Number one priority for the Philadelphia Flyers
By Perry

campbell.jpgInk San Jose defenseman Brian Campbell to a long-term deal.

I’m not upset at all with what is happening to the Flyers right now. They were the worst team in the league last year and to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals this year is a big achievement. Could the Flyers have beaten Pittsburgh if Simon Gagne, Kimo Timonen, and Bradon Coburn were healthy? Maybe, but Pittsburgh is a very good team and they have been the better team in this series without a doubt.

The Flyers also got to learn a lot about their team and what they need. It’s obvious they need depth at the defensive position and there is nobody better to add to their roster than Brian Campbell. Brian is 28 years old and currently plays for the San Jose Sharks. He was traded to them before the trade deadline from the Buffalo Sabres, the team he played eight seasons with. In the past three years, Brian has emerged as a leader who can join the rush and put points on the board. He led the Sabres to two Eastern Conference Finals and was teammates with Daniel Briere and Martin Biron.

Marty was a big reason why Briere picked Philadelphia and look for Daniel and Marty to make a big push on getting Brian Campbell on board. His addition will be a huge improvement and exactly what this Flyers team needs. So Flyers fans, if you see Brian Campbell out on the streets, make sure you tell him how great Philadelphia is. And tell him R.J. Umberger forgives him. Campbell is the player who knocked R.J. silly (concussion) in the 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

In Hockey May 14, 2008

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One Response to “Number one priority for the Philadelphia Flyers”

  1. J. Morroni on May 14th, 2008 10:41 am

    Great stuff, as usual, Perry! It’s painful to see the Flyers (with their crippled blue-line) coming up short against the Penguins, but I always think back to the turn-around from last season and the rock solid core of youth on the club.

    Richards, Carter, Coburn, Umberger, Upshall…. they’re only going to get better! Adding Brian Campbell to our blue-line would be a dream come true.

    Unlikely as it is, I’m still pulling for the 4 in a row miracle! You never know, but, either way it turns out, Flyers fans should be very proud of this young club! LET’S GO FLYERS!!!!

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