According to a new article from Anthony Di Marco of the Daily Faceoff, the Philadelphia Flyers aren’t expected to retain Jett Luchanko for the duration of the season if he doesn’t rise out of a fourth-line role. While Philadelphia’s front office believes Luchanko could “hold his own” in a bottom-six role, they will need to see a breakout from him if they’re to keep him beyond … [Read more...] about Flyers’ May Assign Jett Luchanko Back To OHL
Matvei Michkov Benched Again Late In Flyers Win
The Philadelphia Flyers completed a dramatic overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild yesterday, but not everything is going smoothly so far to start the season in Philadelphia. While the Flyers have compiled a decent 2-2-1 record to start the year, one of the more notable emerging storylines on the Flyers has been the usage of star second-year forward Matvei Michkov. According … [Read more...] about Matvei Michkov Benched Again Late In Flyers Win
McKee Was A Finalist For Flyers Head Coaching Role
Long-time NHL rearguard Jay McKee wound up being a finalist for the Flyers coaching job, relays Scott Wheeler of The Athletic (subscription link). He was linked as a speculative candidate if Philadelphia expanded its search but he wound up having a three-hour interview for the position. McKee’s desire is not to be an NHL assistant first before moving to a head coaching role at … [Read more...] about McKee Was A Finalist For Flyers Head Coaching Role
Evening Notes: Lycksell, Cooley, Zamula
The Ottawa Senators assigned forward Olle Lycksell to the AHL’s Belleville Senators early on Friday. Lycksell appeared in two games with Ottawa this week, but sat out of the team’s most recent game on Thursday. He didn’t manage any scoring in those appearances. Lycksell is in his first year in the Senators’ organization after signing a one-year, two-way, league-minimum $775K … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Lycksell, Cooley, Zamula
Flyers Reinstate Cam York From Injured Reserve
Oct. 16: York has been reinstated ahead of tonight’s game against the Jets, the team announced. Emil Andrae was returned to AHL Lehigh Valley yesterday to open a roster spot. Oct. 14: Although it’s not a complete guarantee, the Philadelphia Flyers are expected to welcome back one of their better defenseman tomorrow for practice, and potentially for their game on Thursday … [Read more...] about Flyers Reinstate Cam York From Injured Reserve
