*What a way to close out the cursed mouse trip, eh? Not a great one in Edmonton last night. RECAP!
*It was a wild day over in Sweden at the World Junior Championship, as Team Canada found themselves on the wrong side of a close game with heavy-underdog Czechia. [CBC]
*Our boy Cutter and Team USA, though, are headed to the Semis. [NHL.com]
*Anyway, back to the Flyers. It’ll be absolutely insane if John Tortorella isn’t a Jack Adams finalist. A travesty, even. [Inquirer]
*And you know what else? The new Flyers front office is, so far, really great. A 180-degree turn from where we’ve been the last few years. For now. DON’T SCREW IT UP, BOYS. [BSH]
*We’ve got a game coming up against the Penguins in a few days, and great news, everyone: Sidney Crosby is still good. [Sportsnet]
*There are always two or several NHL rules that fans and pundits think need changing. Here are a few one Hockey Man would like to see. [The Athletic]
*And finally, NHL Awards! Let’s guess what they’ll be, in January! Why not?! [ESPN]