Mike Richards has the spotlight. I look elsewhere. Wayne Simmonds. Superman. The player we loved, still do and, while I do that trade 100 out of 100 times, few wanted to see leave. I was of the opinion, one shared by others, that Wayne Simmonds did not get a fair shake last season. Murray matched him against the opponent's toughest lines, Wayne embraced his defensive role and naturally … [Read more...]
LAVIOLETTE & BRIERE WERE STUNNED BY THE TRADES
June 24, 2011 By
An imperfect but valuable indication of how a player was received from the place he was traded is the reaction of his teammates and/or coaches. Kind and professional statements say one thing. Clichés and luke warm comments say another. Shock says the most. From Philly.com: Flyers coach Peter Laviolette had mixed emotions after one of the most stunning days in the franchise's … [Read more...]
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