Flyers center Ryan Johansen isn’t expected to play before his contract expires at the end of the 2024-25 season, GM Daniel Brière told reporters Friday (including Jon Bailey of Philly Hockey Now). Johansen was acquired from the Avalanche as part of the Sean Walker trade before the trade deadline, and he was waived the following day for assignment to AHL Lehigh Valley. He … [Read more...] about Ryan Johansen Not Expected To Play In 2024-25
Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen Undergoes Triceps Surgery
The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has undergone surgery to repair a ruptured triceps tendon. He’s expected to have a three-month recovery period and be fully ready for the start of 2024 training camp (Twitter link). Ristolainen has been out since February 10th with the injury, moving to injured reserve on February 26th. Ristolainen … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen Undergoes Triceps Surgery
Jeff Carter Announces Retirement
The Penguins announced postgame that veteran center Jeff Carter is retiring after a 19-year NHL career. He’d spent the last three seasons and change in Pittsburgh, maintaining his status as a regular but slipping to bottom-six minutes as his point production and all-around game declined. The two-time Stanley Cup champion cited family reasons as his primary reason for stepping … [Read more...] about Jeff Carter Announces Retirement
Flyers Sign Hunter McDonald To Entry-Level Deal
The Flyers have signed left-shot defenseman Hunter McDonald to a two-year, entry-level contract that begins in the 2024-25 season, per a team announcement. Financial terms were not disclosed. McDonald, a 2022 sixth-round pick, was already on an ATO with AHL Lehigh Valley. McDonald made his professional debut on March 23 and has made nine appearances with the Phantoms, adjusting … [Read more...] about Flyers Sign Hunter McDonald To Entry-Level Deal
Seth Jones And Alex Vlasic Will Play At World Championships
Despite their recent collapse, it doesn’t appear as though the Philadelphia Flyers are planning to make a coaching change to replace John Tortorella anytime soon. This news comes from TSN’s Darren Dreger who reports that Flyers sources have told him that “Torts is not leaving the bench.” The speculation around Tortorella’s job security makes sense given that the team is mired … [Read more...] about Seth Jones And Alex Vlasic Will Play At World Championships