After the all-star game weekend, or as I treat it, a weekend without hockey, it's time for the Flyers to get back to work. No real stories sizzling right now, but a few odds and ends floating around.
-The list of potential defensemen trade acquisitions seems to be shrinking, as Tim Gleason has re-signed with Carolina and will be off the market. In addition, there are indications that Nashville will trade neither Weber nor Suter. That puts more pressure on a potential Schenn trade for the Flyers? That, or they start looking elsewhere.
-Speaking of the Schenn trade, that can't happen until JVR returns from a concussion. JVR, Briere and Jagr are all close to returning from their injuries, but the exact date of return is unclear. I wouldn't rush it.
-And of course, the goalie issue. Apparently Bryz will start tonight after having had some time to clear his head. Laviolette keeps trotting him out, though Bryz isn't getting any better (maybe even worse). If the playoffs started today, I would play Bob, but there's still 2+ months for things to sort themselves out. Laviolette will give him every chance to get right, but if he doesn't improve, it would be foolish to make him the playoff starter and expect his play to magically change when the playoffs begin.
-The Carter trade debacle has hit a new low for Columbus. Apparently the team is actively looking to trade him, but they want a package similar to what they gave the Flyers this offseason. That's not going to happen. Either way, the team sucks and there won't be a happy resolution for any party soon.
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