NHL Rumor Mill – May 7, 2025

by | May 7, 2025

NHL Rumor Mill – May 7, 2025

What’s in store for the Blues and Avalanche in the offseason? What’s the latest on the Islanders’ search for a new general manager? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE BLUES?

THE ATHLETIC: Jeremy Rutherford wondered if Jordan Kyrou fits into the long-term plans of the St. Louis Blues. The 26-year-old winger had his best all-around season, but only scored three goals in seven playoff games and was on the ice for three five-on-five goals for and five against.

St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou (NHL Images).

If the Blues intend to move Kyrou, they’ll have to do it quickly because his full no-trade clause kicks in on July 1. His performance during this regular season might improve his value in this summer’s trade market.

Rutherford mused over whether the Blues will re-engage with center Brayden Schenn about the possibility of accepting a trade. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators were interested in the Blues captain at the trade deadline, but he made it clear he wanted to stay in St. Louis.

Schenn will be 34 at the start of next season and has three years left on his contract with an average annual value of $6.5 million. His no-movement clause becomes a 15-team no-trade list on July 1.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Management believed the speedy Kyrou had a higher ceiling but he’s yet to reach it. Nevertheless, he would draw plenty of interest in this summer’s trade market. Shipping him out would rob the Blues of a reliable 30-goal scorer. Depending on what they’d want in return, moving Kyrou’s $8.125 million AAV through 2030-31 would provide cap relief for the Blues.

Attempting to move Schenn is understandable given his age and contract. However, the projections for a rising salary cap over the next three seasons could alleviate some of that payroll burden. Playoff contenders seeking experienced two-way depth at center will come calling if the Blues peddle him after July 1.

UPDATE ON THE AVALANCHE

THE DENVER POST: Corey Masisak wondered who would fill the second-line center role for the Colorado Avalanche.

Trade-deadline acquisition Brock Nelson is slated to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The Avs have the cap space to re-sign him and could move another player to create additional room if necessary. Free-agent options could include Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers and John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

They could also move Charlie Coyle into that No. 2 center position and go shopping for a center at next year’s trade deadline.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Avalanche must ensure they have sufficient long-term cap room to re-sign Cale Makar, whose contract expires in 2027. That could complicate efforts to retain Nelson or find a suitable replacement.

Masisak suggested Miles Wood or Ross Colton as cost-cutting trade candidates if necessary. However, Wood’s difficult season could make it difficult to move him, while Colton has a no-trade clause.

The Avalanche could peddle Martin Necas if they wish to really shake up their roster. He has a year remaining on his contract and will seek a significant raise after scoring 27 goals and 83 points this season.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Masisak believes Necas likely has the highest trade value of any player that isn’t among the Avs’ untouchables. Still, shipping him out after he was part of the return in the Mikko Rantanen trade wouldn’t be a good look for management, especially if they don’t get a decent return.

THE LATEST ON THE ISLANDERS’ SEARCH FOR A NEW GM

THE ATHLETIC: Arthur Staple reports the New York Islanders’ search for a new general manager has been ongoing for a couple of weeks and could wrap up sooner rather than later.

Whoever gets the job has several issues to address. The Isles have a stagnant roster with several immovable contracts. They must decide if head coach Patrick Roy fits into their plans, and they should consider expanding their front office.

Staple took to social media, indicating former Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland is considered the top candidate. The Isles sought permission from the Montreal Canadiens to speak with Jeff Gorton, the Habs’ executive VP of hockey operations.

Marc Bergevin, the senior advisor to former Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake, is in the mix for the Kings and Isles’ GM jobs.

Staple said he hasn’t heard much about former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen or former Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Staple’s colleague, Pierre LeBrun, reports the Canadiens have informed the Isles that Gorton is “here to stay”. He also reported the Isles intend to interview Tampa Bay Lightning assistant GM Mathieu Darche.

NEW YORK POST: Ethan Sears wondered if the Islanders might reach out to Rob Blake following his departure from the Kings on Monday. It’s unclear if Blake is seeking another front office job immediately. Sears observed that Blake and Roy were teammates with the Colorado Avalanche.

NYI HOCKEY NOW: Russ Macias believes Bergevin and Kekalainen make sense as the leading candidates for the Isles’ GM position.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Darche might be the best option for the Islanders if he’s looking to move on. LeBrun indicates he’s been a hot candidate in recent years. He also said the Isles are hoping to speak to potential candidates currently among teams still active in the postseason.










NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – May 6, 2025

by | May 6, 2025

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – May 6, 2025

The Maple Leafs hold off the Panthers in Game 1 of their second-round series, the Islanders win the draft lottery, the Calder Trophy finalists are announced, Rob Blake steps down as the Kings GM, and much more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

NHL.COM: William Nylander scored twice and collected an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs held off the Florida Panthers 5-4. Matthew Knies and Chris Tanev each had a goal and an assist while Max Pacioretty and Jake McCabe picked up two assists. Brad Marchand and Carter Verhaeghe each collected two assists for the Panthers.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (NHL Images).

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Maple Leafs got off to a hot start on Nylander’s two goals. Morgan Rielly put them up 3-1 before the end of the period. Tanev made it 4-1 in the second but the Panthers cut the lead in the third to 4-3 before Knies tallied what proved to be the game-winner.

Panthers forward Sam Bennett could face supplemental discipline for elbowing Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz in the head midway through the second period. There was no penalty called on the play. Stolarz left the game after vomiting at the Leafs bench during a TV timeout, departing Scotiabank Arena on a stretcher to a local hospital for evaluation. Joseph Woll replaced Stolarz, finishing with 17 saves.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Stolarz’s injury overshadowed an entertaining opening game between these two clubs. There was no postgame update on his condition. More information could be released on Tuesday.

For the first time since 2009, the New York Islanders have the first-overall draft pick. They won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, moving up from having the 10th-best chance of winning the lottery.

The San Jose Sharks had the best odds, finishing last in this season’s overall standings. However, the Isles’ win drops the Sharks into second overall and the Chicago Blackhawks (who finished second-last in the standings) into third overall.

The Utah Hockey Club moved up 10 spots into fourth overall after winning the second draw.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Follow the link above for the full listing of the top 16 in this year’s draft. The remaining 16 spots will be determined by the end of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The last four selections will belong to the final-four playoff teams regardless of their placement in the regular-season standings. The 32nd pick will go to the Stanley Cup champion with the 31st pick going to the other Cup Finalist.

NEW YORK POST: The Rangers have until June 25 to decide if they’ll keep their first-round pick (12th overall) or send it to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

That pick is top-13 protected. It was sent to the Vancouver Canucks as part of the return in the J.T. Miller trade in January. The Canucks flipped that pick to the Penguins as part of the return in the Marcus Pettersson trade.

If the Rangers retain that pick, their unprotected 2026 first-rounder will belong to the Penguins.

NHL.COM: San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, and Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf are the finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Hutson is considered the favorite here. He led this season’s rookies with 60 assists, 66 points (a record for an NHL rookie defenseman). He also led them in ice time (22:44) among rookies with at least 25 games played.

Flyers fans were disappointed that winger Matvei Michkov wasn’t among the finalists. He led all rookies with 26 goals and finished second in points with 63. He’d be a candidate (perhaps even the favorite) in any other season, but was up against three stronger candidates in 2024-25.

Hutson is an obvious finalist as his performance played a key role in the rebuilding Canadiens reaching the playoffs. Celebrini had the same point total as Michkov but did so in 10 fewer games after missing several weeks with an early-season injury. He also played a larger role with the Sharks than Michkov did with the Flyers.

Wolf’s performance kept the Flames in playoff contention until the final days of the regular season. That gave him the edge over Michkov, whose club finished last in the Eastern Conference.

THE ATHLETIC: The Los Angeles Kings announced Rob Blake will not return as general manager. They didn’t announce an immediate replacement for Blake. Team president Luc Robitaille will hold a press conference on Tuesday. The future of head coach Jim Hiller remains undetermined.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: This news comes after the Kings suffered their fourth-straight first-round elimination at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers.

The Athletic’s Eric Stephens pointed out that Blake has a mixed legacy with the Kings, building up the roster through the draft, free agency and trades, but also making some questionable moves in the trade market. Stephens singled out the acquisition of Pierre-Luc Dubois, shipping out Sean Durzi to the Arizona Coyotes (now the Utah Hockey Club), and including then-prospect Brock Faber to the Minnesota Wild for winger Kevin Fiala.

John Hoven of the Kings’ site Mayor’s Manor listed several potential candidates to replace Blake. They include Kings director of scouting Mark Yannetti, former Kings assistant GM Mike Futa, and Marc Bergevin, the senior advisor to the GM.

THE TENNESSEAN: Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz confirmed Andrew Brunette will return as head coach next season.

TSN: Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will play for Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championship, joining his friend and former teammate Sidney Crosby. It’s the first time Fleury will play in the Worlds.

