The Philadelphia Flyers may be without a key defenseman when they open their season against the Vancouver Canucks in British Columbia Friday night.
According to Jackie Spiegel of the Philadelphia Inquirer, veteran defenseman Nick Seeler is still day-to-day after blocking a shot in a preseason game against the Boston Bruins. As a result, the Flyers are expected to recall 22-year-old blueliner Emil Andrae from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, who will join the club ahead of its Saturday tilt against the Calgary Flames.
According to John Tortorella, Nick Seeler is still day-to-day. A team source has confirmed the #Flyers will be recalling a defenseman, expected to be Emil Andrae, from Lehigh Valley.