Philagape
05-04-2008, 08:18 AM
I know it’s unbecoming for a born-and- raised Buffalo guy to shower such praise upon Philadelphia. Here we are, 33 years after the fact, and people around here still haven’t overcome Bernie Parent and Bob Clarke. This team is building around Briere, and he’s become a mature voice of reason for his young, emerging teammates.
Yes, this is Briere’s team.
He was the guy Flyers management targeted as a centerpiece, the guy who signed the eight-year contract worth $52 million last summer and offered hope. He was the guy fans booed during a midseason slump in their search for a leader. He’s also the guy who is now leading his team in postseason scoring for the third straight year — all three of which included trips to the conference finals.
Say what you will about Briere and the Flyers, despise them if it soothes your soul. But they have become a gritty team that plays together.
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/338636.html
Also read the part about Gerbe and Kennedy.
Yes, this is Briere’s team.
He was the guy Flyers management targeted as a centerpiece, the guy who signed the eight-year contract worth $52 million last summer and offered hope. He was the guy fans booed during a midseason slump in their search for a leader. He’s also the guy who is now leading his team in postseason scoring for the third straight year — all three of which included trips to the conference finals.
Say what you will about Briere and the Flyers, despise them if it soothes your soul. But they have become a gritty team that plays together.
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/338636.html
Also read the part about Gerbe and Kennedy.