11.  Bentley and reserve quarterback Dan Kendra both missed practice because of upset stomachs, and a few other Seminoles also were feeling ill.

12.  Bob Carpenter missed practice with a charley horse in his right leg and may be out for a week.

13.  Both missed a few practices because they were pouting about money and playing time.

14.  Bledsoe, too, has rarely missed a practice, but Wednesday he walked around the field.

15.  Bradley missed practice for the third consecutive day.

16.  -- ADAM GRAVES, the left wing, missed practice with a lingering elbow cut, but is expected to be in uniform.

17.  -- BOB CARPENTER missed practice because of a stiff back, but said he would play against the Flyers.

18.  -- BRIAN LEETCH, the star defenseman, missed practice for the second day with the flu, but is expected to be in the lineup.

19.  -- Mavs forward Eduardo Najera missed practice Saturday because of a sore left knee but is expected to play today.

20.  ----- Right wing Rob DiMaio missed practice because of back spasms.