While speaking to members of the media today, Flyers General Manager Chuck Fletcher dropped an unexpected tidbit of news: Sam Morin, the 6’7 defenseman, is now playing left wing.
"We think there is a realistic chance he can positively effect our team in that role."
While speaking to the media on Thursday, Chuck Fletcher has announced that Sam Morin is going to play LW moving forward. pic.twitter.com/nBUfgFUGIn— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 31, 2020Yes, you read that correctly. Sam Morin will be converting to forward from his usual role as a defenseman, and will train at LW from now on.