*Seems like forever since we’ve last had a game to look forward to eh? Rangers tonight; official preview is here, check back later for the BSH take on the matchup.
*Craig Berube has made some pretty significant lineup changes, including demoting Kimmo Timonen off the top power play in favor of Mark Streit. [Inquirer] [CSN Philly]
*ASF with his take on the reduction in Timonen’s role. Plus a bonus Pearl Jam reference! [Flyers]
*Meltzer also looks at the roster moves. [Hockeybuzz]
*We will not get a look at Henrik Lundqvist tonight; he’s injured. [BSH] [Daily News]
*No King Henry means the Flyers get to be the first NHL team to face rookie goaltender Cam Talbot. [Blueshirt Banter]
*If you’re not checking out the BSH Fanposts lately you’re missing out; Dangler9 continues his Schenngenda and 13hardingers examines the Sean Couturier – Jordan Staal comparison.
*Ranking Paul Holmgren’s ten worst moves that aren’t trading Mike Richards and Jeff Carter. [CSN Philly]
*On the importance of and misconceptions about advanced hockey analytics. [Arctic Ice Hockey]
*NHL linesmen are now stopping fights if helmets are removed. [Puck Daddy]
*Are great in-game goalies great in shootouts too? [Fear the Fin]
*Great moment in goaltender goal scoring history. [Grantland]
*Finally, this has nothing to do with hockey, but if you were ever wondering what our own Eric T. would look like as a football player, here’s your answer. [SBNation.com]
