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Quick Hits: July 11, 2024
1)Flyers general manager Danny Briere did a one-on-one interview with Jason Myrtetus on the final day of Development Camp. The interview is available on the current edition of the Flyers Daily podcast. They discuss the offseason including the 2024 Draft, Development Camp, the arrival of Matvei Michkov, John Tortorella, roster construction, the current stage of the rebuild as Briere sees it, and tons more. To watch the 20-minute interview, click below. The audio version is available on Apple or on Spotify.
2) Flyers defenseman Erik Johnson is doing a media Zoom call at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday. He'll discuss his decision to re-sign a one-year contract with Philadelphia, his expectations for the 2024-25 season, approaching the 1,000-game milestone in the NHL, and other topics.
3)The Flyers Community Caravan is in Sea Isle City at Excursion Park (2 41st St.) in Sea Isle City on Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. It's the final stop on the "Shore Tour" portion of the annual offseason event.
4) July 11: Happy birthday wishes go out to Hockey Hall of Famer, Flyers Hall of Famer, Calder Cup winning Phantoms head and Jack Adams Trophy winning Flyers coach Bill Barber. Bill turns 72 today.