*Ryan Ellis’ introductory press conference shed some light on his goals in Philadelphia, and some important injury notes to clear up — straight from the defenders mouth. [BSH]
*The gang from BSH radio talks the Ellis trade, optimism, and more. [BSH]
*Bigger news than the Ellis trade? Yep, you guessed it: the Flyers’ preseason schedule has been released. [BSH]
*The BSH community draft board continues to chug along, and next up you’ve picked a center who gained some valuable experience overseas this past season. [BSH]
*Nice roundup of players mocked to the Flyers in the first round for Friday, and who the Kraken might from the club tonight in the expansion draft. [Philly Voice]
*Our pal Ryan Gilbert looks at where Seattle could go as well, with a defensive flavor. [Philly Hockey Now]
*On some of the risers and fallers come NHL draft weekend from one of the best prospect writers in the game. [Hockey Sense with Chris Peters]
*Speaking of Ellis, his new number — No. 94 — has a story in itself. [NBCSP]
*Elsewhere in the league, the Canadiens don’t appear able to bring back the excellent Phillip Danault. [Sportsnet]
