Aftermath
| Ray Parillo files a piece today about that which is glaringly obvious to anyone who has watched the first two games of the Flyers-Sabres series: the game is all about speed now, and the Flyers don't have it. Ed Moran chips in with another update on Flyers' captain Keith Primeau and his quest to return to the ice. Primeau has been pushing himself recently and appears close to returning. I don't know if this is a good thing. This is clearly not an easy decision for anyone to make, least of all Primeau himself. It would be great to see him back on the ice. However, knowing that this series is all but over and a long summer off would do Primeau some good, I would err on the side of caution here and not let him play. |
posted by Matt at 10:41 AM
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Matt said ... (10:41 AM)
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post a commentWouldn't Primeau returning just reek of "Eric Lindros?"
Don't forget that Lindros wasn't much of a leader. Primeau could inspire the team the same way Willis Reed inspired the Knicks in the Finals back in 70. I know, different sport, different situation but you can never underestimate the importance of a good leader.
Vince
Even if he doesn't play, certainly having Primeau on the bench would be a huge lift for the team. And just imagine how the crowd would react were he to be the first one to skate out on the ice for pre-game warm-ups.
All that being said, I still think it would be better for Primeau's sake -- and the Flyers' -- if he did not come back. What can he possibly accomplish by playing?
I know Sabres fans are ready to hand themselves the Cup after that lopsided Game 2, but a Flyers win in Game 4 makes this a wide-open series. As long as Forsberg can get in gear and play like he should, it should still be a long series.
James--
You're right -- Forsberg is the key. It makes one wonder, though, why he didn't show up for the first two games.