*There are still SO MANY DAYS until we have Flyers hockey to talk about. Let’s look ahead at this weekend’s action. [BSH]
*Claude Giroux surprised some kids at a youth hockey practice and it’s predictably adorable. [Flyers]
*The Flyers are starting to click at even strength. [Daily News]
*This weekend’s practice in Atlantic City brought back memories of that awesome charity hockey game, organized by Scott Hartnell, that took place during the lockout. [Courier-Post]
*Former Phantoms goaltender Cal Heeter has signed in the KHL. [ProHockeyTalk]
*A look at the latest SB Nation power rankings… [SB Nation]
*…and some unofficial team power rankings. [Pattison Ave]
*On the 3-on-3 overtime and why it’s the best way to kill the shootout. [The Globe and Mail]
*What comes next when it comes to hockey analytics. [CBS Sports]
*Looking inside the genius of one of hockey’s best goalie coaches. [Puck Daddy]
*Speaking of goalies, Hockey Canada is planning to implement the same teaching models that have made Sweden and Finland goalie-producing powerhouses. [The Province]
*Sean McIndoe wraps up this past weekend’s hockey stuff. [Grantland]
*Five team stats you might find interesting. [ProHockeyTalk]
*All thirty NHL teams as chain restaurants. [Pensburgh]
*And finally, Phil Kessel is a treasure. Always. [SB Nation]