As the Flyers continue a strong month of December, we return with another edition of Fan Files.
This week, Phyllis Hunter presents an interesting perspective in the wake of Shayne Gostisbehere's call-up and success since. Mark Streit's injury opened the door for Gostisbehere to come up, and now, you have to wonder what will happen once Streit is ready to return.
Here's is Phyllis' Fan Files report with that take.
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As I prepared to write this column, it was my plan to do a Christmas song re-write, Flyers style. Maybe “All I want For Christmas is Giroux” instead of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas is You” or “Here Comes Santa Claude (Right Down Playoffs Lane).”
The Flyers have had a December to remember and are currently two points away from a Wild Card spot, so it seemed a logical choice to write a cheery happy song about what the boys in Orange and Black want for Christmas, right?
As I looked up and down the bench, and then up to the Press box to come up with the Christmas list, I spotted Mark Streit, who has been out of the line up since mid-November with a pubic plate detachment. This injury intrigues me, but as this is a family friendly site, I won’t touch that one with a ten foot North Pole.
Since Streit’s unfortunate injury, Shayne Gostisbehere has been the early Christmas present Flyers fans have been begging Santa Claus for. He has scored six goals, including three overtime winners, has 11 points and is a +3. Streit, who is arguably nearing the end of his career, has been watching this youthful phenom take his place, on the top power play unit and on the 3-on-3 OT line with Claude Giroux and Jake Voracek.
I could picture poor Mark Streit, Grinch green with envy, wanting that spot back on Giroux’s line, wanting his youthful joy, and a different song came to mind. So, without further ado, I give you "Ghost Crush" sung by Mark Streit to the tune of Little Big Town’s smash "Girl Crush."
I got a Ghost Crush, hate to admit it but
On every odd man rush, he ain’t slowin’ down
I got it real bad, want every goal he has
That hug and high five, he’s givin’ you now
I wanna wear his skates, cause he skates with you
I wanna wear his jersey, cause he’s next to you
I want his smooth strong stride, I want his magic touch
Cause maybe then I’d skate, with you just as much
I got a Ghost Crush, I got a Ghost Crush
I got a Ghost Crush, hate to admit it,
I got a heart rush, I’m slowin’ down.
Phyllis Hunter is a contributing writer for Flyerdelphia. Follow her on Twitter @flyersfan1129.
