Tuesday Morning Fly By: Razor days until this long, hockey-less nightmare is over.

*The Flyers are currently sitting at 49 contracts and have some choices to make heading into training camp. (Flyers Faithful)

*The Islanders fans continue their examination of the Metro by taking a look at your Philadelphia Flyers. (Lighthouse Hockey)

*Was bringing Simon Gagne back worth it? (editor's note: YES.) (The Checking Line)

*Seven NHLers who are willing to put their bodies on the line for their teammates - willing to go Full Lappy, if you will. (NHL.com)

*Five noteworthy RFAs that remain unsigned as we head into September. (ProHockeyTalk)

*The Chicago Blackhawks have extended goaltender Corey Crawford. (Second City Hockey)

*The KHL wants Alex Ovechkin to defect to them. Of course they do. (PHT)

*If your hockey team is in a cap crunch, you've no one to blame but the owner. (Puck Daddy)

*What exactly is a "role player" in the NHL? (Backhand Shelf)

*Finally, a look at the most unlikely single-season performances in NHL history. (NHL.com)