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18. Well, to be fair, no adult male should be referred to as "Bobby."

Reply to PCIntern (Reply #16)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 09:56 AM

Apr 2019

Can't blame him for that one. I wouldn't be surprised the organization forced it on him. As for destroying the franchise, the best players often make the worst managers, be they GMs or coaches. Hopefully, whatever new guy the Flyers hire will be able to fix things.

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