Notes from the farm

Just after the Flyers announced that Craig Berube will be joining John Stevens' staff behind the Flyers bench, the Phantoms have named former Ottawa Senators boss John Paddock as the new coach. Paddock has been with the organization before, back when the Hershey Bears were the AHL affiliate. Not a bad move, especially considering this could be the last season for the Phantoms in Philly once the Spectrum is gone.

And speaking of the Spectrum, the 76ers released their new schedule for the upcoming season. In March, the Sixers will play the Chicago Bulls in the last-ever basketball game at the old barn. If it's anything like the final Flyers game, there should be tons of old Sixer players and officials present. My question is: if the Sixers can get a regular-season game, why not the Flyers? With all due respect, I'd rather see the Flyers take on someone like Boston, New York, or Pittsburgh in a game that counts rather than a preseason match against Carolina. At least let the Hurricanes wear the old Whaler jerseys to get some nostalgia back.