Philadelphia Phylers

Fitting for this inaugural post, we'll rant and roar about the buffoonery of Philadelphia Flyers and their ilk who have long offended the sensibilities of reasonable-minded hockey fans.

Last night, in their first home game of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, versus the upstart Washington Capitals (the series was tied 1-1 going into the game), the Phlyers handed out complementary orange tee-shirts to their fans upon arrival to the Wachovia Center. Ok, so far, not a big deal; after all, most NHL teams (and other leagues as well) provide free swag for playoff series games. The kicker here was the sole message that was printed on the garb: "Vengeance Now!"



What in the name of batty Ron Hextall does that mean? Surely, they weren't that wronged by the Game One loss to the Caps? Even if they were, how would they been able to have that many shirts printed so quickly? Or, perhaps they feel they need vengeance after last year's dismal Flyers' campaign, one of the worst in the franchise's history? Clearly, it's someone's fault other than the Flyers and their idiot former GM, Bobby Clarke, that the team was so ill-equipped to play in the new NHL (see: 4/24/06). Certainly, they are justified to cry "Vendetta! Vendetta!" like Side-Show Bob's villianous Italian son after the concrete-footed Derian Hatcher was exposed as the petty slug (get it, Sabres fans?) that he is.

Of course, outrageous fashion decisions are nothing new for the Flyers. I believe I only need one image to make my argument:
So, to echo the long-ringing chants heard in New York, New Jersey, Washington, Pittsburgh and Buffalo: "FLYERS SUCK"

Congratulations, you look like gooddamn idiots.