Welcome to Around the Net, a bi-weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. On this lovely Friday, we look at the Flyers hot streak, prospect Robert Hagg signing a contract and Claude Giroux's MVP candidacy.
Flyers continue hot streak, down Stars 4-2
Wayne Simmonds had 2 goals and Steve Mason made 33 saves: [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio]
Swedish prospect Hagg signs deal
The 19 year old defenseman will finish out the year with the Phantoms: [Hockeybuzz.com-Bill Meltzer] [Broad Street Hockey-Kurt R.] [Flyers.nhl.com]
Giroux in MVP discussion
Claude Giroux has elavated his game and people are starting to notice: [The 700 Level]
Of course, Ryan Lambert disagrees, because of course he does: [Puck Daddy-Ryan Lambert]
Are the Flyers in the Penguins heads?
Let me put it this way; they own a condo in the skulls of the Pens players. Full furnished. [The Hockey Writers-Bill Schoeninger]
NHL roundup
A look at all of last night's action: [The Hockey News]
The Flyers continue to march towards the postseason. Get your Philadelphia Flyers tickets here.
That’s all for this week, join me next week for more links from around the web on the Flyers and the NHL.