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

• The Phantoms defense could be very good, especially with Tall Oliver Lauridsen: [Philadelphia Flyers]
• An interview with Don Fehr: [The Hockey News]
• Looking at escrow payments and trust between the NHL and PA while asking if players will get their money after the lockout: [Puck Daddy]
• The Big Ten Network will also air the PSU v. Wisconsin game in February: [Thank You Terry]
• If you live in Canada or get Sportsnet, you will be getting AHL games in place of your NHL games for a few weeks: [SBNation.com]
• Do some players drive shot quality? [NHLNumbers.com]
• Discarded out-takes from the NHLPA's message to fans: [Down Goes Brown]