Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes…
- The Flyers recalled Ben Holmstrom and he is expected to be in the lineup tonight: [Philly Sports Daily] [Flyer Files] [PostStar.com] [CSNPhilly]
- If the Flyers win and the Penguins lose to the Devils, the Flyers can clinch the Atlantic Division tonight: [Philly Sports Daily] [NHL.com]
- Last night, the Phantoms beat Rochester 6-0 behind Denis Hamel, Erik Gustafsson, and Matt Read: In-Game: [PostStar.com]
- The Phantoms are now playing .600 hockey under Joe Paterson, going 23-14-2-6 since he took over: [TheAHL]
- Ville Leino on the day after his benching: [Philly Sports Daily] [delcotimes.com]
- Could Sergei Bobrovsky be this year’s Calder winner? [Daily News]
- Peter Laviolette talks about the team’s shootout troubles: [CSNPhilly]
- The weekly prospect report, starring Shane Harper, Matt Read, and Nic Riopel: [Flyers Faithful]
- Asking a group of writers – including Travis – who shouldn’t be the starting goalie in the playoffs: [Flyers Faithful]
- NHL writers in the New York area are boycotting the awards voting process because of the Islanders’ decision to take Chris Botta’s credentials. Response and recap: [Flyer Files] [Puck Daddy]
- Looking at some of the postseason logos around the NHL: [icethetics]
- An in-depth look at avascular necrosis and what it meant for Ray Emery: [Flyers Faithful]
- Speaking of logos, some hybrids made the rounds yesterday: [SBNation.com]
- A look at those already knocked out of the playoffs and what they can look forward to: [Down Goes Brown]
- Lastly, this was retweeted by Stefan Legein, showing his sense of humor: “Just tossed my last log on the fire. Wish I had a @stefanlegein jersey to toss in. #puttouse“ [nmartine5]