*Shea Weber and the Nashville Predators are in town tonight for a 7PM puck-drop; check back this afternoon for a preview of the game!
*Craig Berube on preparing to take on the Preds. [Flyers]
*Chris VandeVelde is doing his best to stick with the big club. [Daily News]
*Scott Hartnell got hurt blocking a shot Tuesday night. [CSN Philly]
*Checking in on the prospects; notably defensive prospect Fredric Larsson was traded in the USHL. [Flyers Faithful]
*Former Flyer Mark Howe has written a book about his experience as an NHLer who is the son of an NHL legend. [Daily News]
*A look at who makes Team Canada if/when an injury takes one of their players out. Top of the list is no surprise. [SB Nation]
*On how the opposing team’s strengths impact your team’s performance. [Fear the Fin]
*The Edmonton Oilers, Perds, and Kings made some moves yesterday. [TSN]
*The anatomy of a player’s hot streak. [SBN]
*The game-day routine of the healthy-scratched NHLer. [Backhand Shelf]
*A look at score-adjusted Fenwick and strength of schedule for every team in the league. [NHL Numbers]
*Brad Marsh runs through some of his most interesting frequently asked questions. [Hockeybuzz]
*Here’s an artist mock-up at what Dodger Stadium will look like when transformed for outdoor hockey. There is a beach volleyball court. I do not understand this. [SBN]
*About those outdoor games…the Swiss version of the Winter Classic featured transparent boards that allowed a clearer view of the puck. It’s pretty cool, actually. [Puck Daddy]