March 14, 2024. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov (35) makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers left wing Joel Farabee (86) in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Required Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
*Did you see the part in last night's game where three different Flyers on the ice lost their sticks? That sucked, but in a funny way. But for the most part, that match was just bad. review!
*This week's Flyperball features more discussion about your favorite coaches who have been lifted from suspension. [BSH]
* With the focus on the playoff race and the season coming to a close, what was the big news in hockey yesterday? The Penguins had a truck full of Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads that were supposed to be handed out at last night's game stolen. Ta. It was that kind of year for teams across the state. [BSH]
* Sean Couturier is having a relatively tough time on the ice right now, but he had a great assist on a short-handed goal late last night. That's because he's used to playing a little less than usual. [NBC Sports Philadelphia]
*On the dynamics of the Flyers defense, which currently has two young players and two very experienced veterans getting meaningful playing time: [Inquirer]
* 32 considerations. Includes some things we already know about the Flyers and some notes on future expansion candidates. [Sportsnet]
* Take a look at life on the fringe of an NHL roster: [The Athletic]
*Winter meeting is next week. what are they going to talk about? [TSN]
* Finally, I have no idea how you could write all this about Eric Tarsky's humble beginnings in the hockey world and never once mention “Broad Street Hockey,” but anyway, we… Read about our friend Eric: [TheScore]
