Friday Morning Fly By: Who needs a mentor

January 10, 2024: The Philadelphia Flyers play a game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Wells Fargo Center. Photo Credit: Heather Barry*The Flyers have made some off-board draft selections that are looking, dare we say, pretty good. And this may have earned their scouts a little bit of extra leeway here. [BSH]

*Erik Johnson is back with the Flyers, and embracing the role of veteran helper to the new kids. [NHL]

*Bumper Bonk may not be a part of Oliver Bonk’s professional projection, but there’s still plenty to be excited about in his game. [BSH]

*The AHL schedule is out! See when the Phantoms are going to be in action this season. [BSH]

*Speaking of the AHL, word on the street is that…