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Published On: 05-28-2009 12:50 PM

So I started this thing called NHLFightclub almost 1 and a half years ago. It is and always will be exactly what you see today. It's a fan friendly fight enthusiast hangout. In this time we've grown leaps and bounds registering over 1400 members. Though not even nearly all of them frequent the site as often. We have kept the core membership in tact. Our members are after all the ones who keep the site running and without them, none of this would be possible. I thank each and every one of them for their dedication. On the flipside we have other members and new registrations who have zero interest in applying any type of support to the site. Of which does not concern money. Support here simply means you come back to discuss the hobby with fellow enthusiasts. On May 26th, 2009 it was determined some rules would be necessary in order to level off the playing field here. As noted regarding the core membership, we found it was not fair to all of us who keep the material flowing and filling the site with great historic footage. While others come here to use our material on other platforms such as their own sites or other sites which they frequent instead of sticking around and applying their knowledge here. It was decided we restrict the existing non-posting and non-involved members as well as new registrants. The restrictions include several different levels of permissions which change based on promotions. We've found this has angered some and some have chosen to leave. While others including the core membership understand this issue and are behind the implementation 100%. Losing the extra baggage is of no concern, if people are angry at me for running a free site but ask that you get involved. That's their problem. We all respect each other here and that is ultimately who I'd rather be associated with anyway.

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Published On: 09-04-2008 09:44 AM

So, in 2008; 7 years after the departure of our savior Eric Lindros were now back to square one.

The controversy continues.

As we all know Eric left the Flyers organization under an extremely dark cloud.
One which carried an inordinate amount of animosity towards the club and
organization which traded for him and gave up 5 roster players, 3 first round
picks and millions in cash to acquire him. Likewise was the organizations animosity
toward Eric Lindros and his family. He was added in a trade with the now
defunct Quebec Nordiques. As we all know Eric turned away draft day and
informed the Nordiques he wouldnt play for them. The move many NHL teams
described as the turning point toward the road to the Stanley cup for the
Philadelphia Flyers and their proud organization. 17 years later, working for
the NHLPA and retired from hockey Eric is back in the headlines. Recently, the
Flyers organization determined the Wachovia Spectrum to be scheduled for
the wrecking ball. The organization plans to build a state of the art shopping
district for the south Philadelphia sports complex. Long time ticket holders, fans
and local neighborhood citizens arent happy about the impending changes
and made their unhappiness clear. Flyers executive management decided to
throw a going away party for the old girl and send her off with one more game
to be played this pre-season. During this game the club announced it will bring
back all 15 Flyers captains since the clubs inception for one last good bye in closing
ceremonies. One catch though. Eric Lindros declined the offer a few days ago
with merely a one line statement; Ive got other plans for a memorial service.
Not that an explanation is necessary, but since when have memorial services for
recently deceased been scheduled approximately one and a half months in advance?
Im not one to say, its not true, but this is particularly peculiar considering its
scheduled for what amounts to a historic day in the life of a Philadelphia sports icon.
Not only is it historic, but it would allow for the fans to have on last send off for
one of the most revered players in both Flyers and NHL history. Instead, it appears
this may be the last straw for fans. Eric issued a statement Wednesday September 3, 2008
which seemed just as short and just as characterless as his last days with the Flyers.

"I'm unfortunately unable to attend the ceremony at the Spectrum because I will be
attending a memorial service for my close friend's mother who recently passed
away," he said. "The Spectrum holds many special memories for me, and I always
enjoyed playing there in front of the great Flyers fans."

To me, this is just a band aid to cover the wound which was a mere scratch after he left.
Its now an oozing gash which to me can no longer be repaired. Whether this statement
is true or not, Eric has destroyed any of the good memories I held of him. He tarnished his
character and I lost faith in him in 97. I was one of the many who called for the team to
move on and let Eric take his career elsewhere. Unfortunately they didnt and the bridge
divide only grew larger. I was unhappy with his image after he left, but now I genuinely
despise the guy.

Eric is a loser and epitomizes the word in all aspects. Hes a degenerate spoiled sport
who never figured out how to grow up and separate from mommy and daddy.

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Published On: 09-02-2008 08:03 AM

Part 1 of "So what is this thing NHLFighclub.com?"

NHLFightclub.com was born out of mostly anger. The internet is a vast wasteland of opportunity. Some cash in on it with valid business ventures. Some try to take advantage of it with opportunistic ideas to try and squeeze a buck out of the many many curious browsers across the web. I found there are many individuals out there who have common interests. Mine is hockey fights. We all have interest but it seemed there were so very few outlets to see, trade, or simply give away. Everybody seems to have the same media. The ones who don't want to make you pay for it. I decided to put a stop to that and offer to the world my collection of hockey fight memorabilia. It doesn't cost much to run a site, and if you have the background to support it. It's not hard to administrate either.

More to come in my next blog update........