Between the Pipes-12/09/14-Umberger returns to Columbus;Laughton impressing

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage.

In defense of Coburn

The Flyers PK failings are not all on Braydon Coburn: [Broad Street Hockey- Kevin Christmann] [Pattison Ave.]

Umberger returns to Columbus

R.J. Umberger returns to C-bus for the first time tonight: [Philly.com-Jake Kaplan] [Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer]

Laughton shows he belongs

Scott Laughton continues to impress with his play: [The Hockey Writers-Greg Fernandez] [Philly.com- Sam Carchidi]

NHL news and notes

The biggest disappointments so far this season: [Puck Daddy-Greg Wyshynski]

Recaps of last night's action: [Kukla's Korner] [CSNPhilly.com] 

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