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NHL Daily: Flyers’ Net Gain; High-Scoring Vrana on Waivers; Giroux Sizzles
The Philadelphia Flyers will soon make a decision on their crowded goaltender situation. Do they keep three goalies? Demote Sam Ersson to the Phantoms, even though he starred on the three-game California trip? Keep Ersson as Carter Hart’s backup and try to sneak Felix Sandstrom through waivers to send him to Lehigh Valley?
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
Detroit made a surprising decision Tuesday. The Red Wings placed 26-year-old left winger Jakub Vrana on waivers. Two-plus months ago, he entered the NHL/NHLPA’s Assistance Program. He recently returned to the Red Wings and was on an AHL conditioning stint.
An NHL team figures to take a chance on Vrana, who had 22 goals and 10 assists in just 39 games with Detroit, spread over parts of three seasons.
Vrana, a Czech Republic native who was drafted 13th overall by Washington in 2014, has an annual $5.25 million cap hit for this season and the 2023-24 campaign.
Meanwhile, Claude Giroux is quietly having an outstanding season for Ottawa, which whipped Columbus on Tuesday, 4-0, as the former Flyers captain had two assists.
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Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers have a dilemma. A good dilemma. They have Carter Hart and two promising goalies. What do they do with Sam Ersson and Felix Sandstrom? Philadelphia Flyers.
Philly Hockey Now: Good news on the injury front. Flyers prospect Bobby Brink, a right winger who had hip surgery in the summer, was activated and sent to the Phantoms. Philadelphia Flyers.
Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings placed high-scoring Jakub Vrana on waivers to make room for Robby Fabbri’s return. Vrana hasn’t played since Oct. 15. Will some team take a shot on him? Detroit Red Wings.
Ottawa Senators: Former Flyers captain Claude Giroux, who turns 35 next week, had two assists as the Senators defeated Columbus. 4-0. Giroux has seven points over the last four games. For the season, he has 36 points (15-21) in 38 games. Ottawa Senators.
New York Islanders Hockey Now: The Isles are looking for a winger. Will they take a chance on Vrana? New York Islanders.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Tristan Jarry was injured in the Winter Classic, so the Penguins recalled former Phantoms goalie Dustin Tokarski from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The Pens are also without defenseman Kris Letang, who is in Montreal after his father’s death. Pittsburgh Penguins.
Colorado Hockey Now: The Avs are getting healthy. Three injured players returned to practice Tuesday. Colorado Avalanche.
Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs are gaining ground in the draft-lottery odds. Montreal Canadiens.
Boston Hockey Now: Nick Foligno, 34, “cherishes” his first Winter Classic experience, the Bruins’ thrilling 2-1 win over Pittsburgh. Boston Bruins.
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