Bailey’s Daily: Flyers, Ryan Johansen; Coyotes Relocation Possible

In Monday’s edition of Bailey’s Daily, we’ll be talking the latest Philadelphia Flyers news, NHL news, stories, highlights, and more from the last day.

Flyers News

• Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere cleared up the confusion around Ryan Johansen, sharing the real reason for the player’s absence from the organization.
• If you missed Saturday night’s Flyers game, be grateful! But, we have you covered with our takeaways, from Morgan Frost’s between-the-legs goal to the several defensive breakdowns.
• Flyers head coach John Tortorella stuck up for rookie goalie Sam Ersson despite the team’s struggles with keeping the puck out of the net, “I don’t have any complaints about Sam.”
• With the losses piling up on the blueline, is it time the Flyers give Swedish youngster Emil Andrae a shot on defense?
• ICYMI: Is Cam York the NHL’s most underrated defenseman? He’s been eating heavy minutes on a depleted Flyers team despite only being in his first full season in the NHL.

NHL News from National Hockey Now

• The Pittsburgh Penguins suddenly have a little bit of life, if you can believe it; with another win, their playoff chances have increased yet again.
• Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is going to have a hearing on Monday for his illegal hit to the head against Tampa Bay’s Conor Sheary.
• Dallas Stars winger Joe Pavelski, longtime teammates with San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton, might make a guest appearance at Thornton’s jersey retirement; Pavelski also shared his thoughts on the small crowds at the SAP Center.
• Sportsnet: It comes down to this, pretty much; a land auction in Phoenix will likely decide whether or not the Arizona Coyotes remain in Arizona.
• What do the Boston Bruins have that other teams don’t? A healthy, deep blueline, thanks in large part to Andrew Peeke, whom Mark Recchi gave a glowing review after arriving.

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