[Phils20]

Tonight is the night. Not a surprise to me that he is getting in. He was not a perfect goalie, but he led the Flyers to game 7 vs the mighty Oilers of the 80's, and he presence on the ice was a bit of a change for a goalie, from his fights to his goals.

Thank you Ron, for the great memories.

Sam Donnellon: FLYERY DISPOSITION | Philadelphia Daily News | 02/06/2008

[Lefty Noob]

Cool, good for him. How would you rate Hextall among the Flyers all-time best goalies, Phils?

[Phils20]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Cool, good for him. How would you rate Hextall among the Flyers all-time best goalies, Phils?

He might fall in at 3. I would have to call Parent better, and Pelle Lindberg sure seemed lke the real deal, before crashing his car. Sadly, his full potential was never realized.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Phils20

He might fall in at 3. I would have to call Parent better, and Pelle Lindberg sure seemed lke the real deal, before crashing his car. Sadly, his full potential was never realized.

Yeah, Parent first...and I knew Pelle would come up...he had a Vezina Trophy...though his stats don't look all that great cause he played in an era of high scoring...still he was only in there a total of 157 games before he smashed that Porsche of his, I am tempted to take Hextall over him.

[Phils20]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Yeah, Parent first...and I knew Pelle would come up...he had a Vezina Trophy...though his stats don't look all that great cause he played in an era of high scoring...still he was only in there a total of 157 games before he smashed that Porsche of his, I am tempted to take Hextall over him.

It's a hard choice. I was 18 when Pelle had the accidenet, and I know it was believed by us as fans that he had great things coming his way. Hextall and Lindberg could go either way, but I can see Hexy being on top since he got to see his potential.

I would love to see that postion find some stabilty with this team, that has been a big issue.

But we can debate that all day. I'm just glad to see Hextall get his due!

[blueandwhite]

do you have any numbers retired in Philly?

[Phils20]

Yes.

Off the top of my head there are

1-Bernie Parent

4-Barry Ashbee, a member of the Flyers that passed away from cancer. He is a big part of why the Flyers carnival, and similar ones, exist today to raise money for Cancer.

7-Bill Barber

16-Bobby Clarke

I think that is it.

If anyone has a better memory than me, let me know who I missed.

[blueandwhite]

I just checked on wikipedia (not that i doubted you at all, just curious) and it said, speaking of pelle:
the number 31 of goaltender Pelle Lindbergh (1981-86), was taken out of circulation after his death in November 1985 and is considered unofficially retired.

do you feel there should be more numbers retired, like say leach? schultz (haha)?

[Phils20]

Originally Posted by blueandwhite

I just checked on wikipedia (not that i doubted you at all, just curious) and it said, speaking of pelle:
the number 31 of goaltender Pelle Lindbergh (1981-86), was taken out of circulation after his death in November 1985 and is considered unofficially retired.

do you feel there should be more numbers retired, like say leach? schultz (haha)?

I would consider Leach, but that is about it. Until they win it all, or have a player who breaks some of the all time records, I think that is enough. Sometimes retiring numbers ends up being overdone. I think the ones we have are very solid ones.

No on Hextal as well, although Downie doesn't deserve to wear it!

And I'm glad no one wears the 31 of Lindberg. They used it in a commercial some years ago. I think it was Nike, when they had the crazy goaltenders, and it was not received well in Philly. They either pulled it, or re-shot it, I forget which one!

[blueandwhite]

Yeah, leafs just did the retirement of two numbers for two very tragic situations - other than that, they honour numbers, hang banners, but you can still wear them.
I like the specially chosen few. It makes it that much more special.
the habs are ridiculous with their retired numbers.

I'm glad they pulled the commercial - very touchy spot for Nike to press.

[Phils20]

I think it was just an oversight on Nikes part. They didn't use his name, and they did pull the spot quickly. Thankfully.

I noticed Montreal has a ton, when they the banners an such at the rink!! Too many in my opinion as well!

[Phils20]

Great stuff before the game tonite. They started with a video tribute, which had U2's "wild horses" song, and showed him making some great saves.

Then it switched over to AC/DC's "If ya want Blood", and it got even better!!! Just a few puches and hard hits! Maybe even a two hander thrown in for good measure!

They are going to do some more between the 1rst and 2nd!! I'll report back in for that one!