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Especially if he enjoys a nice and long career
Probably not. He hasn't reached the quota of injuries in being a former #1 Oiler pick. I think Hall may finish his first full season
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Probably not. He hasn't reached the quota of injuries in being a former #1 Oiler pick. I think Hall may finish his first full season
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That's why he needs to get the hell out of there first thing when his contract runs out 
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I'll preface this by saying I haven't watched a ton of Flyer games, so maybe I just have been unlucky in the ones I watch. He is very good, would love to have him on my team, and what you want in a captain and what I'd like to see are most likely different.
To me, he is a player who plays on the edge of aggressive that can dip into counter-productive more often than I'd like to see. I understand his style of play demands it and that that breed of power-forward is currently lacking compared to previous eras. However it doesn't mean he can't play that style without being a distraction, costing his team in key situations, or pick his spots better.
He isn't Marchand in terms of being dirty, but in the same way Bradley is a great player, I wouldn't want him captaining my team because he tends to be erratic.
Ideally, to me, a captain is a voice of reason in high-stress situations. Obviously among many other things; but I feel that quality is lacking. At least in the games I have seen. Maybe my sample size is skewed.
Maybe you don't agree, but that's how I see it.
Now had I typed this out after you had said he was captain material, I'd have probably gotten a snide remark back as well, so it's really a lose-lose for me.
Wayne Simmonds leads by example. He has an "A" on his sweater for a reason. Dude puts in work and despite maaaaaybe weighing 185, he plays much bigger. He's also not been shy around the media and has even stepped in for G when he wasn't available. He's vocal as hell on the ice and will be the first guy to stick up for a fallen teammate. There are numerous teams that would love Wayne Simmonds on their roster. There are also numerous teams who would probably have him as captain if he was in their city for a while.
He's not a dirty player and has NEVER been suspended. Sure he's racked up penalties, but he plays within the confines of the rules of the game. I liken him to a young Shane Doan.
He's EVERYTHING you want in a captain. He represents Philly very well.
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Simmer is only 185lbs?!?! god damn...could have fooled me
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Simmer is only 185lbs?!?! god damn...could have fooled me
He's a toothpick...
Couldn't believe I was saying all those nice things about the flyers, bro
However, I've been a Simmonds fan since he was in LA...and I'm probably one of the few guys who's actually a fan of Zac Rinaldo.
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Rinaldo is a guy you can stomach and actually like if he's on your team. he played with a much cooler head in Boston for the most part. would actually like to see him take on more of an agitator role
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Fair enough.
I do wonder how a player like Simmonds would work on the Oilers...
Obviously the back-end is their problem, but having that type of player going to the net with a purpose would be interesting to see how their offense might explode.
I do wonder how a player like Simmonds would work on the Oilers...
Obviously the back-end is their problem, but having that type of player going to the net with a purpose would be interesting to see how their offense might explode.
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Put it this way...your fanbase LOVED Ryan Smyth.
Simmonds would work in Edmonton.
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Whooooooaaaaa whoa whoa.
Please dont confuse me with an Oilers fan. That's the most insulting thing you've ever said
Please dont confuse me with an Oilers fan. That's the most insulting thing you've ever said
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Chris is a flames fan...
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Whooooooaaaaa whoa whoa.
Please dont confuse me with an Oilers fan. That's the most insulting thing you've ever said
WAIT A NUCKS FAN! LMFAOOOO
Idk why i said that!
My mistake.. its the alberta location ... LMFAO
Whooooooaaaaa whoa whoa.
Please dont confuse me with an Oilers fan. That's the most insulting thing you've ever said
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um...you mean Boston fan. my man got to witness his team win it in his hometown 5 years ago
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Another L last night and PK ended up getting benched and being Theriens scapegoat post game,he's living on way too much borrowed time. Its about damn time for Bergevin to use his nuts and fire the clown 
. He's as much to blame for the epic collapse as anyone and he's going around tossing blame at anyone but himself.
. He's as much to blame for the epic collapse as anyone and he's going around tossing blame at anyone but himself.
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Whooooooaaaaa whoa whoa.
Please dont confuse me with an Oilers fan. That's the most insulting thing you've ever said
my bad
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um...you mean Boston fan. my man got to witness his team win it in his hometown 5 years ago
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Woo hoo another price increase for Caps season ticket holders! 
TED STOP TAKING MORE OF MY MONEY! AT LEAST WAIT TILL WE WIN A CUP ONE DAY
TED STOP TAKING MORE OF MY MONEY! AT LEAST WAIT TILL WE WIN A CUP ONE DAY
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K so if this is true and that Bergevin has sided with ******** Therien in this "dispute" (Therien always hated PK's guts) then the goddamn Molsons need to step the hell in and force him to fire Therien. If he doesn't then they should fire both for the good of the team...
How are you gonna choose to side with a chronically underachieving,retread of a coach who's plan goes to **** wit a single injury over your star D-man who signed a huge deal just before last season?
Last time this team traded away their current best player it set the franchise back almost 20 years...hope Bergevin likes being compared to Rejean Houle...
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K so if this is true and that Bergevin has sided with ******** Therien in this "dispute" (Therien always hated PK's guts) then the goddamn Molsons need to step the hell in and force him to fire Therien. If he doesn't then they should fire both for the good of the team...
How are you gonna choose to side with a chronically underachieving,retread of a coach who's plan goes to **** wit a single injury over your star D-man who signed a huge deal just before last season?
Last time this team traded away their current best player it set the franchise back almost 20 years...hope Bergevin likes being compared to Rejean Houle...
Whoa...
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K so if this is true and that Bergevin has sided with ******** Therien in this "dispute" (Therien always hated PK's guts) then the goddamn Molsons need to step the hell in and force him to fire Therien. If he doesn't then they should fire both for the good of the team...
How are you gonna choose to side with a chronically underachieving,retread of a coach who's plan goes to **** wit a single injury over your star D-man who signed a huge deal just before last season?
Last time this team traded away their current best player it set the franchise back almost 20 years...hope Bergevin likes being compared to Rejean Houle...
YES!!!!
trade the man so I can finally rock a jersey
better yet, send him to Boston
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Naa MB would be trading away his job...
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Theyre just trying to embarass PK per the usual. Like i said at the time. Shoulda never signed with those bums after the negotations anyway
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How he's being made the scapegoat over more deserving dudes, including Mr captain who's scored once in his last 10+ games and doesn't talk to the media, is beyond me...
Therien's been a dead man walking but now it's becoming a question of should MB go with him.
Therien's been a dead man walking but now it's becoming a question of should MB go with him.
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PK wasn't voted captain because....????
