Thursday, October 14, 2010, the Flyers play the Tampa Bay Lightning in a historic game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Although it is not Game 7 of a playoff series, the crowd will be emotionally charged as it welcomes back franchise hero Simon Gagne for the first time.
Gagne was moved for cap reasons this past offseason for a bag of pucks. As Kurt Vonnegut used to say, “So it goes.”
Simon Gagne was drafted 22nd overall in 1998 by Philadelphia. Since then, Gagne has been the staple of what it means to play for the Orange and Black. Most recently, he fought back from injury to score two big-time game-winners in the second round, inspiring a comeback against the Boston Bruins.
When he potted each of those goals, it did not surprise me. That is what he has done for this franchise for 11 unforgettable years. Gagne was good for a point every other game over his playoff career. When it really mattered, you knew you could count on him.
The Flyers are planning a video tribute to their ex-winger during the first period. I’m sure Gagne will not be the only one moved by it; I’m sure there will be moist eyes all ...
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Simon Gagne Returns Home to Philadelphia: October 14, 2010
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