That Aud Smell Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 this is good reading right here - nothing really substantive - but i'm not above guilty, gossipy pleasures when it comes to the one nhl franchise that i actually despise: http://deadspin.com/5428943/rough-season-for-the-flyers-naturally-leads-to-cuckolding-rumors for those who can't follow the link: Rough Season For The Flyers Naturally Leads To Cuckolding Rumors A season that many thought would be a promising turning point for the Philadelphia Flyers has devolved into a chaotic nightmare of failed playoff dreams. So obviously someone must be banging a teammate's wife, right? Right around the time that the Flyers were drubbed by division rival Pittsburgh this week, the blog "The Philly Four" addressed the rumor that dissension had split the Philly locker room in half. The alleged cause of the partisan bickering? Centerman Jeff Carter is boning the wife of teammate Scott Hartnell. Ouch. A source close to the Flyers (who is not the editor of this website) tell us that the affair rumor is untrue, although there is a history of these sorts of stories being bandied about. Urban legend has it that Philly's own Rod Brind'Amour was traded to Carolina after Eric Lindros slept with his woman. Ted Nolan was allegedly fired from his coaching duties in Buffalo because he slipped one past the goalie's wife. Brendan Shanahan's current spouse is the ex-spouse of his former St. Louis Blues teammate Craig Janney. (That one is true, actually.) Basically, anytime two guys on a hockey team don't get along, every one just automatically assumes that someone slipped into someone else's penalty box It's (almost) always nonsense, but it does make for good barroom talk. However, the Flyers are in a tailspin and the rumors of locker room strife appear to be valid. The team has lost 11 of their last 14 games, already fired one head coach, and the playoff teams are slowly starting to drift out of view. The team has been dogged for months about their lack of discipline both on and (especially) off the ice. Their GM called them out on their love of the nightlife during the offseason and their new coach called them out on it yesterday! (The gang even crashed a frat's date party last year, for Hextall's sake.) Old Man Chris Pronger was brought in to add a little gravitas and leadership for the younger players and all anyone can talk about is him butting heads with the team's much younger captain, Mike Richards. It's like the first half of a really bad sports movie, except I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for an inspiring turnaround or a romantic comedy to develop. There's also the distinct possibility that GM Paul Holmgren has built a team full of guys who simply don't like each other. A man doesn't have to screw your wife for you to think that he's a total prick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blugold43 Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 that is sweet, sweet music... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 However, the Flyers are in a tailspin and the rumors of locker room strife appear to be valid. The team has lost 11 of their last 14 games, already fired one head coach, and the playoff teams are slowly starting to drift out of view. The team has been dogged for months about their lack of discipline both on and (especially) off the ice. Their GM called them out on their love of the nightlife during the offseason and their new coach called them out on it yesterday! (The gang even crashed a frat's date party last year, for Hextall's sake.) Old Man Chris Pronger was brought in to add a little gravitas and leadership for the younger players and all anyone can talk about is him butting heads with the team's much younger captain, Mike Richards. It's like the first half of a really bad sports movie, except I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for an inspiring turnaround or a romantic comedy to develop. There's also the distinct possibility that GM Paul Holmgren has built a team full of guys who simply don't like each other. A man doesn't have to screw your wife for you to think that he's a total prick. Disregard the names for a second, and that sounds a little too much like a certain team I know. Always sweet to see Philly having problems though, and I'm sure it'll be a very merry christmas for me should their woes continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I just hope that we don't have the same kind of circus coming to the Sabres locker room from this point on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Disregard the names for a second, and that sounds a little too much like a certain team I know. Always sweet to see Philly having problems though, and I'm sure it'll be a very merry christmas for me should their woes continue. Maybe it's time we induce similar problems in the Sens' locker room? How about a few coy words slipped to a few of the players on ice the next time we play 'em? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Maybe it's time we induce similar problems in the Sens' locker room? How about a few coy words slipped to a few of the players on ice the next time we play 'em? I believe Ray did that a few years back to Thornton and Tucker when they played Toronto, and they both tried to get at him in the Sabres locker room after the game. I think Tucker's married to Thornton's sister or vice versa. Either way, since we seemingly own the Leafs like the Sens own us, why not stir the pot a little? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Either way, since we seemingly own the Leafs like the Sens own us, why not stir the pot a little? :D Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Disregard the names for a second, and that sounds a little too much like a certain team I know. i thought about that as well. you might also see rivet as our f.o.'s version of signing pronger. but, i mean, whatever - if the boys are winning, then it's just them having a good time and blowing off steam ... if they're losing, then it's a problem. i will say this: if our top 6 don't start leading the charge on the stat sheet and miller returns from outer space (i.e., comes down closer to earth), it won't be long before there's talk about how baby pominville bears a striking resemblance to paul gaustad. :bag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Flyers just lost again, in regulation to the Rags. Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I believe Ray did that a few years back to Thorntonand Tucker when they played Toronto, and they both tried to get at him in the Sabres locker room after the game. I think Tucker's married to Thornton's sister or vice versa. Either way, since we seemingly own the Leafs like the Sens own us, why not stir the pot a little? :D Shayne Corson, not Thornton. Tucker is married to Corson's sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 Shayne Corson, not Thornton. Tucker is married to Corson's sister. You're absolutely right, got the names messed up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 I'm thinking that Carter is going to someone on the trade deadline... He'll probably end up a Ranger... Somehow they manage to get these guys , cap or no cap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADMOFO518 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 I'm thinking that Carter is going to someone on the trade deadline... He'll probably end up a Ranger... Somehow they manage to get these guys , cap or no cap... i know and it i absolutely sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR HOLLIDAY Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'm thinking that Carter is going to someone on the trade deadline... He'll probably end up a Ranger... Somehow they manage to get these guys , cap or no cap... And they do nothing with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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