Ok Sparky, I will play your game. First of all I am not going to argue about fan loyalty or how long either one of us have been following our respective teams. I have been watching Penguin hockey for as long as I can remember, just as I am sure you have been watching the Flyers. I openly admit the Pens have alot of bandwagoners who only got on board a few years ago, but let's not be naive, EVERY fan base has that. Can I mention Washington Capitals? How many of their fans showed up prior to Ovechkin. Not even worth arguing because every city has them.
Don't act like the Flyers are competitive every year. I remember 2006, what did you guys have, 56 points? Sorry your 2nd overall pick hasnt turned into a superstar yet. Not our fault that that draft outside of Patrick Kane didnt yield any overnight impact. As a knowledgable hockey fan you should know the NHL, much like MLB, did not operate on a level playing field. The Penguins played in a dilipadated arena, a small market that I hate to admit is dominated by the Steelers. That is just the way it is. Yes they threatened to move to Kansas City, No they were never serious about it. This is how they got their new rink. We do it this way, you do it another way. But not liking the way the Pens went about it is no reason to take a shot at the franchise.
I never said you specifically wished Crosby get a concussion. But what I don't like about fans like you is you let your hatred blind you. Any normal hockey fan will admit that the guy is a stud on the ice, and you would love to have him on your team. There is no denying his talent.
You also mentioned the Flyers consistently make the playoffs. Did you not realize the pens made the playoffs every year in the 90's? The franchise fell on hard times and was fortunate enough to get guys like Malkin and Crosby. Again, dont blame the pens because you drafted Van Riemsdyk 2nd overall, its not their fault that draft wasnt stacked like some others in the middle of the decade.
That is all I have to say.
