Around the Net February 7,2014: Mr. Snider hates the Olympics; Flyers beat Avalanche, host Calgary tomorrow; Trade rumors

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Snider mad over Giroux snub, Olympics

Mr. Snider voiced his displeasure over his star player not playing in Sochi and his general dislike of the Olympics:[CSNPhilly-Tim Panaccio] [Broad Street Hockey-Kurt R.] [Puck Daddy- Greg Wyshynski]

Flyers beat Avalanche for 3rd straight win

The Flyers are hot again and so is Steve Mason: [The 700 Level-Greg Paone] [The Checking Line-John Russo] [Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer]

NHL news and rumors

Kris Letang had a stroke. Scary. [Puck Daddy-Sean Leahy]

News and notes from Kulka: [Kulka's Korner-Paul]

Rumors from Eklund: [Hockeybuzz-Eklund]

The Flyers finish the season out with 15 home games. Get your Philadelphia Flyers tickets here.

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