Around the Net March 24, 2014: Flyers sweep weekend contests, host Kings tonight; Raffl signs extension, more

Welcome to Around the Net, a bi-weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. Today we look back at the Flyers weekend that included two big wins over Dallas and St. Louis, Michael Raffl signed a contract extension and the L.A. Kings come to town tonight, with Jeff Carter and Mike Richards in tow.

Flyers beat NHL leading Blues, 4-1 for their 5th straight win

The Flyers continue to play excellent hockey down the stretch: [Broad Street Hockey-Kurt R.] [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] [The 700 Level- Greg Paone]

Raffl signs two year extension

The rookie forward from Austria has been impressive this season and deserved a new deal: [Broad Street Hockey- Albert Kleine] [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] 

Kings come to town

Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, etc, return to Philly to play against the Flyers: [ Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer] [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] [Kuklas Korner] 

A quick update; Mike Richards left without talking to reporters and the Philly media was none too pleased:

BroadStBull12:06pm via Twitter for iPhone

Richards blows off reporters. Sneaks out while 20 reporters waited by his locker for 15 mins.

waynefish112:07pm via Twitter for iPhone

Richards ducks Philly media at morning skate.

The Flyers continue towards the playoffs. Get your Philadelphia Flyers tickets here.

That’s all for today, join us Friday for more links from around the web on the Flyers and the NHL.