Flyers could be Dangerous!!
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by Difranflyer
First off, I would like to say this is my first posting on Armchairgm, so hopefuly I can produce with this unlike Pat Burrell does with runners in scoring position. Now that notwithstanding, I know that we are right in the middle of baseball season with the 2nd half now underway and the push for the playoffs heat up. With NFL training camp starting in a little over 2 weeks, I don't want to skate too far away from those two hotbeds.
But if I may just for this article move off the green grass and into the rink for a moment please? Great, I'd knew you would like that idea. I am a huge NHL and Philadelphia Flyers fan and to see this team go from the worst in the NHL to possibly one of the top 3 teams in the Eastern Conf. is simply mesmorizing to me. They have absolutely have made the biggest splash in the offseason in the league in maybe 5 years. Now everyone who reads my articles will soon realize that I am harsh and realistic about my Philly teams! The Flyers were downright horrible last year, the worst since their start in 1967. As a fan, it was horrific to sit and watch every pitiful game they lost, which was to many that I want to look back on.
They have completly revamped their team, with speed, experience, and most of all leadership. For the first time in probably 10 years, this team now has three significant lines that can be dangerous. The signing of Briere was of course the most important, this guy is simply amazing, enough said. Then they sign Hartnell and Timmonen from Nashville, then go and get Lupol and Smyth from Edmonton. They finally kick Joni Pitkanen to the street which had to be done a long time ago!
This team who also don't forget has Scottie Upshall from last years Forsberg trade. The Flyers are now and once again a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference, their scary good on both ends of the ice, and it could be a great year for Flyer fans. Extreme props to the new GM Paul Holmgren, he's no cheerleader, but he sure as heck is a major step up from the old ball of enthusiasm Bobby Clarke!
Enjoy Flyers fans, only about 2 months until training camp! Thanks for reading my first posting, many more to come about Fantasy Football, and the dumbells themselves, the Philadelphia Phillies!
Chris