NEW JERSEY HOCKEY NOW: Devils defenseman Luke Hughes underwent successful shoulder surgery. Winger Jesper Bratt will also undergo shoulder surgery. Both players are expected to be ready for training camp in September.

OTTAWA SUN: The Senators hope to sign Claude Giroux to a contract extension. The versatile 37-year-old forward is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

The Senators are also expected to retain their 2025 first-round pick, which is 21st overall. The league penalized the Senators a first-round pick in either 2024, 2025 or 2026 because of a botched trade with the Vegas Golden Knights involving Evgenii Dadonov in March 2022.

SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW: Sharks forward William Eklund underwent successful wrist surgery on Monday. His recovery will take three months, and he’s expected to be ready for training camp in September.

Eklund was playing for Sweden against Czechia in a tune-up game for the upcoming Worlds when his wrist was cut by a skate. He avoided significant tendon and nerve damage.

RG.ORG: Spencer Knight embraces his new role as the Chicago Blackhawks’ starting goaltender. He’s hoping to play 65 games next season.

TSN: The NHL is reportedly planning an international event at UBS Arena next February instead of the previously announced NHL All-Star weekend.

DAILY FACEOFF: David Carle won’t be joining the ranks of NHL coaches, signing a multi-year extension with the University of Denver.










NHL Rumor Mill – May 3, 2025

by | May 3, 2025

NHL Rumor Mill – May 3, 2025

The Sabres could shop for a defense partner for Owen Power, plus the latest on the Kings and Lightning in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.

SABRES TO SHOP FOR A DEFENSE PARTNER FOR OWEN POWER

THE BUFFALO NEWS: Lance Lysowski believes the Sabres must find a steady, veteran right-hand defenseman to partner with Owen Power. The 22-year-old blueliner was the first-overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. He had 242 NHL games under his belt, but his defensive play remains inconsistent.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (NHL Images).

Lysowski listed several potential options in this summer’s unrestricted free-agent market, including Brent Burns, Aaron Ekblad, Cody Ceci and Dante Fabbro. However, he also suggested using left-shot defenseman Bowen Byram as a trade chip to acquire a right-shot rearguard to mentor Power.

Byram, 23, is a restricted free agent on July 1 with arbitration rights. He’ll be expensive to re-sign, and the Sabres would prefer using their salary-cap space elsewhere, with forwards Alex Tuch, JJ Peterka and Ryan McLeod being candidates for contract extensions.

Trade targets could including Rasmus Andersson of the Calgary Flames, Noah Dobson of the New York Islanders, Zach Whitecloud of the Vegas Golden Knights, Luke Schenn of the Winnipeg Jets, Erik Gudbranson of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Sam Malinski of the Colorado Avalanche.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Sabres would have to part with Byram to acquire Dobson or Andersson, provided those two are available. They wouldn’t have to part with him to land Whitecloud, Schenn, Gudbranson or Malinski.

Byram could also be used as trade bait to add scoring forward like a second-line center.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE KINGS AND LIGHTNING?

THE ATHLETIC: Eric Stephens wondered where the Los Angeles Kings go from here following an inexcusable early playoff exit at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers.

The Kings entered that series as the favorites, finishing this season ahead of the Oilers in the regular-season standings. However, blown leads and bad coaching decisions proved to be their undoing.

Stephens wondered if there could be a front-office shakeup. General manager Rob Blake’s contract is up and he has no playoff series wins to show for it. Team president Luc Robitaille also deserves his share of the blame.

The Kings responded well to head coach Jim Hiller this season, tying franchise bests with 48 wins and 105 points. However, he made questionable decisions during the playoffs, including stubbornly leaning on nine forwards and four defensemen that ultimately took their toll as the series went on.

Tearing down the core and rebuilding isn’t an option with veterans Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty signed for next season and are uninterested in being part of a rebuild. They also have several other key players under long-term commitments.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Changes in the front office and perhaps behind the bench appear more likely than any significant roster changes.

Stephens also observed that more roster tinkering around their core doesn’t feel like the answer. If they’re unwilling to tear things down and rebuild, tinkering could be the only option.

TAMPA BAY TIMES: Eduardo A. Encina listed the three biggest topics facing the Lightning that came out of GM Julien BriseBois’ end-of-season press conference.

The first was BriseBois squashing a rumor claiming head coach Jon Cooper was heading to the Utah Hockey Club, which is owned by Cooper’s good friend Ryan Smyth. He confirmed the long-time Lightning bench boss will return next season.

BriseBois admitted the odds are small that all his pending unrestricted free agents will return next season. They include centers Yanni Gourde and Luke Glendening, defenseman Nick Perbix, winger Cam Atkinson and goaltender Jonas Johansson.

