*It was a big day for prospects, and a a big day for prospect talk. First up, Alexis Gendron sure is having himself a week. [BSH]
*And then Alex over at PHLY brought us a really interesting chat with a really interesting prospect: one Egor Zavragin. [PHLY]
*And in the realm of future prospects, we’ve got a draft ranking to dive into way too early! [The Athletic]
*In less prospecty news, the Flyers are staring down a bit of a numbers crunch, and is it possible that Noah Cates is the odd man out? [BSH]
*Anthony Richard has been a fun little addition to the forward mix, and while he might not be around for a long time, he’s making the most of the opportunity he has in front of him. [Inquirer]
*The Flyers are figuring it out, they’re finding their identity again. [The Athletic]
*Despite mandates for them in other North American leagues, only 55 NHL players are wearing neck protection this season. What’s up with that? [DFO]
*More offer sheets, anyone? [The Athletic]
*And finally, in more serious news, a trial date has been set for the five Hockey Canada players’ sexual assault case. [TSN]