*Nolan Patrick practiced with the team again, which makes it hard not to wonder if he’s really, really progressing. [NBC Sports Philly]
*That said, Alain Vigneault doesn’t expect him to play this season. So take that for what it is worth. [Inquirer]
*Last night Ivan Provorov played his 300th straight NHL game and he says his training program is what keeps him going. So, we should all start pushing tractor tires up hills. It’ll be good for us. [Inquirer]
*Chuck Fletcher doesn’t seem to think any big splashy deadline moves are needed for this team to make it into the playoffs this season.