*So Nolan Patrick was set to make his big debut on the Flyers practice ice but he did not do this because he has an infection in his face. An infection. IN his face. [Inquirer]
*Which makes this article about how there’s no need to wait on Nolan Patrick as long as he is healthy kind of hilarious. [Daily News]
*Nicolas Aube-Kubel is another one of the Flyers’ sort-of middling prospects who is hoping to make more of an impact this season. [CSN Philly]
*As Flyers fans, we really should greet each morning with a loud, genuine, THANK YOU to the Nashville Predators for matching that Shea Weber offer sheet lo those many years ago. [Puck Daddy]
*So what would you say is the best play in Flyers’ history? [CSN Philly]
*The Golden Knights tested their prospects’ knowledge of 90s music and the results are predictably hilarious and also hello you are old. [SB Nation]
*Looks like the AHL is going to allow its players to go to the Olympics. No two-way guys, though. [CSN Philly]
*Buuuuttttt because the NHL is an absolute shitshow, there is reportedly a “backup schedule” that would allow for the league to break while players represent their countries. Would not surprise at all, to be honest. [Puck Daddy]
*There is always a ton of speculation about what goes on in NHL locker rooms, from who leads to who is a cancer, so it’s kinda fun to hear about it from a players’ perspective. [The Players’ Tribune]
*Have you ranked your top 25 under 25 yet?? DO IT IT IS FUN! [BSH]
*And finally, Andrew MacDonald: truly the gift that keeps on giving. [BSH]
