*The worst part of last night’s game was that the Flyers actually stayed in it for 50 or so minutes. It’s hard to be mad, really. Recap.
*Craig Berube’s nickname, coined during his playing days, has taken on new meaning now that he’s the boss. [Daily News]
*A lot was made of Kimmo Timonen‘s six million dollar contract extension when it was signed last year. Turns out, he’s earning it. (But that turnover last night…oof.) [BSH]
*The proliferation of the loser/Bettman/charity point has given new meaning to .500. [Pension Plan Puppets]
*Nice little fanpost here examining the team’s numbers with Emery in net vs. Mason. [BSH]
*Johan Franzen is out for Team Sweden due to concussion symptoms. [Winging It In Motown]
*The NHL is totally screwing up the outdoor games. Here are a few ways they might fix that. [Hexys2Hander]
*Oilers goaltender Ben Scrivens set an NHL record on Wednesday night, most saves in a shutout. [SB Nation]
*Gary Bettman is short, unlikeable. [Puck Daddy]
*Ten NHLers most in need of a change in scenery. [Backhand Shelf]
*The NHL scouting combine might be moving from Toronto to Buffalo. [Yahoo Sports] [Die By The Blade]
*USA Hockey goalie masks throughout history. [United States of Hockey]
*Reading about Gino Odjick’s struggles since leaving hockey is really depressing. [Vancouver Sun]
*And finally, in this video in which Puck Daddy interviews celebrities about the shootout, Pat Sajak proves himself to be a genius. [PD]
