Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news…
- Frank Seravalli with a fantastic report on Pat Maroon, informing us that both Jon Kalinski and Stefan Legein were told to change their attitude or they’re next: [Daily News]
- Tim McManus was able to get Paul Holmgren to sit down with him over the weekend, giving us the organization’s thoughts on the issue: [PostStar.com]
- The Phantoms lost both games this weekend, first to the Penguins [PostStar.com] then to Rochester [PostStar.com]
- For quotes and notes from the games, check here for the Penguins game [PostStar.com] and here for Rochester [PostStar.com] in which Andrew Rowe scored two power play goals after being promoted to Maroon’s spot.
- Michael Leighton got back on the ice this weekend, but is still three weeks away. He spoke with the media: [CSNPhilly] [Philly Sports Daily] [delcotimes.com] [Philly Sports Daily] [CSNPhilly] [delcotimes.com]
- Alternatively, Ian Laperriere is not close to returning: [NHL.com]
- Jakub Kovar stopped 28 of 29 shots in a win [euroflyers] before stopping 27 of 29 in a loss [euroflyers]
- Sean O`Donnell reflects on the changes in the NHL since his debut: [CSNPhilly]
- The Flyers posed with their family on the ice after Saturday’s win: [NHLFlyers]
- Another funny “Crosshairs” – looking at people caught in game photos: [Flyers Goal Scored By…]
- The NHL with a puff piece about the Flyers playing their best hockey heading into November: [NHL.com]
- Aggregated NHL Power Rankings for Week 3: [From The Rink]
- The blueline finally chipped in some goals on Saturday: [Philly Sports Daily]
- From the obvious but unknown: “The results underscore the notion that teams can outplay their talent levels for days, weeks or even a full month of games at a time. It’s about the bigger picture of the whole season.” [Hockey Prospectus]
- Video of the Flyers talking about their favorite Halloween costumes: [NHLFlyers]
- Speaking of Halloween, a Flyers fan drank beer out of Mike Richards’ skates… Seriously: [Crossing Broad]
- Jon Matsumoto was recalled by Carolina, possibly playing against the Flyers: [Canes Country]
- Lastly, a fantastic FireJoeMorgan style breakdown of why stats-bashers are ill informed: [Behind the Net]
