Injuries threatening the Flyers appear to have made a factor in this decision as the Flyers had until today to send Laughton back to the O.
After the Blue Jackets cut Tim Erixon and Boone Jenner, it was made apperent that Johansen had made the team. Johansen could be CBJ's #1 center this season which opens the door for him to have solid season. Keep an eye on the 20 year-old.
It appears as if Couturier will not miss any time.
Simmonds returned to the ice with a visor and fresh jersey. The big man just scored his 26th goal of the season, with his face.
Simmonds may be hurt after a puck hit him in the face. Check back for a further update on the Flyers' power forward.
Thompson could be an option to play tonight. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.
Getting Thompson back on the lineup will take some pressure off the checking-line players. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.
Johnson will give the Avs an immediate boost on the back end. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
Getting Thompson back on the ice is good news. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.
The Avs have lost the last two games without their top defenseman so expect him to rush back. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
Johnson will miss yet another game tonight. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
Expect Thompson to miss another contest. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.
No word on whether Johnson plays tonight but skating is a good sign. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
Johnson misses another games at such a critical stretch. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
Sounds like Ellis is the healthy scratch tonight. He scored three goals and 10 points in 28 games.
Sounds like Johnson could miss another game. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.
Expect Thompson to miss another contest. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.
Johansen sticking in the lineup is a good sign for the rookie. Through 55 games, he has nine goals and 18 points.
Thompson was injured during last night's loss and likely misses a few games. Through 63 games, he has nine goals and 13 points.
Turns out Johnson will play tonight. If he can't play, look for Ryan O'Byrne to draw back in. Johnson has four goals and 24 points in 63 games.