Stop Crying Philadelphia

from Mike Sielski of phillyBurbs, The Flyers want all the benefits of treading on the dark side of their sport but none of the costs. When a franchise declares its new motto to be "Vengeance Now" and constructs a season-long marketing campaign around it, it isn't being subtle in its aims and intentions. Here's a thought: Maybe Montreal got eight power plays in Game 3 in part because Steve Downie — an energetic if undisciplined young player — took three minor penalties. more...