Around the League Part 9: The Post-Tavareslyptic Hellscape

[Surrounded By Ahos]

One of these things is not like the other.

Yeah, Slavin is a defenseman.

 

[WreckingCrew]

Yeah, Slavin is a defenseman.

I think he was pointing out the fact that I used Aho's nickname instead of his real name!

 

[raynman]

I think he BBA was inferring that Chad was a bonafide superstar while Slavin and Aho aren’t quite there yet. Perhaps as soon as this season though.

 

[Wolfpuck]

Philadelphia fans are savage. That thing won't survive the season.

 

[Lempo]

Gritty might be one of my new favorite things in hockey. The more I look at that face the more absurd and hilarious it gets. Some of the interactions the Flyers PR is already having on Twitter is just priceless.

Weren't they the ones who went "Let's go Lucille" on Glenn?

edit: were

 

[DaveG]

Philadelphia fans are savage. That thing won't survive the season.

Or it will become an absolutely beloved mascot the likes of which hockey has never really seen. That thing is such a damn freak show that I can't help but love it already.

 

[BHD]

I don't care if the Flyers shellac the Pens every game this season. That mascot is a thing.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

My money says that Stormy's scared that Gritty will turn him into a Roast Pork sandwich.

 

[Chrispy]

Or it will become an absolutely beloved mascot the likes of which hockey has never really seen. That thing is such a damn freak show that I can't help but love it already.

Right, this is Philadelphia. I could see Flyer fans greeting trick or treaters in that costume.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Gritty is the best thing ever.

 

[tarheelhockey]

“lol ok” is a pretty weak response when a rival rolls out something like that.

 

[Lempo]

My money says that Stormy's scared that Gritty will turn him into a Roast Pork sandwich.

On that tune, very poor choice of wording from Stormy.

 

[Unsustainable]

Grits: Girls Raised In The South?

 

[tarheelhockey]

Just trying to butter him up I see.

 

[Wolfpuck]

My money says that Stormy's scared that Gritty will turn him into a Roast Pork sandwich.

That would explain why we haven't seen Caroline around recently...

 

[Lempo]

Just trying to butter him up I see.

Um... Last Tango in Paris jokes don't fly anymore in today's world, do they?

 

[FlyingSquirrels]

Anyone interested in taking a flyer on Chris Gibson?
He used to be a pretty good prospect albeit it tricky putting in claims on a G.

 

[Lempo]

Anyone interested in taking a flyer on Chris Gibson?
He used to be a pretty good prospect albeit it tricky putting in claims on a G.

I'd be all for picking up the Finnboy, but I'm obviously partial.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

On that tune, very poor choice of wording from Stormy.

On another note, @DaveG and I were discussing offline that the Canes have a new Stormy this year. George Brown, who'd been Stormy for about 13 years now, hung up his head to take a job with the Town of Holly Springs. No idea who the current mascot coordinator is, but I noticed Stormy seemed more...animated at the game against the Caps and was interacting with fans in the stands more, dancing during timeouts, and the like.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Wonder if Stormy uses instant grits. Or if he likes them regular or Al Dente?

 

[Svechhammer]

Like, lets be real for a second. The Phanatic is arguably the most beloved icon in Philadelphia. Period. The Phillies might be terrible, but everyone loves the Phanatic. Look at this thing

And then try to tell me Philly won't love Gritty. As long as they let the mascot be and allow it to pull absurd antics and don't let it take itself too seriously, of which there is little worry, its going to be beloved in short order. Its so, so absurd its going to work.

 

[tarheelhockey]

On another note, @DaveG and I were discussing offline that the Canes have a new Stormy this year. George Brown, who'd been Stormy for about 13 years now, hung up his head to take a job with the Town of Holly Springs. No idea who the current mascot coordinator is, but I noticed Stormy seemed more...animated at the game against the Caps and was interacting with fans in the stands more, dancing during timeouts, and the like.

Yeah, he definitely brought a high level of energy during the preseason. Problem is, can he sustain that through the long 82-game grind, especially during those tough weeknight games against the Rangers and Bruins fans? TBH I could easily see him flaming out early if he's not ready, and I think we'll be doing pretty well if he just makes it through the season without a major injury.

 

[Ole Gil]

Anyone interested in taking a flyer on Chris Gibson?
He used to be a pretty good prospect albeit it tricky putting in claims on a G.

To what end? Let's see what Darling and Mrazek are going to do. And then if they fail, Ned and Booth. We've got all the fliers we can handle.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Yeah, he definitely brought a high level of energy during the preseason. Problem is, can he sustain that through the long 82-game grind, especially during those tough weeknight games against the Rangers and Bruins fans? TBH I could easily see him flaming out early if he's not ready, and I think we'll be doing pretty well if he just makes it through the season without a major injury.

I think he'll suffer a pulled shoulder or a torn hamstring before the season's out.

 

[Svechhammer]

Maybe we should call up Chubby for a few games in the early season, see what he's got