Flyers' grousing is getting old (phillyBurbs.com) | Mike Sielski

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Stop Crying Philadelphia
Published 4/30/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... 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. more

News You Can Use Late in the Day
Published 4/30/2008 by kanadienkyle at IllegalCurve.com
... with a theory as to why overtimes aren't lasting very long. 4. A preview of Group A from the World Hockey Championships. 5. The weekly Junior Report. 6. An in-depth look at the draft eligible Michael Del Zotto. 7. Ian Winwood of the Guardian blogs on the disparate paths of the Red Wings and Avs. 8. Tony Gallagher calls this year's playoffs "the best in years". 9. Mike Sielski tells Flyers fans to stop whining. 10. Check out this video from the ...

Reasons to Believe: Updated
Published 5/2/2008 by Topham at Lions in Winter: Montreal Canadiens (Habs) News and Commentary
... will be temporarily eased. Second, it will turn the mentality into more of a siege mentality – where the coaches and team will add the desire to proving people wrong to their motivations. 8) The desire to prove people wrong Worked well in those recent playoff upsets. Worked well following pre-season write-offs. Worked well when the ability to win the East was questioned. 9) Philly's victim currency has run out People (even in Philadelphia) have had enough of the Flyers pathetic conspiracy ...