Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes…
- Sadly, Wade Belak was found dead in Toronto yesterday: [SBNation.com] [On the Forecheck] [Puck Daddy] [London Free Press] [The Cannon] [Japers’ Rink] [Puck Daddy]
- Lots more on James van Riemsdyk’s deal and what it means. All are worth reading, but they’re grouped to save space: [SB Nation Philly] [delcotimes.com] [HockeyBuzz.com] [Philly Reign] [Edmonton Journal]
- First, Danny Briere said there were multiple leaders in the locker room, which is how it should be. Now, he backs up Mike Richards again by saying “Dry Island” was blown way out of proportion, and it was something Laviolette did as part of a diet. Briere 2; Richards Haters 0: [Puck Daddy]
- Wayne Simmonds and Max Talbot see themselves meshing together quickly. Only problem is that these two should not play on the same line next year: [Philly Sports Daily]
- Speaking of Talbot, he is looking forward to changing teams: [Philly Sports Daily]
- Catching up with Jimmy Watson: [CSNPhilly]
- Good piece on Todd Fedoruk and his struggles while attempting an NHL comeback: [CSNPhilly]
- Previewing the Atlantic Division, but it is behind a pay wall: [Hockey Prospectus]
- Marc Savard will miss this upcoming season, and possibly see his career end because of concussions: [SBNation.com] [Puck Daddy]
- Arguing that the Penguins without Sidney Crosby isn’t good for any Flyers fan: [Broad Street Buzz]
- YouTube has found the beginning of Gary Bettman’s term as Commissioner: [Puck Daddy]
- Remember those 11-year old twins who swapped places to win a $50k prize for scoring from center ice? Yeah, they aren’t getting the money. Blame the insurance company, not the lawyers. Please. [Puck Daddy]
