*The Dallas Stars are swinging through South Philly tonight, and here’s hoping the Flyers can continue the (relatively) strong play we’ve seen from them over the last couple of games. And perhaps the goalie could make a few extra saves. Stranger things have happened. Anyhoo, Matvei Michkov is no longer the odds-on Calder favorite, and here’s why. [BSH]
*You may have heard: the Flyers need a center. Or two. Is Trevor Zegras still on the table? Where else can Danny B. set his sights? [Inquirer]
*Speaking of trades, Scott Laughton’s name is still kicking around the rumor mill. Still! [BSH]
*We’ve still got that potential Canucks trade hanging out there on the horizon. Probably not with the Flyers, but with somebody. [The Athletic]
*Related, Friedge’s latest 32 Thoughts has some insight into just what the heck is happening up there in Vancouver. [Sportsnet]
*Back to the Flyers — well the Flyers organization, at least. It’s Maddie’s latest deep dive into what’s going on with the kids! [BSH]
*On the more recent trades and signings in the Eastern Conference and which have aged well, and which have aged like lumpy stinky milk. [The Athletic]
*Looks like the league has decided to do something moderately interesting for the Winter Classic next year. Namely, holding it in Florida. [TSN]
*And finally, Flyers Charities continues to be a great asset to the Philly area, this time helping a local girl with cancer renovate her family’s home. Great story. [Inquirer]
