In a bit of a surprise, three players fighting for roster spots — left wingers Oskar Lindblom and Taylor Leier, and defenseman Robert Hagg — will not be in the Flyers’ lineup in Thursday’s exhibition game against visiting Boston.
Of that trio, Lindblom has the best chance to stay with the team.
Coach Dave Hakstol was asked if he had seen enough of those rookies to make a decision on them, or whether he needs to watch them play in Sunday’s final exhibition against the Islanders.
“A lot of times you get down to the last couple of games and you want to get as close to your roster as possible.