Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has not made his 2025-26 debut yet as he recovers from the season-ending surgery he underwent earlier this year, and today DailyFaceoff’s Anthony Di Marco reported that the player is targeting a return at some point in December. Ristolainen was the Flyers’ No. 2 defenseman by ice time last season, playing in 20:31 per night … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen Targeting December Return
Luchanko Could Get AHL Conditioning Stint To Delay Return To OHL
With his usage being limited thus far, the odds of Jett Luchanko spending the full season with the Flyers are dropping. However, Daily Faceoff’s Anthony DiMarco suggests that Philadelphia will at least look to drag the decision out a little longer by assigning him to AHL Lehigh Valley on a conditioning stint at some point. While he’s ineligible to play for the Phantoms … [Read more...] about Luchanko Could Get AHL Conditioning Stint To Delay Return To OHL
Flyers’ May Assign Jett Luchanko Back To OHL
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