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

• Frank Seravalli talked with Ed Snider to confirm that it was, in fact, Snider who ordered Holmgren to acquire Bryzgalov: [Daily News]
• Bill Meltzer presents a hypothetical scenario of the Flyers trading Jeff Carter and getting the 3rd overall pick in this year's draft. Interesting stuff: [HockeyBuzz.com]
• Really strange story on the Flyers having to carry around a coin at all times to prove their dedication to winning the Stanley Cup this year: [Philly Reign]
• Which teams do you hate the most? Ryan gives you his three most hated teams: [Flyers Goal Scored By...]
• The first beams of steel were placed on the old Spectrum site today as PhillyLive! got started: [@FlyersPublicist]
• Darroll Powe is auctioning off a jersey for charity, which proves how awesome he is: [Flyers Goal Scored By...]
• The NHL approved two rules changes, one to Boarding and one to Illegal Checks to the Head: [NHL.com] [Puck Daddy]
• Ian Laperriere and other NHL players discuss the rule changes: [CSNPhilly]
• The NHL officially approved the Thrashers move to Winnipeg: [SBNation.com] [Puck Daddy] and the team launched their official website, albeit without a name, colors, or much of anything, really: [SBNation.com]
• Just like last year, Derek Zona takes a look at which teams have two RFAs that should be given dual offer sheets: [The Copper & Blue]
• For those who like new uniforms, what do you think of the new Victoria Royals (WHL) logo and jersey? [icethetics]
• How about which jersey the Rangers should wear if they are in fact in this year's Winter Classic: [5-hole.com]
• Speaking of outdoor hockey, the Stars plan to play a preseason game in Houston's Reliant Stadium: [SBNation.com]
• Wondering if Semyon Varlamov returns to the Capitals. If not, why not a reunion with Bob? [Washington Times]
• A new way of looking at the best faceoff men, with attempts to adjust for competition: [Hockey Prospectus]
• This is probably old, but a collection of photos of NHL players when they were kids: [NHL Players as Kids]
• The offseason to-do lists from around the NHL: [Down Goes Brown]