*So the Flyers made their final cut yesterday and…it was actually two cuts. [BSH]
*This is curious, because it leaves on open spot on the roster. What’s that for? [Courier-Post]
*And why keep Lehtera? Charlie takes a guess, for subscribers. [The Athletic]
*Our old pal Scott Hartnell is calling it a career. Hard not to like that dude. [ProHockeyTalk]
*So we all know it’s a contract year for the Wayne Train. It’ll be interesting to see if he can bounce back from the injuries or if he’s cooked. [Philly.com]
*Have you been wondering what John Boruk thinks of Carter Hart not making the team? No? Well, here it is anyway. [NBC Sports Philly]
*Ivan Provorov is so dang good, you guys. [Philly.com]
*Mark Friedman didn’t make the team out of camp, but it would appear that he *did* make an impression on the powers that be. [NBC Sports Philly]
*Speaking of prospects, check in on the far-flung kids with this week’s prospect report. [BSH]
*Division previews all over the place, and this one thinks the Metro is still ruled by the old guard. [Sporting News]
*And our team-by-team previews continue in earnest with a look at the New York Islanders… [BSH]
*…and also those New Jersey Devils. [BSH]
*This power ranking heading into the season has the Flyers pretty much dead in the middle, which seems pretty fair. [ProHockeyTalk]
*And finally, this is kind of fun: a poll of 50 or so players, coaches, and NHL executives to find out who really is the best in the league, now, and in the future. [ESPN]
