Flyers winger Garnet Hathaway has avoided a suspension for his elbow to the face of Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek in yesterday’s win. He didn’t go without punishment, though, and is now $5K lighter in the wallet after being fined the maximum allowable under the CBA by the NHL Department of Player Safety.The incident in question occurred early in the second period of what ended … [Read more...] about Garnet Hathaway Fined For Elbowing
Tortorella’s Job Not In Jeopardy Despite Slow Start
Despite a slow start to the season that saw the Flyers collect just one win in their first seven games, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports that head coach John Tortorella has the complete and total support of the team. The veteran bench boss is in his third season with Philadelphia with the expectations potentially being a bit higher last season after the rebuilding Flyers … [Read more...] about Tortorella’s Job Not In Jeopardy Despite Slow Start
Flyers Reassign Emil Andrae, Expected To Activate Nick Seeler
The Flyers have returned defense prospect Emil Andrae to AHL Lehigh Valley, a move made official this morning but reflected in the AHL’s transactions log over the weekend. It’s a strong indication that Nick Seeler, who’s yet to play this season after taking a puck to the knee late in their exhibition schedule, will come off injured reserve ahead of tomorrow’s game against the … [Read more...] about Flyers Reassign Emil Andrae, Expected To Activate Nick Seeler
East Notes: Tavares, Nylander, Farabee, Aston-Reese
The Toronto Maple Leafs welcomed centerman John Tavares back to practice this morning after he missed the team’s last game due to illness, shares David Alter of The Hockey News. However, the flu-bug isn’t out of Toronto just yet, with Tavares’ linemate William Nylander missing the practice because of illness. Tavares stepped into a role on the second-line and top power-play … [Read more...] about East Notes: Tavares, Nylander, Farabee, Aston-Reese
Flyers Have Until End Of October To Convince Kolosov On Their Plans For Him This Season
Late last month, Flyers prospect Alexei Kolosov ended his stalemate with the team, reporting to training camp after an agreement was reached that could allow for a potential return later on. That potential return might come sooner than later, however, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported earlier this week in his 32 Thoughts column that Philadelphia only has until the end … [Read more...] about Flyers Have Until End Of October To Convince Kolosov On Their Plans For Him This Season