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

*SIMON GAGNE IS BACK! BSH runs down every bit of the trade here. It's excellent.

*The Flyers take to the ice tonight against the Capitals. Game's at 730, check back this afternoon to preview the matchup.

*Are the Flyers looking to trade for Byfuglien? Rumors say yes. (Hockeybuzz)

*Pension Plan Puppets takes a look at how teams match up against each other in the proposed new conferences. (PPP)

*Take a look at six kids from the USA U-18 team that the Flyers may want to look for in the draft. (Flyers Faithful)

*Tye McGinn had his face broken by Mike Brown Monday night. That sucks. (BSH)

*The condensed schedule isn't giving the Flyers a lot of time for practice. That can't be good. (CSN Philly)

*Bryz has a new mask. It's wonderfully nerdtastic. (Philly.com)

*The Great One was at the Flyers game on Monday. The look on his face after signing a puck is hilarious. (Backhand Shelf)