*Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Flyers’ last Stanley Cup win over the Buffalo Sabres back in 1975. A long time, fam. [NBC Sports Philly]
*Looking back on that win, sometimes there’s just one guy you need to take you over the edge. And the Flyers found him in Reggie Leach. [Inquirer]
*The Flyers aren’t the only cursed sports franchise, of course. Several teams have very, very long championship droughts. Perhaps reading about them will make you feel better. [BSH]
*Got some news, yesterday. Ian Laperriere isn’t leaving the organization after all. Good news is he won’t be coaching anyone. [BSH]
*The Brad-Shaw-to-the-Devils things isn’t really new news, but yesterday the Devils finally confirmed that it is happening. Good luck, Brad, and unfortunately we hope you never win anything ever again (for now). [TSN]
*Anyway speaking of Ian Laperriere’s coaching prowess, if you’re a subscriber over at Charlie’s website you can check out Maddie’s latest on the Phantoms’ playoff struggles and how that relates to the organization’s approach to player development. [PHLY]
*Recently, the Very Smart People here at this website did a shift-by-shift watchalong of a Jake O’Brien game. This is what they learned. [BSH]
*Sticking with the draft, we are up to the 28th overall pick on the Community Draft Board and you people have chosen a high IQ defenseman out of Kitchener. [BSH]
*Related, James Hagens might be available to the Flyers at 6. This is why he’s dropped that far down. [The Athletic]
*And finally, the Flyers won’t be doing any of this, but there are definitely some guys who could stand to be bought out this summer. [Bleacher Report]
