*Happy Festivus, hockey fans! The Flyers are in Minnesota tonight to face the Wild; blissfully the puck drops 7PM. Woo!
*Jakub Voracek was named the NHL’s second star of the week this week! And rightfully so, as he is a total boss. [Flyers]
*Michael Del Zotto is pretty, pretty, pretty unhappy about the lack of playing time. [Daily News]
*Rob Zepp is a delight; spoke with the media after his first NHL win Sunday night. [Flyers]
*Speaking of Zepp, his journeyman path to the NHL is a symbol of hope for many. [Sportsnet]
*Ron Hextall seems to indicate that it’ll be a while before we see Samuel Morin in a Flyers sweater. [CSN Philly]
*On the road Scott Laughton. [Flyers]
*A little airing of grievances, as is tradition on this day. [FiveMole]
*So have you been watching the not-24/7 Winter Classic series? Japers’ Rink sat down with EPIX and the producers of the series. [Japers’ Rink]
*DGB wraps up the past weekend in hockey happenings and doings and things. [Grantland]
*Looking to watch Team USA in the upcoming World Junior Tournament? This handy TV/streaming guide will help. [USA Hockey]
*The Pittsburgh Penguins have a series mumps problem. [PensBurgh]
*OH MY GOD they’re already talking about another lockout. [ProHockeyTalk]
*And finally, the 1984 Philadelphia Flyers read “The Night Before Christmas.” You’re welcome.