Promising prospect Isaac Howard’s NHL future might not be with the Lightning. BriseBois said he appreciated the young forward’s honesty. He pointed out that the 2025 Hobey Baker Award winner values the opportunity to choose where he wants to sign.

BriseBois said he won’t speak for Howard, but feels that it’s unlikely they’ll sign him.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Lightning have until next August to sign Howard. That gives them time to try to convince the promising youngster to sign with them. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if BriseBois uses Howard as a trade chip this summer to acquire another high-quality prospect or to add a good young NHL player to his roster.










NHL Rumor Mill – March 21, 2025

by | Mar 21, 2025

NHL Rumor Mill – March 21, 2025

Speculation over the futures of Leafs president Brendan Shanahan and Kings GM Rob Blake, an update on Sam Bennett’s contract talks, and the latest on John Gibson in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR SHANAHAN AND BLAKE?

TORONTO STAR: Nick Kypreos believes Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan and Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake are two executives to watch this summer.

Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan (NHL.com).

Shanahan’s contract expires at the end of this season. The Leafs’ performance in the upcoming postseason could determine his fate. The Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders could be monitoring his situation.

Speculation suggests Blake could reassess his future with the Kings regardless of how far they go in the postseason.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Sabres need someone to oversee its hockey operations while the Islanders could shake up their front office if Lou Lamoriello steps down as president of hockey operations and general manager.

UPDATE ON BENNETT’S CONTRACT TALKS

TORONTO STAR: Nick Kypreos reports the contract talks between the Florida Panthers and Sam Bennett are going well. The 29-year-old center is slated to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Some believe Bennett will re-sign with the Panthers. Kypreos cites Bennett’s love of the team, head coach Paul Maurice’s love of the player, and a contract that could be around $60 million with no state tax.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The average annual value of a seven-year contract would be just over $8.57 million. If it’s eight years, it’s $7.5 million.

LATEST ON GIBSON

SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman believes there’s some frustration John Gibson wasn’t moved at the trade deadline from the player, Ducks management and the teams interested in him. Friedman expects this could resume in the offseason.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Gibson has two years left on his contract with an AAV of $6.4 million and a 10-team no-trade list. The Carolina Hurricanes reportedly looked into acquiring him last summer but opted to stick with their current goaltenders.

It’s believed the Ducks’ reluctance to retain salary hampered previous efforts to trade Gibson. With the salary cap rising significantly over the next three years, they could have better luck finding a suitor willing to take on his full cap hit. However, the rising cap could make the Ducks willing to retain some of his AAV to facilitate a trade and bring this ongoing saga to a close.










NHL Rumor Mill – October 16, 2024

by | Oct 16, 2024

NHL Rumor Mill – October 16, 2024

Check out the latest on the Leafs, Oilers, Flames and Kings in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.

TSN: Darren Dreger reports Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren is expected to be in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. Liljegren, 25, was a healthy scratch from the Leafs’ first three games.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren (NHL Images).

Dreger speculates it could fuel recent trade speculation about Liljegren or maybe some of it will fade.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Score’s Josh Wegman listed the Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Kings as logical destinations for Liljegren. All five could use depth in right-side, right-shot defensemen.

Turning to the Oilers, Dreger believes the frustration surrounding the team over its poor start to this season is coming externally rather than from within the organization. He claims there’s no sense of panic among management at this stage. They’re not pointing fingers at any one area but believe the team as a whole must improve.

Nevertheless, Dreger suggests they could use an upgrade on defense. He pointed out that Kevin Shattenkirk remains available in the unrestricted free-agent market. The 35-year-old defenseman is a right-hand shot who wants to chase the Stanley Cup and wouldn’t be an expensive addition. Dreger is surprised that Oilers general manager Stan Bowman hasn’t embraced that opportunity.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: It was reported the Oilers reached out to Shattenkirk earlier this month. Maybe he’s asking for more money than they can afford or perhaps Bowman had second thoughts.

Pierre LeBrun believes Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy doesn’t understand why people expect him to be a seller this season. He claims Conroy has done all the fire sales that he’s going to do over the past 12-15 months.

LeBrun points out that the core Flames people believe could get moved (Nazem Kadri, MacKenzie Weegar, Blake Coleman) are under contract beyond this season. Conroy believes those players want to be part of the club’s transition and he wants them to be a part of it.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Kadri and Weegar are also on expensive long-term contracts with no-movement or no-trade protection. Coleman is signed through 2026-27 with an average annual value of $4.9 million and a 10-team no-trade clause.

