*Big weekend eh fam? Biggest news for us is the Flyers landed on a goaltender, signing Brian Elliott to a very reasonable two year contract. Giddy up! [BSH]
*In a lot of ways, Brian Elliott is a lot like Steve Mason. One way they differ? Brian Elliott feels very comfortable playing in a tandem situation. [CSN Philly]
*One way he’s a lot like Steve Mason is that the Flyers are hoping to rehab him back into the goalie he was with St. Louis. Sometimes you just need a change of scenery. [Inquirer]
*And our old pal Steve ended up in Winnipeg. Here’s hoping he does super well up there. [BSH]
*So what happened to Steve Mason in Philly? Why’d this all end so badly? [BSH]
*Either way, here’s hoping the fresh starts for both Mason and Elliott lead to great seasons for the two netminders. [AP]
*The Michael Del Zotto era has also officially ended as he ends up signing with the Canucks. [BSH]
*The Flyers also made some AHL signings over the weekend. Well, probable AHL signings. [BSH]
*Let’s take a larger look at how the Phantoms were impacted by the free agency frenzy. [Highland Park Hockey]
*And if you were busy on the beach this weekend and miss out, here’s a fill rundown of all this weekend’s signings. [SB Nation]
*So the other very big Flyers news this weekend was the “reveal” of the fact that Nolan Patrick had surgery before the draft and won’t participate in development camp. People FREAKED OUT on social media. [CSN Philly]
*But the kid is fine! And Hextall knew all of this before he drafted him! There’s literally nothing to worry about! [NHL.com]
*Ranking the five best and five worst signings to happen over the break. [Puck Daddy]
*And finally, this is a link to Naked Joe Thornton and Naked Brent Burns. First, you’re welcome. Second, if you’re at work, proceed with caution. Third, you’re welcome. [Puck Daddy]
