Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes…
- And we have a Brayden Schenn story, as predicted! [Philly Sports Daily]
- But there were two Zac Rinaldo stories. In one: “Some of Rinaldo’s teammates have called him ‘certifiably crazy.'” [Daily News]
- In the other: “Zac Rinaldo has been working on his stick handling — with his gloves on. Those newfound skills have showed in not only this camp, but July’s development camp as well.” [Philly Sports Daily]
- Apparently, the story this year is that the Flyers have lots of roster spots available. This is news to me, but around Camp, many are saying there are battles. Even if they aren’t saying what those battles are: [CSNPhilly]
- Chris Pronger is on track to start the season: [Philly Sports Daily]
- Eric Wellwood is looking for a job: [Philadelphia Flyers]
- “Forget that Adam Mair was minus-16 with the New Jersey Devils last season, compiling just four points in 65 games.” I would normally be happy an MSM is discarding plus/minus, but that’s not what Tim Panaccio meant: [CSNPhilly]
- Keith Primeau was honored by Neumann University, where he recently graduated: [Daily News]
- Enter for a chance to go to the taping of Meet the Flyers: [NHLFlyers]
- Some dark horse candidates for the next Flyers captain: [Down Goes Spezza]
- The new movie “Goon” is about fighters in hockey, but after making a joke about drinking while taking painkillers, is the timing off? [SBNation.com] [Puck Daddy]
- Reviewing NHL 12: [Down Goes Brown]
- Lastly, an interesting look at the Jeff Carter trade, and the lengthy process that led to the conclusion this summer: [Flyers Focus]
- A) I’m an asshole, but we all knew this already; B) I was planning to go to Shaun’s birthday party today; C) I forgot to mention it was Shaun’s birthday.
- Happy Birthday Shaun!
