Aaron Asham (I loved the guy, never did anything to hurt the team)... aparently got the shaft and was pretty pissed about it after being sent to Pittsburgh.
Aaron Asham (I loved the guy, never did anything to hurt the team)... aparently got the shaft and was pretty pissed about it after being sent to Pittsburgh.
He went to Pittsburgh of his own volition. True, he was not re-signed here in Philly, but as an unrestricted free agent his signing in Pittsburgh was his own choice.
I remember seeing a photo on this board of him at the Flyers wives carnival. of him and Knuble. It was right after Knuble had that nasty collision with Shanahan. Knuble has a busted up face and here he is smiling away, and next to him was Mike York who looked like someone **** in his breakfast.
I think he was traded the next day
Aaron Asham (I loved the guy, never did anything to hurt the team)... aparently got the shaft and was pretty pissed about it after being sent to Pittsburgh.
he really wanted to come back even after the Shelley signing. Not sure if he was pissed or not.
Sean Burke mentioned being traded to and traded away from Philly were both amazing days for him.
Always hated that guy. Average goaltender but a very effective wife beater. I will always hate those kinds of guys. Yeah - Bobby Cox is a hero (who just happens to enjoy kicking the crap out of his wife)
Sean Burke said something to the effect 'the best day in my career was being traded to the Flyers. The second best was leaving." So, while he may have liked the organization, he probably couldn't wait to leave, the way he was being treated by the fans. I think Ricci had a similar experience when he came to Philly.
EDIT: Forgot to take a number. Head straight to the back of the line.
I remember seeing a photo on this board of him at the Flyers wives carnival. of him and Knuble. It was right after Knuble had that nasty collision with Shanahan. Knuble has a busted up face and here he is smiling away, and next to him was Mike York who looked like someone **** in his breakfast.
I think he was traded the next day
He could also be the only Flyer whose wife was arrested.
Daigle wanted to use training facilities? That's news to the entire world.
Daigle was a HUGE draft bust. What an awful #1 Overall pick who some say didn't even enjoy playing the game.
Drafted #2 that year is a guy some of you might be familiar with:
Christopher Robert Pronger
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He could also be the only Flyer whose wife was arrested.
Oh York makes me LOL. What an ass.
I generally think this organization treats it's players with respect and the organization as a whole has a good group of guys in charge. The organization is involved with all kinds of charity work. The only thing a player could hate about the Flyers would be Flyers fans
Daigle was a HUGE draft bust. What an awful #1 Overall pick who some say didn't even enjoy playing the game.
There was an interview a couple years ago where Daigle admitted that he only played the game because of his father. Immense talent and no desire to play; such a shame.
I generally think this organization treats it's players with respect and the organization as a whole has a good group of guys in charge. The organization is involved with all kinds of charity work. The only thing a player could hate about the Flyers would be Flyers fans
The sad part is that statement is true.
That some players publicly criticize an organization after being released or traded can be complimentary. A player could have been situated in the community and perhaps was upset about leaving that comfort zone. Peter Zezel didn't criticize but he cried.
When Holmgren was traded by Bob McCammon (coach/GM), he was upset because he found out over the radio driving home after being scratched from a home game. McCammon didn't tell Holmgren directly and that failure in diplomacy caused much consternation with personnel. Though he did apologize, I doubt the wounds were fully healed with some key people.
Another player to mention is Fred Arthur who refused to be demoted and opted to pursue a medical career instead. He didn't think playing minor league hockey was worth a risk to his future in the medical profession, which he did eventually join.
Clarke's exact quote about Daigle was "a spoiled little girl" after he refused to be traded to Edmonton.
McCrimmon wasn't happy with the Flyers..mostly Clarke if I recall correctly because Clarke didn't want to give him a raise. Clarke has since admitted that was a bad mistake...
