*The Flyers got an absolutely stellar performance out of Sam Ersson, they actually scored a goal, and they still blew it in overtime. Here’s hoping Sam got the belt and slapped them all with it. RECAP!
*Are you still confused about why Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakub Pelletier are still not with the team? Well if you’re a subscriber over at Charlie’s website you can read his explanation of the particulars. [PHLY]
*Anyhoo, who knows how long Jacob Gaucher will be up with the Big Boys once the new guys get here, but he’s going to enjoy every bit of it while he can. [Inquirer]
*When the New Guys do get here, though, where should John Tortorella be slotting them in? [BSH]
*Wait, did you guys realize Danny Briere has made fourteen moves already?? It doesn’t feel like that many. Anyway, here’s some analysis on each and every one. [The Athletic]
*Those moves have left the Flyers in a pretty good cap situation moving forward. And with the cap going up a ton (allegedly), the impact of the contracts already signed will change entirely. [Sportsnet]
*AWARDS WATCH: 2025!! Who’s out in front? [ESPN]
*If the NHL actually ends up going to the Olympics, finally, it looks like the Russian and Belarussian players will not be able to compete. Not under their flags, anyway. [TSN]
*And finally, speaking of international tourneys, do NHL players actually care about 4 Nations? Like really actually care? Well, someone asked them. [The Athletic]