According to an ESPN.com survey of 141 current players, we Flyers fans are the most intimidating in the league. 24% of the players asked said that the Philadelphia Flyers have the most intimidating fans in the league.
I would have figured this as a no-brainer during the Broad Street Bullies days. Now, when it's all suits in luxury boxes and empty seats in the lower level, I'm not so sure.
The strangest answer on the question has to be that Columbus received 1% of the vote. Seriously -- Columbus? Who's afraid to play there?
Other questions asked include best natural scorer, best coach, toughest player, and dirtiest player.
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Friday, January 26, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
West beats East, 12-9
The 55th NHL All-Star Game took place in Dallas last night with the Western Conference topping the East 12-9. Buffalo Sabres forward Daniel Briere was named the game's MVP after recording a goal and four assists. Columbus' Rick Nash and Minnesota's Brian Rolston paced the West with two goals apiece.
The game may best be remembered not for what happened on the ice, but rather for conversations among the broadcasters. Miked for sound were New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur and Dallas Stars goaltender Marty Turco. They were both scheduled to have a running commentary with the broadcasters in booth -- until Brodeur's mike was destroyed by a Rolston slapshot.
Turco carried on brilliantly, though, and really seemed to enjoy what he was doing. The banter between Turco and the booth was genuine, witty, and, thankfully, not forced in any way. The funniest part was when Turco was talking to the booth only to have to make a save in the middle of a sentence -- and then kept going without missing a beat.
It was a gimmick to be sure, but one that worked fantastically.
The game may best be remembered not for what happened on the ice, but rather for conversations among the broadcasters. Miked for sound were New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur and Dallas Stars goaltender Marty Turco. They were both scheduled to have a running commentary with the broadcasters in booth -- until Brodeur's mike was destroyed by a Rolston slapshot.
Turco carried on brilliantly, though, and really seemed to enjoy what he was doing. The banter between Turco and the booth was genuine, witty, and, thankfully, not forced in any way. The funniest part was when Turco was talking to the booth only to have to make a save in the middle of a sentence -- and then kept going without missing a beat.
It was a gimmick to be sure, but one that worked fantastically.
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