Today's open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes...
* Claude Giroux wasn’t in the lineup for last night’s final exhibition match for Team Canada prior to the World Cup, but Ron Hextall says he’s fine: [CSN Philly]
* Claude almost ended up getting some friendly company on Team Canada: Tyler Seguin is reportedly out for the World Cup, and none other than Wayne Simmonds was reportedly among those being considered for his replacement... [Today’s Slapshot]
* ...but Team Canada went with Ryan O’Reilly instead.