Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes…
- As many have heard, the plane carrying KHL’s Lokomotiv hockey club crashed in Russia yesterday, killing
all thosemost everyone on board, including former Flyer Brad McCrimmon: [SBNation.com] [Puck Worlds] [CSNPhilly] [Puck Daddy] [Washington Times] - The Flyers remember Brad McCrimmon: [Philadelphia Flyers]
- Dirk took it upon himself to explain what the NHL’s emergency plan is for similar tragedies: [On the Forecheck]
- Catching up with Bill Barber: [CSNPhilly]
- The Flyers invited Danish defenseman Simon Gronvaldt to training camp: [euroflyers]
- The Flyers announced their rookie camp roster and schedule: [Philly Sports Daily]
- Remembering Scottie Upshall: [Flyers Faithful]
- Sidney Crosby won’t return until he’s 100%, retirement was never an option though: [SBNation.com] [Puck Daddy]
- A nice article on Derek Boogaard and his struggle with addiction: [StarTribune.com]
- A great look on how luck, skill, and small sample sizes effect shooting percentages in the playoffs. [Driving Play]