*It’s who’s-gonna-coach-the-Flyers o’clock in the Hockey Cinematic Universe and folks are still pushing Rick Tocchet and The Guy. And Ian Laperriere. Why, tho? [Daily Faceoff]
*But like, why? Why is Tocchet a good idea? We don’t think he is. [BSH]
*Current coach Brad Shaw let us know yesterday that we will soon be getting a look at New Guy Karsen Dorwart. So that’s fun. [BSH]
*Speaking of new guys, Jett Luchanko is settling in with the Phantoms and looking pretty, pretty, pretty good. Check out Maddie’s thoughts over on Charlie’s website. [PHLY]
*Checking in on this year’s deadline moves, including our boy Scott Laughton. Who seems to be struggling to find a fit on his new team. [Sportsnet]
*Looks like the NHL and the NHLPA have officially begun their talks with regard to a new CBA. Should be interesting to see what comes out of it this time. [TSN]
*You know how whenever a new young guy joins a team he usually ends up living with an old guy and his family while he gets settled in? Turns out that works well pretty much all of the time. [Sportsnet]
*And finally, there may be no other guy who has had an “office” quite like Alex Ovechkin has. You know if he gets to that spot, the puck is almost certainly going in. As we wait for the record-breaking goal to come, here’s a look at why he is so dangerous once he posts up in his office. [ESPN]
