from Sarah Baicker of CSNPhilly,

The decision to knowingly violate the NHL's collective bargaining agreement will cost the Flyers $50,000, according to a source.

The team flew to Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 26, one of three required days off from team activities, according to article 16.5(b) of the CBA (see story). Teams are prevented from organized activities including management and coaching staff from Dec. 24-26.

General manager Ron Hextall said he was approached by players who requested the team depart for Nashville earlier than 12:01 a.m. Dec. 27, when teams playing on the road were permitted by the CBA to resume travel. It is very rare for a team to travel on the day of a game; in fact, for flights longer than 2.5 hours in length, the CBA forbids doing so.

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