The NHL Department of Player Safety has issued New York Islanders winger Maxim Tsyplakov a three-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia Flyers winger Ryan Poehling on Tuesday night. The hit came in the latter half of the first period, with Tsyplakov flying into Poehling while he was crashing the net. Poehling left the game with a head injury, which NHL … [Read more...] about Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov Suspended Three Games
Flyers, Comcast Spectacor Announce Plans For New Arena
9:39 a.m.: Comcast Spectacor has officially announced the plan, a joint venture between them and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, to see a new arena for the Flyers and 76ers open in 2031 at the latest. They’re also investing “in the revitalization of Market East in Center City,” where the 76ers were previously set to construct a new home. 8:33 a.m.: The Flyers, along … [Read more...] about Flyers, Comcast Spectacor Announce Plans For New Arena
Samuel Ersson Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
New York Rangers defenseman Zac Jones voiced his frustration when discussing his recent stretch of healthy scratches amid the Rangers losing skid (as per Sean O’Leary of The Score). Jones, who will sit for the fifth time in six games tomorrow, said that he feels as though he is rotting away. The 24-year-old was a regular for the Rangers prior to the team bringing in Will Borgen … [Read more...] about Samuel Ersson Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
Flyers Recall Olle Lycksell
The Flyers have added a bit of forward depth to their roster heading into tonight’s game against Columbus. Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia relays (Twitter link) that Philadelphia has recalled winger Olle Lycksell from AHL Lehigh Valley. They are now carrying the maximum of 23 players on the roster. This move comes on the heels of center Sean Couturier not being at the … [Read more...] about Flyers Recall Olle Lycksell
Philadelphia Flyers Assign Emil Andrae To The AHL
The Philadelphia Flyers have assigned defenseman Emil Andrae to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League. The move comes as somewhat of a surprise as the 22-year-old Andrae has been solid in 20 NHL games. The 2020 second-round pick has a goal and four assists in the NHL this year, as well as a +3 plus/minus rating, 22 hits and 28 blocks. His underlying numbers … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Assign Emil Andrae To The AHL