It’s that time of year again, when Metro gets to play Santa Claus for the Flyers.After their recent 10-game winning streak and first wild-card spot position in the standings, many players are definitely on the “nice list". They will receive gifts that range from normal to absurd to unrealistic. But in the spirit of the holidays, let’s have some fun.Claude Giroux — A free honeymoonThe recently-engaged captain gets a trip to gorgeous Fiji.Radko Gudas — Get-out-of-jail free cardThe bruising defenseman can turn this in to the league office the next time he receives a suspension.Ivan Provorov — Voted in as a Rookie-of-the-Year finalistAnointed the team’s No. 1 defenseman, the 19-year-old could become the second straight Flyers D-man to earn the distinct honor.Roman Lyubimov — Rosetta Stone appSince it looks like he’s here to stay, the crafty Russian can use some assistance to learn English.Michael Raffl — A foam jerseyAlways on the receiving end of some brutal — and borderline dirty — hits, a little extra cushion won’t hurt.Michael Del Zotto — A new contractWith defensemen Mark Streit and Nick Shultz free agents this summer, the Flyers will need his veteran presence going forward. Also a free agent, Del Zotto, 26, is developing into an excellent two-way player.Wayne Simmonds — SEPTA trains to the Wells Fargo Center named after himAs one of the league’s top goal scorers (tied for third with 16 and tied for first with eight on the power play through Tuesday) the “Wayne-Train” is chugging along at full speed this season.Brandon Manning and Nick Cousins — Visit from the Ghost of Christmas PresentCousins must take advantage of the opportunity to prove he is part of the future — just like Manning has successfully done this year.Chris Vandevelde — LectroFan White Noise MachineThe new proud father of a baby girl, born early last month, will love this.Travis Konecny — Visit from the Ghost of Christmas FutureThe 19-year-old rookie, who is having a solid year, gets a look at his full potential.Brayden Schenn — A promise not to bring up hockey at Christmas dinnerBrother Luke is on the Coyotes, who are tied for the fewest wins in the league.Mark Streit — Another glass from the Fountain of YouthThe 39-year-old defenseman is on pace to crack 40 points.Shayne Gostisbehere and Michal Neuvirth — Visit from the Ghost of Christmas PastBoth players can use a reminder of why they were so sensational last year.Steve Mason — A few days away from the rinkThe goalie has started 16 of the last 18 games and can use a much-needed — and earned — break.Sean Couturier — Good healthThe second-line center has missed the last 14 games with an MCL sprain in his left knee, and did not play in most of last year’s playoff series against the Caps due to an injury.Dale Weiss — An Elf on the Shelf dollSomeone has to get one.Andrew MacDonald — Professionalism AwardAfter spending most of last season with the Phantoms, the defenseman handled the demotion with class and is reaping the rewards this year as one of the team’s top D-men.Pierre-Edouard Bellemare — Unsung Hero AwardAs one of their best penalty killers and shutdown forwards, he doesn’t get enough credit.Jake Voracek — First half MVPHe has returned to his 2014-15 form after a subpar year last year and should get rewarded with an All-Star nod.
