*So it really seems like Alexei Kolosov is not coming back. And naturally everyone is having a measured and rational response to learning this newest bit of news:
*Anyhoo, despite the Flyers organization clearly being filled with incompetent monsters who lock goalies in flea-ridden hovels, presumably with that Jigsaw guy, Travis Konecny wants to play nowhere else. [BSH]
*If you’re still on the fence about this Konecny deal, or think it’s bad all together, allow the wonderful Jordan Hall to convince you that it’s actually pretty darn good. [NBC Sports Philly]
*If you’re into prospect watching we’ve put together a handy guide to the World Junior Summer Showcase, which kicked off yesterday. So many international sports! So few hours in the day! [BSH]
*The dead days of summer (we’re in ’em, folks) are for silly thought exercises, so here’s a fun one: if there were another expansion draft, who’d you want to see taken from the Flyers? [Sportsnet]
*Summers are also for rankings — nothing better than a ranked list to get the people talking, right? — so enjoy this ranking of the top 25 players of the 21st century. And then argue about it, it’s what they want you to do. [ESPN]
*And finally, a new BSH Podcast! You’ll never guess what the boys are talking about. That’s right folks, the only thing going right now, Travis Konecny. Please to enjoy! [BSH]