Flyers
Even this early in the season, the response to a loss like the Flyers 8-2 drubbing to the San Jose Sharks can determine where this season is heading before it even picks up steam.
The Flyers announced that James van Riemsdyk will be out for approximately five-to-six weeks with a lower-body injury.
Local brewery Broken Goblet is set to release a new beer reminiscent of the new Philadelphia Flyers mascot, “Gritty”.
Flyers defenseman Andrew MacDonald suffered a lower-body injury during an offseason workout and will be out for six weeks, according to GM Ron Hextall.
The Flyers and Islanders prospects will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. at Northwell Health Ice Center, the Islanders practice facility, for a prospect game that will mark the conclusion of rookie camp.
The Flyers will be televised nationally on NBC and NBCSN 17 times in the 2018-19 season.
Whatever the top line and second line look like on Opening Night, the Flyers not only have a solid top six, they have flexibility in how they utilize it.
Robert Hagg is just one of the many defensemen who started in the Flyers system as a draft pick that has worked his way to the NHL and the Flyers present. As the team prepares for the 2018-19 season, the Flyers future on the blue line has started to become the present.
There are eight Flyers prospects participating in the 2018 World Junior Summer Showcase and many of them have been impressive over the first few days.
Wayne Simmonds is still with the Flyers and figures to be through the 2018-19 season. His future beyond next season, however, remains cloudy with lingering questions.
