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Stop Crying Philadelphia
by Paul on 04/30/08 at 08:57 AM ET
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from Mike Sielski of phillyBurbs,
The Flyers want all the benefits of treading on the dark side of their sport but none of the costs. When a franchise declares its new motto to be “Vengeance Now” and constructs a season-long marketing campaign around it, it isn’t being subtle in its aims and intentions. Here’s a thought: Maybe Montreal got eight power plays in Game 3 in part because Steve Downie — an energetic if undisciplined young player — took three minor penalties.
Long ago, this franchise took on a woe-is-us tone set by its owner, and the grousing has grown tiresome. Too many times over the years, Ed Snider has been graceless in defeat, letting his anger over Flyers losses drive him to ridiculous rants.
So it’s hardly stunning when his employees echo him. From their broadcasters to their backup goaltenders, the Flyers are forever crying foul over officiating, forever playing the victim, forever pointing the finger everywhere but where it often belongs.
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