*Two days into the offseason now, how’s everyone feeling? It was Hockey Hall of Fame Day yesterday, with this year’s class of inductees being announced. Big congrats to former Flyers Jeremy Roenick and Shea Weber! What do we think of this year’s choices? [NHL.com]
*But the most important news of the day? Matvei Michkov has officially been released from his contract with SKA. WE GOT ‘EM.
*And we got to hear from the man? boy? teenager? himself about why he decided to head over to the Flyers early. [BSH]
*After a bunch of smug jerks spent a bunch of time on the socials media telling Flyers fans not to be excited about Michkov’s arrival, here’s a refreshing take from someone who understands what’s going on here. [Philly Voice]
*Michkov coming early COULD affect the way Danny Briere approaches this offseason. It doesn’t have to, but it might. [Inquirer]
*It probably shouldn’t, though. [BSH]
*Maybe he’ll look to upgrade the D? Here’s a look at which teams need to do that most. In the form of a ranking of all 32 teams. Everyone loves a ranking. [The Athletic]
*Anyhoo, the draft is a mere two days away! (COME TO OUR PARTY!) We’ve made it to the end of the Community Draft Board, and maybe with the final pick in the first round the Flyers will take a swing on an American kid with some serious potential. [BSH]
*If you’re a subscriber over at Charlie’s website you can check out his full mock of the first round. [PHLY]
*Speaking of smart guys ranking draft picks, Bob MacKenzie’s final ranking came out yesterday. If anyone is going to get it right it’s Uncle Bob, so things are looking pretty good for the Flyers. [TSN]
*Zero chance you expected anything else, but Matt Tkachuk is already having the time of his life with teh Stanley Cup. As he should. [Sportsnet]
*And finally, a brand new mid-week Flyperbole! Michkov Mania kicking everything into gear. [BSH]
