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

• The players most effected by the lockout are the older veterans and younger minor leaguers: [Inquirer]
• From Shaun, an interview with Matt Read on his time in Sweden: [SSK-TV träffar Matt Read, nyförvärv från Philadelphia Flyers - YouTube]
• Would the Phantoms still work in Philly? [Flyers Faithful]
• Marc-Andre Bourdon has become a better player since he was demoted to the ECHL two years ago: [PostStar]
• The Phantoms lost to the IceCaps 2-1 Friday. In-Game: [Phantoms Forum]
• But the Phantoms beat the IceCaps 4-3 on Saturday. Recap: [PostStar] In-Game: [Phantoms Forum]
• Ben Eager was charged with assault after a bar fight in Toronto: [Puck Daddy]
• Looking at team payrolls for the AHL on opening night: [NHLNumbers]
• The Blue Jackets' radio broadcasters stopped by a bar and called the simulated opening night game: [Puck Daddy] [Deadspin]
• Penn State beat RIT 3-2 on Saturday. Recap: [Thank You Terry] [Photo Gallery] [Postgame Video]
• Great breakdown of the narrowing gap between the NHL and NHLPA offers in terms of dollars: [mc79hockey.com]
• Help out a few professors working with Carnegie Mellon University to study perception of the lockout: [NHL lockout survey]