*EVERYTHING happened yesterday. First, Homer gave all of the money to Andrew MacDonald. For some reason. [BSH]
*About 20 minutes before that news broke, Kevin wrote a great piece on MacDonald after doing some pretty extensive video research on the defenseman. [BSH]
*AndyMac spoke with the media about his deal after practice. [Flyers]
*Steve Mason is still not a certainty for tomorrow’s game. Horror. [CSN Philly]
*In happier news, Shayne Gostisbehere is a Flyer! He’ll report to the Phantoms for the remainder of their season. [BSH] [SBN College Hockey]
*Ghost Bear spoke with the media about his decision to sign with the Flyers. [BSH]
*Two reasons the Flyers should be confident vs. the Rangers. [CSN Philly]
*Meltzer has some post-practice updates on the team, as well as some thoughts on Ghost. [Hockeybuzz]
*Moving Vinny Lecavalier to the fourth line has added some punch to the Flyers’ offense. [Flyers]
*Expectations are very high for Claude Giroux. [CSN Philly]
*Bernie Parent offered some advice to the Flyers ahead of game one. [Philly.com]
*25 things we should know about the New York Rangers heading into the first round. [Philly.com]
*Speaking of the Rangers, they signed Ghost Bear’s teammate and Union captain Mat Bodie yesterday. [Blueshirt Banter]
*If the playoff predictions are any indication, the Flyers are a pretty big underdog. [SB Nation] [ESPN]
*Preview tonight’s playoff games here: Pens vs. Blue Jackets, Habs vs. Lightning, & Ducks vs. Stars.
*Peter Laviolette has been named head coach of the 2014 US Men’s National Team. [USA Hockey]
*Friedman’s latest 30 Thoughts. [CBC]
*The Buffalo Sabres lost the draft lotto; Florida will pick first next year. We feel your pain, Sabres. [Die By The Blade]
*If you’re looking for a place to watch the game, BSH & Philly Phaithful are hosting a viewing party. [BSH]
*And in case you missed it, check out last night’s episode of BSH Radio here.