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*It’s Christmas week but the real thing to celebrate is that the league and the PA have really, officially, for real this time!!, come to an agreement to bring us a hockey season next month. Giddy up. [NHL.com]
*The divisions have been mixed up a bit, as promised, and here’s the official new structure:
The @NHLPA and @NHL have announced an agreement to play a 2020-21 regular-season schedule of 56 games beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. https://t.co/2on0oStnMd pic.twitter.com/aggYeVMjfj
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 20, 2020
*Here’s a handy guide to some of the important dates that have been set for the start of this thing. [Pension Plan Puppets]
*There is going to be a lot of inter-divisional play in this new system which means we will be driven into blind rage by the Penguins ALL THE TIME this season. [Inquirer]
*Speaking of, it’s been a while, so here’s some stuff to remember about our Metro Division pals. [Pensburgh]
*In other Flyers news, another of our promising prospects signed his ELC over the weekend. [NBC Sports Philly]
*Can you believe it’s been two entire years since Carter Hart made his NHL debut? Time really has lost all meaning. [BSH]
*The golden child himself made a radio appearance over the weekend, he also thinks we’re all nuts. [Inquirer]
*Charlie on everyone’s favorite fourth liner (at least he ought to be), Nicolas Aube-Kubel. [The Athletic]
*And finally, in case you missed it, the latest Flyperbole! The boys take on NHL advertisements and the divisional realignment. [BSH]