*Oh, boy. Oh, boy. The NHL schedule is here. We can finally know exactly when for several months of the year we will be plopped down on our couches and either watching some sort of Orange and Black tragedy slowly be unveiled for us, or actually have hope and find joy in watching the Philadelphia Flyers. All 82 games are here to feast your eyes upon. [BSH]
*But what is a schedule without knowing where to look? There are several underlying storylines in the 82 games for the Flyers’ 2025-26 season. From potential revenge games for players playing their former team, to the now-annual tradition of Cutter Gauthier coming to Philadelphia to receive a hurricane of boo’s. Here’s what you need to know: [BSH]
*Enough about the schedule. One of the Flyers’ key additions this offseason was goaltender Dan Vladar. And while he isn’t the most interesting name that was on the goaltending market, the 27-year-old netminder is certainly bringing the right kind of attitude to Philadelphia. He knows that nothing is a given, but he has an opportunity to take the crease. [BSH]
*When the Flyers have three prospects with the first name Jack, you know that there needs to be a feature written on them. Jack Berglund, Jack Murtagh, and Jack Nesbitt all have varying levels of potential and current skill, but they do certainly all share a first name. [NHL.com]
*Elsewhere, emergency backup goalies face major uncertainty with new NHL rule on the incoming CBA starting in the 2026-27 season. [Sportsnet]
*Maybe the most dramatic return to the city of their former team will be Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto. That’s happening on March 23. It is going to be must-watch television. Maybe we get some Leafs fans throwing full beer cans directly at their previously beloved star’s head, or maybe just some light jeers from the suits trying to act normal for the clients they’re hosting in the lower bowl. [TSN]
*Former NHL goaltender and longtime executive, Wayne Thomas, has passed away at age 77. [TheScore]