No matter what move the Flyers make, unless it turns out to be Bobby Clarke, Rick Tocchet or some other legendary player, fault will be found. I seem to recall there was a lot of praise going around when the Ellis trade happened. He was after all, going to fill the Niskanen void and bring Provy back to status. Since that hasn't happened, this trade is recorded as a flop. If Ellis comes back, and plays to his usual level, these arguments will be forgotten. They will be replaced by happiness as long as he performs and the team plays well. If this trade hadn't been made, I suspect there would be endless threads on the lightbulb fragility of Nolan Patrick and the wasted draft pick, and how Myers is soft and worthless.
This is what happens when trades are made. It reminds me of the time we signed Forsberg. Again I suspect many were huge fans of this move, especially when he and Gagne started clicking. And of course, the foot saga happened after that and the signing was regarded as another waste.
and so it goes in Flyerland. I cant wait for the playoffs to be over, the draft to arrive, and the signing of a new coach. All I need is to find a place where I can buy some hope, so I can enjoy it more