*Y’all… nothing is happening. With Zegras and Drysdale locked up, we fear that Silent Season is upon us all. So prepare yourself for the next few weeks of writers trying to fill their pages with speculation and rumors and what-ifs and maybes. Like this rumor, about Connor McDavid wanting to come to play for your Philadelphia Flyers. [Oilers Nation]
*And now, for a little speculation, we considered what Danny Briere might be able to do with the Boston Bruins as a trade partner. [BSH]
*Filling the “what if” category is an exercise in trying to predict what the next expansion draft might look like for each of the league’s current 32 teams. This will probably happen sooner than we think, because Gary cannot help himself. [The Athletic]
*Anyway, heading into next season, the Flyers as a whole are going to feel some pressure to produce a season, at minimum, just as successful as last season turned out to be. But these guys are probably going to feel a little more pressure than everyone else. [BSH]
*As you know, more than a few NHLers try their hand at broadcasting once their career on the ice is over, with varying degrees of success. But did you know that there’s a TRAINING CAMP?? [ESPN]
*And finally, Nike made Gritty shoes. They’re not going to say they’re Gritty shoes, but they’re Gritty shoes. In case you needed a reason to buy some new shoes. [Inquirer]
