Today's open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news and notes...

• The Flyers and Rangers play tonight while trying to avoid thinking about the holidays: [NHL.com]
• 24/7 Episode two Recaps: [SBNation.com] [Puck Daddy] [Deadspin] [Backhand Shelf] [The Checking Line]
• Jaromir Jagr passed Brendan Shanahan on the all-time goals list and wants to know who is next: [CSNPhilly]
• Picking up on James van Riemsdyk struggling, wondering if he's hurt: [CSNPhilly]
• Bernie Parent took some shots in practice for the Winter Classic. Video: [delcotimes.com]
• Brian Propp is excited for the Alumni Game: [The Checking Line]
• In the comments of an icethetics post was this jersey, rumored to be worn by the Phantoms for the Outdoor Classic: [Porreca_Chris]
• Jakub Kovar stopped 26 of 30 shots in a 4-1 loss: [euroflyers]
• Jeff Carter had a hat trick last night. The Blue Jackets blew a 4-1 first period lead, though: [Backhand Shelf]
• Happy early Birthday to Don (DLJr).