Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news and notes…
*The Flyers ended their four game homestand on a high note Saturday afternoon, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in OT. (BSH)
*Tonight’s game in Toronto marks the beginning of the Flyers’ longest road trip of the season. The Maple Leafs are coming off of a huge win against Montreal Saturday night, so here’s hoping the Flyers bring a full 60-minute effort at the ACC. Check back for the BSH rundown this afternoon, in the meantime preview the match-up at Flyers.com.
*The Flyers might want to watch their appendages tonight, ’cause the Leafs are biting people now. (Pension Plan Puppets)
*Boosh is back! We’ll probably see him in net on Tuesday against the Jets. (Hockeybuzz)
*Luke Schenn is looking forward to his first trip back to Toronto since the Flyers acquired him from the Leafs in exchange for JVR last June. (CSN Philly)
*Defenseman Kurtis Foster is a walking endorsement for no-touch icing. (Philly.com)
*This GIF of Martin Brodeur falling down is hilarious… (Backhand Shelf)
*…but this video of a giant bird getting loose at an ECHL game is even funnier. The play-by-play is really what makes it. (Deadspin)