Thursday Morning Fly By: Flyers ready for Senators, Briere set to return

by Travis Hughes on Nov 12, 2009 11:11 AM EST in Morning Fly By

Your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news...

Last night's NHL scores... BUF 3, EDM 1 - NJD 3, ANA 1 - WSH 5, NYI 4 (SO) - LAK 5, CAR 2 - DET 9, CBJ 1 - CHI 3, COL 2 (SO)
We've got a ton of previews of this evening's matchup with the Ottawa Senators. Get the national perspective from the Canadian Press, TSN, and NHL.com. We've also got looks from the Inquirer, Daily News, Bucks Co. Times, CSN (one and two), Daily Times, FGSB, the Ottawa Sun, Ottawa Citizen, and Scarlett Ice. Also, be sure to check out Silver Seven for the full Ottawa perspective today.
Danny Briere is expected to play tonight, as is James van Riemsdyk. That means David Laliberte will likely sit and be sent back to the Phantoms. Ole-Kristian Tollefsen and Ryan Parent are not ready, giving way to Oskars Bartulis, ready to make his NHL debut.
Chris Pronger has had a profound effect on the Flyers D-corps. [Phinally Philly]
Remember Mike Danton? The former NHLer who was locked up in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his agent back in 2004 was released on parole in September. He spoke to the media this week. [Kukla's]
NHL general managers are changing their tune on head shots. [From The Rink]
What is the purpose of hitting, anyway? [Hockey Or Die]
Last night's Caps vs Isles game was won by Washington 5-4 in a shootout. That shootout went 11 rounds. [SB Nation]
The Rangers only hope is their world-class goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Teams have taken liberties with him, and the Blueshirts aren't protecting him as well as they should. [NY Post]
The 10 most significant goals of the 2000's. [Puck Daddy]

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Laliberte gets sent down over Carcillo. Not at all shocking, but annoying.

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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 12, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions

As long as Carcillo keeps playing very hard without taking stupid penalties I have no issues with having him on the team over Laliberte. It was nice to see Laliberte score a couple of goals, but he’ll probably benefit more from top 2 line (presumably) AHL time. He’ll be back soon, though, don’t worry, someone’ll get injured.

by Derek F on Nov 12, 2009 1:23 PM EST reply actions

carcillo, betts, and lappy have been a hard working and productive line. especially in this little run the flyers are now on. i hope laliberte doesnt come back due to an injury, but id say that will probably be the scenario, unfortunately.

by shawman35 on Nov 12, 2009 3:15 PM EST reply actions

Honestly, I have only positive things to say about DC13 so far this season. His line has been great. They bring tons of jump and physicality. They are doing exactly what they should be. They keep it up and I’ll be a happy camper.

by Mitchell Green on Nov 12, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions