Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news and notes…
* But seriously, go vote today. Even if you write in Claude Giroux for every office, go vote.
* Arguing that Eric Lindros is a Hall of Fame player: [Backhand Shelf]
* A look at some of the perks the NHLPA may get in the next CBA: [StarTribune.com] [Puck Daddy]
* NHL’s salary cap floor would not count bonuses – sorry, Islanders – but would count dollars over $105,000 in AHL salary on NHL salary cap. This is good/bad on many levels: [Puck Daddy]
* Matt Ford is going to get a spray tan as a result of losing the Phantoms’ shootout game in practice: [Rink Report]
* Future Flyers season-to-date report: [Flyers Faithful]
* Jeremy Roenick chatted with Deadspin, was rather dull: [Deadspin]
* Update on the European players: [Flyers Faithful]
* Reviewing how much of an adjustment to shot differential needs to be made due to zone starts: [NHLNumbers]
* Arguing hockey players are actually underpaid: [Backhand Shelf]
* What NCAA teams produce the most NHL players? [NHLNumbers]
* Power rankings of the Hockey East, where Boston College is really good: [Western College Hockey Blog]
* Recapping the weekend in the WCHA: [Western College Hockey Blog]