Flyers set to bench forward already for tomorrow's game
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October 10, 2023 (2:11 PM)
With the opening game of the season just around the corner, the Philadelphia Flyers have made their lineup decisions clear. In a move that may have caught some by surprise, Tyson Foerster is slated to be on the sidelines, while Bobby Brink will be taking to the ice.
The choice to have Brink in the lineup for the first game suggests that there's a competition brewing for a top-line spot, with both Brink and Foerster vying for the coveted position. This decision highlights the team's commitment to fostering competition and giving players their chances to shine.
The Flyers' lines for the upcoming game are as follows:
First Line: Farabee - Couturier - Brink
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Second Line: Tippett - Frost - Atkinson
Third Line: Laughton - Cates - Konecny
Fourth Line: Deslauriers - Poehling - Hathaway
On the defensive end, the pairings look like this:
First Pair: York - Sanheim
Second Pair: Staal - Walker
Third Pair: Zamula - Seeler
Reserve Defenseman: Andrae - Ristolainen
While Foerster may be starting the season as a scratch, it's important to remember that the NHL is a long and dynamic journey. Players have the opportunity to earn their place in the lineup through their performance on the ice, and this season promises to be an exciting one for the Flyers and their fans.
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10 OCTOBRE | 292 ANSWERS Flyers set to bench forward already for tomorrow's game Do you think Tyson Foerster deserves a roster spot over some of the forward inserted into the lineup? |
Yes | 218 | 74.7 % |
No | 74 | 25.3 % |
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