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

• Recaps: [Lighthouse Hockey] [CSNPhilly] [Flyers Faithful] [Inquirer] [The Checking Line] [delcotimes]
• Peter Laviolette had to throw the gum to the floor rather early last night: [Daily News]
  
• James van Riemsdyk is out with a broken foot. That whole "he's the new Carter" troll is loking preeeetty smart right about now: [Frequent Flyers] [the700level] [CSNPhilly] [The Checking Line] [Daily News]
• Last night complicated matters, but Paul Holmgren had a difficult decision to make on JVR this summer: [CSNPhilly]
• Rob Bordson is going to be helpful for the Phantoms as they try to make the playoffs: [PostStar]
• Looking at how the Phantoms could make the playoffs: [PostStar]
• Johan Backlund stopped 37 of 38 shots in a 4-1 win, earning 2nd star: [euroflyers] He was also named player of the week: [euroflyers]
• European notes, including some on Tomas Divisek: [Flyers Faithful]
• Don't laugh: Saskatoon wants an NHL team. Okay, laugh: [SBNation.com] [TSN]
  
• Ugh, Erik Karlsson is currently the Norris Trophy favorite. Because "greatest all-around ability" really just means "ZOMGZ points!" [On the Forecheck]
• Given the strength of the Canadian dollar, asking if there's a chance more teams will move north: [Flyers Faithful]
• Kent Wilson pops on over to Puck Daddy to talk about the stats nerds and the Minnesota Wild. It comes out as nice as "We effing told you so!" can: [Puck Daddy]