Vigneault Explains Why Philippe Myers Was Scratched On Saturday.

The Philadelphia Flyers had back to back games this past weekend and before Saturday night head coach Alain Vigneault decided to make a scratch. 22 year old defenseman Philippe Myers was made a healthy scratch on Saturday's game against the Islanders. As any young blueline prospect, Myers has had stretches where he's looked a little rough but it's expected. On Monday, head coach Alain Vigneault explained the decision. From Bill Meltzer's Twitter:"Av said Myers being scratched on Sat was case of being a young player who hasn't built up a right to leeway yet; he had a series of really good games, then not as good vs WSH then a tough one ("he might have been responsible for 9 scoring chances") in OTT, and "needed a reset."

Av said Myers being scratched on Sat was case of being a young player who hasn't built up a right to leeway yet; he had a series of really good games, then not as good vs WSH then a tough one ("he might have been responsible for 9 scoring chances") in OTT, and "needed a reset."
— Bill Meltzer (@billmeltzer) November 18, 2019