With another season of Flyers hockey starting to take shape, it appears history is repeating itself for Nolan Patrick. He just cannot stay healthy, as Patrick may miss the opener with an “Upper Body Injury.” Thank God Chuck Fletcher grabbed Kevin Hayes, via free agency. Just imagine if Fletcher missed on Hayes, would the Flyers be able to withstand a Patrick injury to start the season? Maybe not, but with Hayes, the Flyers finally have the depth within the farm system to withstand this injury (Short-term), in the event Patrick cannot go on opening night.
The Flyers have some options within their system in the event Patrick is a no go on opening night.