Peter Forsberg - Philadelphis
Flyers
Forsberg turned over a new leaf this season by electing not to
re-sign with the Colorado Avalanche, and opting for the rugged confines of
Philadelphia. Forsberg may have opted for a ding or two to the dome as well,
after suggesting that Pittsburgh Penguins rookie phenom Sydney Crosby had taken
a dive last week.
Floppa himself insinuating that a player on the ice
is diving? That would be like us criticizing someone's writing style! Or better
yet, that would like us acting as if we knew what we were talking
about.
Flyers GM Bob Clarke added fuel to the fire with follow up
comments, when asked about the diving some players might take in the game
today.
"At one time, you never stayed down because you never wanted an
opponent to know you were hurt," Clarke said. "Now, guys get hit in the lip and
are rolling around the ice. I'm glad our team doesn't do that. I hate guys who
go down easily, intentionally, and grab their face so they can get a
five-minute penalty. That's so out of character for hockey players. I hope my
team would never do that."
Keep hoping Bob. And dreaming.
Forsberg is to diving as, well, as Greg Louganis is to diving. Only Louganis
took a three-meter spring board to the head, so he at least has an excuse.
Forsberg would be better served to focus on the task at hand, which is
something the Flyers haven't had much success at the past could of decades.
Better yet, Forsberg should fight to stay on his feet once in a while.
He might actually take Philadelphia to the promise land. But hey, what do we
know.
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