Flyers Criticism

Since the firing of Lavy, the Flyers have faced heavy criticism from the "fans" of this city and various media sources.

Starting with the sports media, that seems to swarm to every single word this teams says, like a flesh eating virus. They seem to think they know all the answers and have all the right questions. The one that bothers me the most is the, " this team hasn't won in 40 years, what do you plan to do about it?" As if that question holds any water, because to me that is the only thing they can say to this team, who has been to 6 Stanley Cups since '75 and numerous playoff runs, but they lose because of the "culture" not because they got out played, sorry I forgot. This city's media thrives on negativity towards the Flyers or any of the major sports teams here. Let's say the Flyers do win the cup, be it this year or the next, the media will neglect it. "Oh, one cup since 75' isn't that impressive, "what do you plan to do next year?" Even when the Phillies won the World Series in 2008, the next year they were talking like the last championship was years ago. The media here loves to promote negative attention towards the teams in this city, day in and day out.

My favorite would be the "fans" of this team. They claim to love this team, yet criticize and critique in their own minds what should be done. I myself am guilty of this from time to time, but I have knowledge of the sport and understand the reasoning behind it, except Bryz, no words for that. "Paul Holmgren needs to go after getting rid of Jeff Carter and Mike Richards." This phrase pains me when I hear it. People who actually have knowledge about hockey will realize that it was a smart decision, because of the off ice antics and the lack of production from Carter, after he collected his money from the extension. "Holmgren handed the Kings the cup." All I can do it shake my head at this one, in most cases. Little do the "fans" know, the Kings were on their way to a great year. The roster was stacked, Justin Williams, Kopitar, Brown, Doughty, oh and that guy in net, who single handedly won the cup for the Kings, Jonathan Quick. Oh, and the Blue Jackets handed Carter to the Kings, FYI gang (had to use a Coatesy word). The flyers in return have some very exciting young talent, of whom can become stars. Simmonds, Schenn and Voracek alone have made immediate impacts.

Karlo Radolovic (CroJack)