for the Flyers to abuse dump'n'chase style. The Flyers could never line them up with decent straight-line speed, because Detroit just passed the puck too quickly, had structured zone coverage that's wasn't necessarily, "trappy".

 

[Jtown]

not many goalie/enforcers to play the game.

 

[Jtown]

@hatcher @Captain Dave Poulin

you guys are going to need a new pair of pants after this

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

@hatcher @Captain Dave Poulin

you guys are going to need a new pair of pants after this

I could knit a new pair of jorts myself in the time it is going to take this ****ing backwoods internet to load that lol

EDIT: That is a great ****ing video, I can tell already.

 

[hatcher]

@hatcher @Captain Dave Poulin

you guys are going to need a new pair of pants after this

@hatcher @Captain Dave Poulin

you guys are going to need a new pair of pants after this

What a great video. That was a f***in team man.

 

[BillDineen]

Dave Poulin's SH goal with the Flyers down 2 men in the Wales Conference Final from 1985. This goal put away Quebec and we went to the Stanley Cup Final. Hak would have benched Poulin for being aggressive on a penalty kill.

Those were the playoffs when the Flyers became my team as a kid. Great choice!

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Lindsay Carson, that was another guy I liked a ****load.

 

[hatcher]

Lindsay Carson, that was another guy I liked a ****load.

We need alot of Tocchet and Derick smith and Lindsey Carson types right now that never quit and can forecheck you to death.

 

[Doodootheclown]

I could knit a new pair of jorts myself in the time it is going to take this ****ing backwoods internet to load that lol

EDIT: That is a great ****ing video, I can tell already.

What are you using for a router? A potato?

 

[Tripod]

This thread makes me sad

 

[bauer]

Those Lavy teams were the comeback kings! They could come back from any deficit.

that's because Lavy is one of the best coaches there is when it comes to motivating players. he would tear a strip off the team if they were losing. he was always great for getting them going.

whereas our current coach is like a zombie. zero emotion.

 

[Icedog2735]

Those late 80s teams were always my favorite!!! Watching these videos I forgot how much I loved the 80s/90s Flyers jerseys; definitely hope they make a return some day ... perhaps as a template for the Stadium Series game.

This is one of the biggest goals of late. Had tickets to the game but had to sell them because of a change in my work schedule. I long for the excitement I had for that team. Hope it will return soon!

 

[Hurricane28]

This thread seems like one large therapy session in these trying times lol

 

[Embiid]

I agree, the rules being different now, no two-line passes allowed, really just changed the dynamic. They effectively played keep away and moved in a manner with crisp passes that they weren't stationary objects for the Flyers to abuse dump'n'chase style. The Flyers could never line them up with decent straight-line speed, because Detroit just passed the puck too quickly, had structured zone coverage that's wasn't necessarily, "trappy".

The left wing lock......it immobilized the Flyers. I remember reading Lindros' lips one play in that series where as he changed shifts he frustratingly said to Leclair on the bench..."I can't get any space out there." And this from a dude who could make his own space more often than not....

 

[Embiid]

We need alot of Tocchet and Derick smith and Lindsey Carson types right now that never quit and can forecheck you to death.

Even Dave Brown was pretty hard on the forecheck....of course his fists were his main attribute....

 

[hatcher]

Even Dave Brown was pretty hard on the forecheck....of course his fists were his main attribute....

Ya yes he was. Did his job just fine. What a wonderful team to cheer for. Makes you hate this shit today. Lol

 

[Philly Fanatik]

We need alot of Tocchet and Derick smith and Lindsey Carson types right now that never quit and can forecheck you to death.

Peter Zezel too!

 

[BigToe]

Seems like I got into hockey at the wrong time.

 

[Lotusflower]

Those late 80s teams were always my favorite!!! Watching these videos I forgot how much I loved the 80s/90s Flyers jerseys; definitely hope they make a return some day ... perhaps as a template for the Stadium Series game.

This is one of the biggest goals of late. Had tickets to the game but had to sell them because of a change in my work schedule. I long for the excitement I had for that team. Hope it will return soon!

How can you listen to this and think Jim Jackson is good at his job in any way???

 

[Embiid]

What a great video. That was a ****in team man.

Kerr was my favorite player...went to Tim Kerr camp in HS and was awestruck the whole time learning from him. He taught me my wrist shot which my friends used to refer to me as the master blaster..lol. Kerr took so much abuse in the front of the net...hence his shoulder injuries. Still the dude was a machine in front on the PP especially. Leclair of course was the closest player to Kerr and was great in his own right. We need gritty players like those two again...not just a mascot named gritty...