*First things first: let’s check in on Broad Street Hockey’s Top 25 Under 25. Coming in at Number 21, Sam Tuomaala. [BSH]
*Keeping in line with rankings and prospect pools, The Athletic places the Flyers’ pipeline at No. 11 in the NHL. Frankly, not too bad under the circumstances. [The Athletic]
*OK, but let’s get to the rankings that actually matter. What are the odds that the Flyers finish dead last in the NHL this year? Are any of us willing to place the bet? [Inquirer]
*If you thought that certain trades were nothing more than a distant idea, you might want to reconsider. Though we can only speculate about hypotheticals, the fast-approaching season is giving life to a litany of last-minute trade rumors, and a couple of familiar names are on this list. [ESPN]
*Meanwhile, other players aren’t going anywhere. Would you accept $53 million dollars over the course of four years if it meant you were stuck playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs? Best of luck, Auston! [TSN]
*Lastly, it’s sometimes encouraging to know the Flyers aren’t the only team with major questions that need to be answered. [Sportsnet]
