Word: linseman
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Under Rookie Coach Pat Quinn, the Flyers have emphasized youth and speed. Quinn salted his lineup with savvy veterans to steady his high-powered youngsters. Second-year Center Ken Linseman, a loudmouthed, 5-ft. 10½-in. blur called "the Rat," anchors the Flyers' top-scoring line, known, naturally, as "the Rat Patrol." Bobby Clarke, 30, captain of Philadelphia's championship teams in the mid-'70s, anchors the entire team. Of his once and future centers, Quinn says: "Since the beginning of the year, we've thought this was a real good blend...
PHILADELPHIA vs. EDMONTON: Despite a mild late-season slump, tough-guy turned coach-of-the-year candidate Pat Quinn and his charges, led by a core of reliable veterans (Barber, Clarke, Leach, MacLeish (and blossoming youngsters (Linseman, Propp), topped the NHL. Oilers have the Great Gretzky but not the retzky, yet will snatch a win on home ice to lose in four...
...know we wouldn't be where we are today without it." From the Mariners, who play in Portland, Me., the Flyers got not only Coach Quinn but a flock of nine flashy rookies, including Goaltender Pete Peeters, 22 (who shares the nets with Phil Myre); Center Kenny Linseman, 21; Right Wing Tom Gorence, 22; and Left Wing Al Hill...
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