On Jagr, Winter Classic jerseys; Crosby facing Flyers 6 times (maybe)
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On Jagr, Winter Classic jerseys; Crosby facing Flyers 6 times (maybe)
Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
Jaromir Jagr (groin injury) will not play Monday against visiting Carolina. There is a good chance he will return to the lineup Wednesday against the host Islanders.
Jagr told reporters Monday he used acupuncture to take away the groin pain.
Andreas Nodl, who has missed the last six games - five with a knee injury - will replace Jody Shelley in Monday's lineup.
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The Flyers unveiled their Winter Classic jerseys today (see photo). Your impressions?
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With the news Sunday that Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby will return to action Monday against the Islanders, it means the Flyers get to face him six times.
Assuming, of course, he stays healthy.
By a quirk in the schedule, the Flyers have not faced the Penguins yet this season.
Crosby is generally regarded as the NHL's best player. It will be ineresting to see if he is a shell of his former self, or if he returns to form after recovering from post-concussion syndrome.
The Flyers will next face Pittsburgh on Dec. 8 at the Wells Fargo Center. They play in Pittsburgh _ in Jagr's "homecoming" _ on Dec. 29.
With Crosby back, does that make Claude Giroux the NHL's second best player? Third?
Your thoughts...
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It's only a matter if time, just ask 88, Primeau, countless others— n62- It will be nice to see him back on the ice. He is one of the top talents in the league, Ovechkin is more talented, but Crosby has a Cup. If you are a true hockey fan, you know is more fun watching the Flyers play the Pens when Crosby is healthy. You need a good villain. The Pens have also done an amazing job of playing without him.— AreaMan
- "supe"??? really??? It's spelled "SOUP" you moron.— srf466
- Luv reading the hate from the Cryer fans re: Crosby. You guys better hope one of your goons knock him out because your perch on top will be short-lived.— grant44
- Ugly Jerseys...— kjuggs77
- Sidney who? And about those jerseys: What's the point of a unique jersey design for the event when it's SO DAMN BORING!!!! I guess it's better for everyone to say "whatever" than to go out on a limb and design something unique.— Slidewell
- If your a real hockey fan you want the best players playing.
Its good for the game.— 164omw - srf466, I'm pretty sure he's referring to the Super Bowl - the Supe.— stefek23
- The jersey are not bad at all. They could be the new thrid jersey starting next year since Snider correction Mr. Snider was involved with how they look. My kids wont them already I can bet they are even more than the regular jersey prices.— srcdaddy1216
- billz- how's that pizza delivery job going for ya? Mom and Dad's basement still nice and cozy?— jamarder
- After my favorite Flyer, Keith Primeau , got his career cut short by concussions, it saddens me to see you guys reveling in the prospect of Crosby getting another .— treefarn
- -blitz- when is the last time your Pirates won anything??... 32 years...go jump back in your Iron City rusty can!!!— sarah89
- Let's be honest - Crosby is a great player who's overprotected by the refs. I don't wish injuries on any player(well except for Irvin and Deion Sanders). He is certainly in the conversation as best player in the NHL.— Sheriff Bart
