Philly.com · Mar 31, 2016
Flyers want to win for ailing Ed Snider
Ed Snider, the Flyers' chairman and the man most responsible for bringing the franchise to Philadelphia 50 years ago, is battling health issues and was resting in his California home Thursday while the team photo was taken at the Wells Fargo Center.
But his presence was felt 3,000 miles away. Fact is, his presence has been felt all season even though he has only attended a few games.
Right winger Wayne Simmonds said the Flyers have focused on making the playoffs for the 83-year-old Snider.
"We never really said anything about it, but I think it's kind of an unspoken thing," Simmonds said after the team photo was taken. "Mr. Snider obviously is this organization. He is the Philadelphia Flyers."