Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes…
- Paul Holmgren disputes that Johan Backlund is behind schedule: [CSNPhilly]
- Teemu defends himself saying nothing was lost in translation: [euroflyers] [BSH]
- Ian Laperriere will wear a half-shield next year, and he’ll take off his helmet when fighting: [NHL.com]
- Jakub Kovar allowed two goals in 60 minutes: [euroflyers]
- NHL offseason winners and losers: “Loser: Vancouver Canucks – Lost backup goaltender Andrew Raycroft to free agency but have yet to find a replacement equally skilled at stopping NHL shooters, such as a wet sheet of paper mache.” [Down Goes Brown]
- Matt Carle was in Minnesota to promote NHL2K11: [StarTribune]
- What about a Canadian Major Juniors preseason tournament in the U.S.? [From The Rink]
- Top Ten Flyers names of All Time: [Flyers Goal Scored By…]
- Lastly, an Always Sunny in Philadelphia-style look at the Ilya Kovalchuk contract situation. HINT – Paul Holmgren = Charlie: [Battle of California]
