Myers was elevated to the NHL full-time in 2020, tallying four goals with 12 assists (16 points) in 50 games. Myers has tremendous size (6-foot-5, 212 lbs.) and could be asked to step into a much larger role on the Flyers blueline in 2021 following Matt Niskanen's sudden retirement.
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This announcement comes a few hours after the Flyers labelled Myers as a game-time decision for tonight's game, which obviously isn't the case anymore. Myers should be ready for the start of the playoffs but will be replaced by Shayne Gostisbehere tonight.
Myers was back on the ice for Tuesday's optional morning skate after leaving Monday's practice while dealing with the aftereffects of blocking a shot on Saturday. Myers is considered a game-time decision and will be replaced by Shayne Gostisbehere if he can't play.
Both Myers and Matt Niskanen will be game-time decisions in Ottawa, which means Robert Hagg and a potential call-up could have to play if both are not available.
Myers was not in the lineup for the last two games but it's unclear if it was injury-related. Overall, he has missed three of the last four games but will replace Robert Hagg in the lineup on Thursday. Myers has nine points (3G / 6A), a plus-14 rating and 12 PIMS in 18 games this season.
Myers missed Wednesday's game in Colorado but is expected to replace Robert Hagg in the lineup in Minnesota. Myers has had a really nice year so far, recording nine points (3G / 6A) and a plus-14 rating in 17 games.
Myers was a healthy scratch on Friday night but will replace Robert Hagg in the lineup on Saturday afternoon. Myers has three goals, three assists and a plus-9 rating in 13 games this season.
Myers played in five straight games but will be replaced by Shayne Gostisbehere in the lineup on Friday.
Philadelphia shuffled their roster ahead of Friday's tilt in New Jersey. Myers has four assists in six AHL games this season and recorded one goal and one assist (two points) in 21 games with Philadelphia in 2019-20.
Myers made his NHL debut in Detroit on Sunday but sat as a healthy scratch on Tuesday. Myers only played 9:53 TOI in his debut because he was the seventh defenseman but he is expected to skate on the second pairing with Shayne Gostisbehere tonight.
Myers recorded one shot and a plus-1 rating in 9:53 TOI in his NHL debut on Sunday. The Flyers will go back to 12 forwards and six defensemen on Tuesday, which means Justin Bailey will replace him in the lineup.