LeBrun also noted that Los Angeles Kings GM Rob Blake is in the final season of his contract. However, he’s comfortable with this situation as he has a great relationship with Kings president Luc Robitaille.

Blake did the same thing with his previous contract and was re-signed. There could be more pressure on him this time as the Kings failed to advance past the first round of the playoffs in the last three seasons. Nevertheless, he’s comfortable seeing how this season unfolds before having contract discussions.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Blake’s critics cited his recent string of questionable moves during the offseason. Another early playoff exit or missing the postseason could prompt a management shakeup.










NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – July 28, 2024

by | Jul 28, 2024

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – July 28, 2024

Kings GM Rob Blake is on the hot seat, questions linger over Jeff Marek’s departure from Sportsnet, Oilers captain Connor McDavid ties the knot, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

THE HOCKEY NEWS: Adam Proteau believes Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake is under huge pressure to produce real postseason success for his club. The Kings qualified for the playoffs during the last three seasons but were eliminated from the opening rounds by the Edmonton Oilers.

Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake (NHL Images).

Entering his eighth season as Kings GM, Blake must assemble a roster that can do damage in the playoffs or risk losing his job. He’s brought in good players like Phillip Danault, Kevin Fiala and Quinton Byfield. However, the mistakes are piling up, including his ill-fated acquisition last summer of Pierre-Luc Dubois, who was traded in June to Washington.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Blake’s recent moves have observers ranking the Kings among this offseason’s losers. The coming season will determine if those assessments are correct, which could spell the end of Blake’s tenure as general manager.

THE HOCKEY NEWS: Steve Warne noted the recent confirmation from broadcaster Jeff Marek of his departure from Sportsnet after 13 seasons. However, questions remain as to why he and the network parted ways.

Marek worked the opening day of the 2024 NHL Draft, interviewing the first-rounders after they were selected, then returned home on a red-eye flight, leaving Elliotte Friedman to host their popular “32 Thoughts” solo, which was pre-planned.

Friedman indicated during that episode that he and Marek would do their final episode of the season following the start of the July 1 free-agent market. That episode never occurred and Marek was silent until this past Friday, when he confirmed his departure from Sportsnet.

No one is saying what led to Marek’s departure. An early report claimed the split was due to “unconfirmed draft reasons”, creating speculation that something happened during the draft.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: It’s unusual for a popular broadcaster like Marek to suddenly disappear from the airwaves with no explanation for weeks. Naturally, the speculation was going to grow the longer he was absent. He indicated on Friday that there was more to come about his plans. Maybe then he’ll share details about his departure from Sportsnet.

CTV EDMONTON: Oilers captain Connor McDavid married long-time girlfriend Lauren Kyle on Saturday in Ontario.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Congratulations to the happy couple. May they enjoy a long and joyful life together.

TSN: The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Kent Johnson to a three-year, $5.4 million contract with an average annual value of $1.8 million. Johnson, 21, was selected fifth overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2021 NHL Draft. He has 22 goals and 37 assists in 130 career NHL games.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Johnson had a promising rookie season in 2022-23 with 16 goals and 40 points in 79 games. However, he struggled last season under head coach Pascal Vincent and split the season between the Blue Jackets and their AHL affiliate in Cleveland before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in March.

PHILLY HOCKEY NOW: Flyers goaltending prospect Alexei Kolosov told the club he didn’t want to return to North America after they saddled the Belarussian in a hotel in Allentown, Pennsylvania for a month during his sting with their AHL affiliate in Lehigh Valley.

Kolosov saw action in only two AHL games. He was otherwise left to himself in the hotel and felt isolated partly because of his limited English. The young netminder was not paired with or surrounded by anyone he could communicate with on a meaningful level.

Flyers GM Daniel Briere acknowledged the issue during an interview last month. He indicated the Flyers had no Russian-speaking players with their AHL affiliate and regretted that the youngster had no friends or loved ones with him.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Some observers will probably chide Kolosov over this but put yourself in his shoes. He comes to the United States for the first time, speaks little English and knows no one. The club provides little support and he’s pretty much left to fend for himself when he’s not at the rink. The culture shock can be intimidating for a young person. No wonder he’s having second thoughts about pursuing an NHL career.

The report points out it was an “incredibly short-sighted move” by the Flyers, especially considering how quickly Ivan Fedotov joined the club last April, where he had a couple of Russian teammates to lean on.

Kolosov skipped attending the Flyers’ recent development camp, creating an uncertain situation regarding his status for this season.