*Welcome to the second week of September, Flyers fans, a week in which you will see hockey players on a sheet of ice wearing Flyers jerseys. It’s just the rookie exhibition game in Allentown, sure, BUT IT’S REAL HOCKEY. Anyhoo, speaking of The Kids, next up on the 25U25 at lucky number 13 is one of those kids we are pretty psyched about getting a look at. [BSH]
*Another kid we might think about getting psyched about is Jack Berglund, who has apparently taken some big steps forward. [NBC Sports Philly]
*If you are one of those insufferable fans obsessed with the idea of tanking, don’t you fret, grumpypants! It is not out of the realm of possibilities for the Flyers to end up, once again, in the lottery. [BSH]
*In something that might be relevant to your interests, noted Flyers disliker Corey Pronman takes a look at which rebuilding teams are the closest to actually competing for the Stanley Cup. [The Athletic]
*Getting back to Kids On Ice for a sec; the NHL Rookie Showcase recently took place and it turns out these youths have lots of thoughts about lots of things. [ESPN]
*Here it is, September 8, and we’ve still got several pretty darn good RFAs walking around without contracts. [Sportsnet]
*And finally, because what’s better on a Monday morning than a good chuckle, it’s the return of the Flyperblog! Flyers fans need to starting preparing themselves for the long, unrelenting NHL season and here’s one strategy that might help you get ready. [BSH]
