Comments for Phila.Bright http://philabright.com Mistreating concussions since 1983 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:47:42 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Upshall struggling to sign in Phoenix by Sunny http://philabright.com/2009/07/12/upshall-struggling-to-sign-in-phoenix/#comment-475 Sunny Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:47:42 +0000 http://philabright.com/?p=1220#comment-475 *sigh* it's true... *sigh* it’s true…

]]> Comment on Kaspar’s ghost still haunting the Flyers’ rumor mill by Rev Bully http://philabright.com/2009/07/13/kaspars-ghost-still-haunting-the-flyers-rumor-mill/#comment-474 Rev Bully Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:44:41 +0000 http://philabright.com/?p=1225#comment-474 Nice work, good to see someone corner Luce and ask the question. Nice work, good to see someone corner Luce and ask the question.

]]> Comment on Upshall struggling to sign in Phoenix by Rich DeMatteo http://philabright.com/2009/07/12/upshall-struggling-to-sign-in-phoenix/#comment-473 Rich DeMatteo Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:40:47 +0000 http://philabright.com/?p=1220#comment-473 It's because he's adorable It’s because he’s adorable

]]> Comment on Upshall struggling to sign in Phoenix by Ronnybrook http://philabright.com/2009/07/12/upshall-struggling-to-sign-in-phoenix/#comment-472 Ronnybrook Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:03:07 +0000 http://philabright.com/?p=1220#comment-472 Upshall was drafted SIXTH overall in 2002. SIXTH. And he has never put up more than 15 goals. Whenever you point out that inconvenient truth to his legions of zombies in the Philadelphia area, they wave it off and talk about how popular he was, how he skated like the wind, and played with energy. All things that, conveniently, don't show up on a score sheet. Guess what folks, Scottie Upshall is a big, fat BUST by every measurable metric available. He's half as productive as Joffrey Lupul (who was drafted exactly one slot behind Upshall in 2002), but wants money comparable to what Lupul received, despite the fact that Lupul is considered grossly overpaid for his production at $4.25 million. As grotesque as Carcillo may be to the fan base, he's actually GOOD at what he does (agitating and fighting), and was a player coveted by the Flyers. Why the fan base gets all dewey-eyed over a player who has yet to play up to the expectation of a SIXTH overall draft choice is beyond me. Is it because he's cute? Upshall was drafted SIXTH overall in 2002. SIXTH. And he has never put up more than 15 goals.

Whenever you point out that inconvenient truth to his legions of zombies in the Philadelphia area, they wave it off and talk about how popular he was, how he skated like the wind, and played with energy. All things that, conveniently, don’t show up on a score sheet.

Guess what folks, Scottie Upshall is a big, fat BUST by every measurable metric available. He’s half as productive as Joffrey Lupul (who was drafted exactly one slot behind Upshall in 2002), but wants money comparable to what Lupul received, despite the fact that Lupul is considered grossly overpaid for his production at $4.25 million.

As grotesque as Carcillo may be to the fan base, he’s actually GOOD at what he does (agitating and fighting), and was a player coveted by the Flyers.

Why the fan base gets all dewey-eyed over a player who has yet to play up to the expectation of a SIXTH overall draft choice is beyond me. Is it because he’s cute?

]]> Comment on Flyers add depth with 6′6 Mormina by Jennifer http://philabright.com/2009/07/09/flyers-add-depth-with-66-mormina/#comment-470 Jennifer Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:23:02 +0000 http://philabright.com/?p=1194#comment-470 Joey played for us in Albany. He's an skilled defenseman. He didn't drop the gloves unnecessarily while in Albany, but he's not afraid to have a go if the situation calls for it. He's going to be an asset to the Phantoms if not the Flyers. Joey played for us in Albany. He’s an skilled defenseman. He didn’t drop the gloves unnecessarily while in Albany, but he’s not afraid to have a go if the situation calls for it. He’s going to be an asset to the Phantoms if not the Flyers.

]]> Comment on Official: Tampa inks Niittymaki by Tampa Bay Lightning Sign A Southeast Division Specialist « Ronnybrook http://philabright.com/2009/07/10/official-tampa-inks-niittymaki/#comment-468 Tampa Bay Lightning Sign A Southeast Division Specialist « Ronnybrook Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:08:37 +0000 http://philabright.com/?p=1206#comment-468 [...] of the deal have not been disclosed. are reported to be one-year, $600,000 (hat tip to PhilaBrite [...] [...] of the deal have not been disclosed. are reported to be one-year, $600,000 (hat tip to PhilaBrite [...]

]]> Comment on Forget the KHL: Tampa now targetting Niittymaki by Tampa Bay Lightning Sign A Southeast Division Specialist « Ronnybrook http://philabright.com/2009/07/09/tampa-targetting-niittymaki/#comment-467 Tampa Bay Lightning Sign A Southeast Division Specialist « Ronnybrook Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:58:32 +0000 http://philabright.com/?p=1189#comment-467 [...] of the deal have not been disclosed. are reported to be one-year, $600,000 (hat tip to PhilaBrite [...] [...] of the deal have not been disclosed. are reported to be one-year, $600,000 (hat tip to PhilaBrite [...]

]]> Comment on Forget the KHL: Tampa now targetting Niittymaki by Official: Tampa inks Niittymaki « Phila.Bright http://philabright.com/2009/07/09/tampa-targetting-niittymaki/#comment-466 Official: Tampa inks Niittymaki « Phila.Bright Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:32:52 +0000 http://philabright.com/?p=1189#comment-466 [...] For more on the Niittymaki situation click here [...] [...] For more on the Niittymaki situation click here [...]

]]> Comment on Flyers add depth with 6′6 Mormina by Ryan Bright http://philabright.com/2009/07/09/flyers-add-depth-with-66-mormina/#comment-465 Ryan Bright Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:40:23 +0000 http://philabright.com/?p=1194#comment-465 Very suitable replacement for Nate Guenin, who coincidentally went to the WBS Penguins Very suitable replacement for Nate Guenin, who coincidentally went to the WBS Penguins

]]> Comment on Flyers add depth with 6′6 Mormina by mark cannon http://philabright.com/2009/07/09/flyers-add-depth-with-66-mormina/#comment-464 mark cannon Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:37:57 +0000 http://philabright.com/?p=1194#comment-464 he finish 2nd overall in plus minus last year, should be a good addition he finish 2nd overall in plus minus last year, should be a good addition

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