Philadelphia Flyers Roster Updates for 2025-26 Season
As the Philadelphia Flyers finalize their roster for the upcoming 2025-26 season, the team has made significant cuts following their recent training camp. This week, the Flyers bid farewell to several promising players, including those who were contenders for positions on the NHL squad.
Key Player Cuts
Notably, winger Alex Bump‘s struggles during a match against the Boston Bruins led to his assignment to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL. Bump’s underwhelming performance proved decisive, marking a disappointing end to his hopes for an NHL spot.
Additionally, forward Anthony Richard, who had shown promise during the preseason, has been placed on waivers with the intent of transitioning him to AHL play. Other players released from the training camp roster include:
- Denver Barkey
- Alexis Gendron
- Devin Kaplan
- Emil Andrae
- Helge Grans
- Hunter McDonald
- Ty Murchison
- Goalies Aleksei Kolosov and Carson Bjarnason
Among these names, Andrae’s cut raised eyebrows as a surprising decision given his potential. Meanwhile, Grans, who cleared waivers earlier in the week, effectively removed himself from contention.
Injuries and Remaining Contenders
Adding to the complexity of the situation is the injury of Oliver Bonk, another Flyers prospect, who is missing out on this crucial opportunity to showcase his skills during a competitive fight for defensive positions. Other players still vying for a spot include:
- Dennis Gilbert
- Noah Juulsen
- Adam Ginning
- Egor Zamula
With Ginning being the standout performer thus far in the preseason, the competition remains fierce. Though Andrae appears to have merited a chance, concerns regarding his height at 5-foot-9 may have influenced the decision-making of head coach Rick Tocchet and the Flyers’ management. Given that Andrae is waivers-exempt, the decision not to include him raises questions about the team’s optimal lineup choices.
Future Prospects
With the departures of both Bump and Barkey, it seems that Nikita Grebenkin and Rodrigo Abols may now have clearer paths to securing NHL roster spots as training camp concludes. Their performances indicate they have rightfully earned this opportunity, highlighting the evolving nature of the Flyers’ roster dynamics as they move closer to the season start.
