*We’re pretty well settled into the offseason by now, but the Flyers are still chipping away at their remaining bits of business. They ticked another box before we hit the weekend, beating the clock on arbitration and getting Jamie Drysdale signed to a four-year extension. [BSH]
*It’s an important piece to have gotten done, and all in all, it’s a tidy bit of business. [PHLY]
*Elsewhere in the hockey world, another big contract was signed on Friday, as the Blackhawks got a deal done with Connor Bedard. [Sportsnet]
*There aren’t a whole ton of bigger name free agents still hanging around out there, but we’re keeping an eye on it. [ESPN]
*Speaking of things we’re keeping an eye on, it’s the ongoing will they, won’t they trade saga with the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck. [TSN]
*Circling back on recent signees, there’s a lot of reason for optimism around Trevor Zegras and his ultimate ability to play a high-end center role on this team. [BSH]
*And finally, the Flyers’ forward group is looking a little crowded, and that could leave Alex Bump in a tenuous situation. [BSH]
