*The Flyers kicked off the annual Disney On Ice Trip™ this weekend, first with a nice little win over the Ducks and their third line winger William Gauthier. RECAP!
*One of the best parts of that Ducks game was the performance of Sam Ersson, who looked pretty solid for the first time since coming back from injury. [Inquirer]
*One of the worst parts of that Ducks game was Matvei Michkov being benched for the entire third period. [NBC Sports Philly]
*A look back at the trade that sent Gauthier to Anaheim and brought Jamie Drysdale to Philly… how’s it looking with the benefit of hindsight? [The Athletic]
*The Flyers might not have a top line, or a fully formed second line, or a bonafide top-pair on defense, but you know what they do have? An absolutely sick third line. [Inquirer]
*Don’t forget, fam: we’re recapping all of the World Junior Championship action for you every single day. And we have one of the best in the business doing it. [BSH]
*Related, have you been enjoying Team USA’s goal song? [ESPN]
*And finally, we are very nearly to the new year, so here are resolutions for each and every NHL club. [The Athletic]
