Tuesday Morning Fly By: Leighton Out, Spectrum Following

Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news… So… The Flyers aren’t worried about Michael Leighton ‘s back injury: [BSH] [Frequent Flyers] [CSNPhilly] But in Frank Seravalli’s story, we get this: “Holmgren said Leighton complained that he didn’t “have any push off his one leg,” which is what nagged Ray…

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Tuesday Morning Fly By: Hartnell v. Barkann

Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes… Sad news as Serena Williams is unable to play against Scott Hartnell. Instead, Hartnell will take on Michael Barkann [Flyer Files] Denis Bodrov has signed a one year contract in the KHL after finally coming over to the Phantoms at…

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Tuesday Morning Fly By: Busy Day Yesterday

Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes… The Flyers signed Claude Giroux to a three-year $11.25 million extension: [BSH] [Philly Sports Daily] [Frequent Flyers] [CSNPhilly] [The700Level] [Puck Daddy] [Daily News] [delcotimes.com] The Flyers also fired Phantoms Head Coach Greg Gilbert: [BSH] [Frequent Flyers] [PostStar.com] [Daily News] [Philly…

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Monday Morning Fly By: Penalties and Phantoms News

Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news… Matt Walker may need surgery. Ironic: [CSNPhilly] Penalties are killing the Flyers: [Philly Sports Daily] [Daily News] The Phantoms started the weekend by beating Syracuse 3-2 [PostStar.com], and had a pretty goal from Eric Wellwood. Video: [PostStar.com] In that game, Johan Backlund…

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Thursday Morning Fly By: Regular Season Hockey!

Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news… Ian Laperriere is likely out for the season and may consider retirement: [delcotimes.com] [CSNPhilly] [In The Room] [Daily News] [NHL.com] Chuck Gormley interviewed Laperriere, here’s the transcript: [Flyer Files] Teemu is hearing rumors – unconfirmed – that Eric Wellwood has been cut…

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Tuesday Morning Fly By: Another Getaway Game. Ugh.

Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes… James van Riemsdyk is doubtful for tonight’s game: [Philly Sports Daily] The Flyers look to have a better getaway game than they did before Christmas: [CSNPhilly] [Daily News] The fantastic North American prospect weekly report, this week stars Shane Harper,…

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Thursday Morning Fly By: Zac Rinaldo. Is. Crazy.

Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes… So Danny Briere made the All-Star Game due to an injury. [BSH] [CSNPhilly] [Frequent Flyers] [NHL.com] [delcotimes.com] [The700Level.com] [Puck Daddy] [Philly Sports Daily] Chris Pronger is expected to rejoin the Flyers’ lineup tonight: [CSNPhilly] [Philly Sports Daily] Zac Rinaldo was…

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