PhHN Daily: Flyers’ Goalie Competition; Penguins on Trade Market; Misa Gets His First

The Philadelphia Flyers made a very expected decision on Monday regarding center prospect Jett Luchanko. Sticking with the Flyers, is the goalie competition alive? Also, one of the more fun Flyers Charities events has its return date announced.

Around the league, one Flyers’ rival is on the market for a bottom-pair left-shot defenseman. Another rival is looking to lock up a key player before he can hit the open market. An exciting rookie notched his first NHL goal, and an NHL vet’s latest injury could put his future with his team in question.

Get it all on the 10/27 edition of the PhHN Daily!

Philadelphia Flyers

Philly Hockey Now: The big news in Philadelphia on Monday is that center prospect Jett Luchanko has been reassigned to juniors for the second straight season. Philadelphia made the official announcement on Monday after Luchanko. He had not played since last Monday’s win against the Seattle Kraken.

Is the Flyers’ goalie competition still alive? Early signs pointed to Dan Vladar running away with the job, but Sam Ersson’s recent performance after a week off proved the competition is still alive.

Flyers Social Media: The Flyers Charities Carnival is back. Announced on X, the carnival will return to Xfinity Mobile Arena on February 1st. Check this link for more details.

NHL Rumors & News

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins are rolling. They are 6-2-1 early in the season. Now, per reports, Pittsburgh is looking to add to its blueline by acquiring a left-shot defender. Dan Kingerski writes the latest on the Penguin’s trade search.

Could the Flyers be a potential suitor, or would a trade between the two rivals be sacrilegious?

New Jersey Hockey Now: The New Jersey Devils and goaltender Jacob Markstrom have been in contract negotiations early this season, looking to avoid the pending UFA from hitting the market. Where do the Devils and Markstrom stand?

San Jose Hockey Now: The rookie is on the board! For the second-straight season, the San Jose Sharks have an exciting rookie center. 2025 2nd overall pick Michael Misa is officially on the board, scoring his first NHL goal.

Sportsnet: Patrick Laine is hurt again. How does that affect his future in Montreal? Eric Engels thinks his future in Montreal is in jeopardy.

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