*Remember when Claude Giroux wore number 56? Before he became a legend? Good times. Anyhoo, winning shootouts was a big part of the Flyers’ relative success last season, and this upcoming season there are a few more guys besides Trevor Zegras who might be able to help. [BSH]
*We’re not very far from the aforementioned upcoming season — 56 days, in fact! — and there are still quite a few outstanding questions that need answering. By someone. [Inquirer]
*One thing that’s got to give you a bit of confidence about Danny Briere as general manager is the way he completely flipped the goalie situation in just two season. It’s pretty impressive. [NBC Sports Philly]
*While we are talking goalies, we’ve got our first goalie appearance on this year’s 25 Under 25! Up at number 18, the kid I decided just now is called Car Bjar. [BSH]
*And finally, we’re still doing grades, and while this one is probably a little less relevant to your interests than the first two, we’re completists around here. You’re getting all the grades. [Sportsnet]
