Thompson has very little fantasy hockey value when he does return to the lineup. Nevertheless, expect him to help improve defensively.
Thompson last played on December 17th and could miss a few more games by the sound of it. The checking line forward scored three goals and six points in 31 games before getting hurt.
Thompson last played on December 17th and could miss a few more games by the sound of it. The checking line forward scored three goals and six points in 31 games before getting hurt.
Couturier returns to the lineup tonight after missing four games with a concussion. The rookie scored five goals and nine points in 31 games before getting hit in the head with a slapshot.
Thompson has three goals and six points through 31 games. He should fill in on one of the bottom two lines when he returns.
Thompson has three goals and six points through 31 games. He should fill in on one of the bottom two lines if he returns.
Sounds like Couturier is once again taking contact. Couturier scored five goals and nine points before getting hit with a slapshot from teammate Kimmo Timonen.
Johansen gets onto the third line after toiling on the fourth for the last couple of games. The rookie has seven goals and 12 points through his first 29 NHL games.
Ellis scored four goals and 17 points through his first 26 professional games. He should make his NHL debut tonight against the Red Wings.
The Flyers continue to bring their top prospect back slowly. Couturier scored five goals and nine points before getting hit with a slapshot from teammate Kimmo Timonen.
Doesn't sound like the Anchorage, Alaska native will play tonight. He has three goals and six points over 31 games.
With Claude Giroux back in the lineup, the Flyers can play it safe with their youngsters. Couturier scored five goals and nine points before getting hit with a slapshot from teammate Kimmo Timonen.
With Claude Giroux back in the lineup, the Flyers can play it safe with their youngsters. Couturier scored five goals and nine points before getting hit with a slapshot from teammate Kimmo Timonen.
Either J.T. Wyman or Evan Oberg will take his place in the lineup. The Anchorage, Alaska native has three goals and six points over 31 games.
Don't count on much from the rookie until he moves into the Top 6.
Couturier is not travelling with the club, which is more telling than their vague status updates. Expect the Flyers to take it easy on the rookie and not rush him back into the lineup.
Johansen was playing on the fourth line and will make way for Dane Byers to re-enter the lineup.
Great news for Couturier although he is expected to undergo concussion protocol and miss up to seven days.
Thompson has three goals and six points through 30 games and is a vital cog in the team's shutdown line.
Couturier is expected to miss the team's next game and could be replaced by Claude Giroux or Brayden Schenn. Expect a further update on the rookie's status.
