In a surprising move, Philadelphia Flyers' head coach John Tortorella has opted to healthy scratch top prospect forward Bobby Brink once again for todays game. This decision has raised eyebrows, especially considering Brink's notable performance as the NHL's third-best rookie scorer.
Tortorella shed light on this move, stating, "I think there's been some struggle. The game caught up to him a little bit as far as the speed. Part of his process is that he's going to watch some games, too. I want to get him back in. I'm not sure where or when."
Bobby Brink has been a standout performer, currently holding the third spot in points among all NHL rookies. With 5 goals, 8 assists, and 13 points, he has been a key contributor, despite carrying a -5 plus-minus rating. It's worth noting that Brink ranks behind Pavel Mintyukov (ANA) and Connor Bedard (CHI) in rookie scoring.
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Despite his impressive performance, Brink finds himself healthy scratched by Tortorella to make room for Morgan Frost, who, interestingly, has been scratched for 7 out of 14 games this season.
The Flyers' lineup updates reveal that Carter Hart will start tonight, but Bobby Brink will remain scratched.
Egor Zamula draws into the lineup, leading to a shuffle in the projected lines without Brink. The Flyers will field a lineup that includes Frost, emphasizing Tortorella's decision to give the young forward an opportunity over Brink for the time being.