Luke Schenn is expected to start the season alongside veteran Kimmo Timonen on the Philadelphia Flyers' top blueline pairing. "He's so smart out there and such a calm presence," Schenn said of Timonen. "He's an all-star in the league and a veteran presence-and to get the chance to practice beside him has been awesome." Schenn led NHL defencemen in hits last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but hasn't contributed much offensively in his first four seasons in the league. If he remains paired with the offensive-minded Timonen throughout the year, the 23-year-old may be the beneficiary of some unexpected points.