Posts About "Bobby Clarke"
The 8 Best Defensive Forwards in Hockey History
January 20th, 2019 To many, high scoring, firewagon hockey carries the highest degree of entertainment. While others, this author included, prefer the bite-your-nails-to-the-knuckle closeness of a hard-fought, tactically masterful, defensive battle. Though many may not realize it while clamoring for larger nets, the elimination of the offside...
Broad Street Bullies: More Than Goons, Fists & Enforcers
October 15th, 2018 During the 1970s, only the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins had more victories than the Philadelphia Flyers' 424. During that decade, the Flyers won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975, went to two more Finals, and missed the playoffs once. Furthermore, they registered 100 or more points in five consecutive seasons between...
Eric Lindros: A Player Who Changed Hockey Both On and Off The Ice
September 29th, 2017 This article was originally published in November, 2012. Say what you will about Eric Lindros, but the former Flyers captain changed hockey both with his on-ice presence as well as his off-ice headlines. On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the 39-year-old native from London, Ontario will be inducted into the...
History of Panthers Coaches and GMs
February 20th, 2017 There has been plenty of discussion over the last few months about the Florida Panthers’ coaching and front office situation since the team fired bench boss Gerard Gallant and replaced him with general manager Tom Rowe. Gallant was the winningest head coach in Panthers’ history and a finalist for the Jack Adams Award last season...
The Philadelphia Flyers Franchise Four
October 27th, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL squads. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. Since entering the NHL in 1967, the Philadelphia Flyers have won...
The Sincerest Flattery: When Hockey Imitates Art
January 6th, 2015 Fundamentally, hockey is a game of emotion. At high-speed, the exhilaration and anxiety in every hit, goal, or save may not be seen immediately. However, the thrill of the game is felt as Alec Martinez sends his gloves airborne following his Stanley Cup winning goal, and Henrik Lundqvist lies in anguish, face down on the ice. It is...