*Now that we’re officially in the back nine of the August doldrums, it seems reasonable to start getting excited about some stuff. Like, for example, the rookie series up in Allentown. [BSH]
*The rookie games are always a good time, but this year? It’ll be Matvei Michkov’s debut in a Flyers jersey. That’s exciting. [Inquirer]
*Speaking of Allentown, the Phantoms have made some offseason moves that may serve as harbingers for what’s to come, organizationally. [BSH]
*Emil Andrae will likely start the year with the Phantoms, but the organization is hoping this will be the year he forces his way on to the big club.