What's behind the NHL's snubbing of Shero

Love'em or hate'em, the Broad Street Bullies brought a lot of attention to the game and Shero was a winner

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Originally posted 08:40 AM ET  06.27 by drysdale

Love'em or hate'em, the Broad Street Bullies brought a lot of attention to the game and Shero was a winner

They had some great players on those teams.

There is no doubt that Broad Street Bullies soiled the game.

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Originally posted 08:40 AM ET  06.27 by drysdale

Love'em or hate'em, the Broad Street Bullies brought a lot of attention to the game and Shero was a winner

he was a winner till he came here.
but this is absurd if this is true.

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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  06.27 by THE BISHOP!

They had some great players on those teams.

30 years later we can probably name more players on their roster than we can on some current NHL teams

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Originally posted 09:10 AM ET  06.27 by drysdale

30 years later we can probably name more players on their roster than we can on some current NHL teams

I had the exact same thought.

Soiled the game...?
Everybody even today knows about those guys and the Flyers. It has also even today provided a tough take no prisoners image to be a Flyer...even if the game has changed to the silly "staged one on one fights". A Flyer is known today to be a tough competitor. One of the reasons the Leafs took JVR.
I still remember the Russians skating off the ice afraid to play them. LOL

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET  06.27 by Rex Racer

There is no doubt that Broad Street Bullies soiled the game.

Like sour grapes much?

" My gut reaction is that the committee frowns upon Shero because they think the Broad Street Bullies -- the nickname given to Shero's brawling Flyers teams of the 1970s -- soiled the NHL's image."

Hogwash. If that were the case, then why are Bernie Parent, Bobby Clarke, and Ed Snider HOF members?

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Originally posted 08:40 AM ET  06.27 by drysdale

Love'em or hate'em, the Broad Street Bullies brought a lot of attention to the game and Shero was a winner

Shero's boys were personally responsible for the NHL rulebook growing 300% in 1976. The man is the most influential builder since expansion. No other team changed the game so much in such a short period of time.

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Originally posted 09:22 AM ET  06.27 by drummerfc

Like sour grapes much?

Your sarcasm detector is obviously of a low quality.

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Originally posted 09:20 AM ET  06.27 by Baun-ded=PH in MOTION

Soiled the game...?Everybody even today knows about those guys and the Flyers. It has also even today provided a tough take no prisoners image to be a Flyer...even if the game has changed to the silly "staged one on one fights". A Flyer is known today to be a tough competitor. One of the reasons the Leafs took JVR.I still remember the Russians skating off the ice afraid to play them. LOL

If the brain trust in Toronto thinks JVR is a tough competitor, they should be fired right now.

The kid is as soft as they come. He was a puhcee in college (here at UNH) and nothing has changed in last couple of years.

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET  06.27 by Rex Racer

There is no doubt that Broad Street Bullies soiled the game.

Simply because some opposing players soiled their pants doesn't mean they soild the game

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Originally posted 08:40 AM ET  06.27 by drysdale

Love'em or hate'em, the Broad Street Bullies brought a lot of attention to the game and Shero was a winner

This.

The NHL benefited from what it despised, over time you would think they could see it for what it was and honor the idea even if they don't agree with the man, instead they decide they themselves have a better definition of what hockey is and it is the people who love the sport that just don't get it.

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Originally posted 09:59 AM ET  06.27 by Rex Racer

If the brain trust in Toronto thinks JVR is a tough competitor, they should be fired right now.The kid is as soft as they come. He was a puhcee in college (here at UNH) and nothing has changed in last couple of years.

He wont mix it up in the corners but you're wrong, he is the type of player I hated to see leave. When healthy he showed flashes of why he could have been the 1st pick. He has size and speed to break away from a pack and cut inside on defensemen when most forwards get pushed to the sides and behind the net.

He might not be a megastar but he will definitely not make the Leafs regret losing Schenn...

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Originally posted 10:06 AM ET  06.27 by FanOFlyers

He wont mix it up in the corners but you're wrong, he is the type of player I hated to see leave. When healthy he showed flashes of why he could have been the 1st pick. He has size and speed to break away from a pack and cut inside on defensemen when most forwards get pushed to the sides and behind the net. He might not be a megastar but he will definitely not make the Leafs regret losing Schenn...

agreed...assuming he remains healthy

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Originally posted 10:01 AM ET  06.27 by FanOFlyers

This. The NHL benefited from what it despised, over time you would think they could see it for what it was and honor the idea even if they don't agree with the man, instead they decide they themselves have a better definition of what hockey is and it is the people who love the sport that just don't get it.

Spot on my friend.
The NHL and The "other" leagues do this constantly, from NBA (Denis Rodman...a jerk? yes...but they promoted the heck out of him and the "Bad Boys" in Detroit)
MLB (steroids? yeah...but wait, look at all the home runs...and the attend. is up)
NFL (don't even know where to start with these hypocrites!)
this is ridiculous.

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Originally posted 10:06 AM ET  06.27 by FanOFlyers

He wont mix it up in the corners but you're wrong, he is the type of player I hated to see leave. When healthy he showed flashes of why he could have been the 1st pick. He has size and speed to break away from a pack and cut inside on defensemen when most forwards get pushed to the sides and behind the net. He might not be a megastar but he will definitely not make the Leafs regret losing Schenn...

and no one is asking him to be a mega star either nor expects it. He should be a good fit for the team and adds size to a very small group of forwards. Simply a building piece, nothing more and as far as Luke going the other way...if the Flyers can white wash the Rotten Ronnie out of his head...he could be as good as a top 4 guy. Good size and toughness, confidence became a problem under Ronnie...but why should that surprise anyone...he was only a kid when Ronnie got his paws on him.

Because the committee is a bunch of Jack-****

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Originally posted 10:09 AM ET  06.27 by Spiny Norman

Spot on my friend.The NHL and The "other" leagues do this constantly, from NBA (Denis Rodman...a jerk? yes...but they promoted the heck out of him and the "Bad Boys" in Detroit)MLB (steroids? yeah...but wait, look at all the home runs...and the attend. is up)NFL (don't even know where to start with these hypocrites!)this is ridiculous.

True and true. They get to have their cake and eat it too thanks to others paying for it, then instead of washing their dishes they sweep them under the table pretending to have a clean house. Problem is that after awhile dishes like these start piling up and the smell will drive people away.

The NHL chases the dollar but then punishes those who bring it in at the same time, IHL and KHL are more respected and better class of hockey then why does the NHL remain at the top...