With Claude Giroux back in the lineup, the Flyers can play it safe with their youngsters. Couturier scored five goals and nine points before getting hit with a slapshot from teammate Kimmo Timonen.
With Claude Giroux back in the lineup, the Flyers can play it safe with their youngsters. Couturier scored five goals and nine points before getting hit with a slapshot from teammate Kimmo Timonen.
Couturier is not travelling with the club, which is more telling than their vague status updates. Expect the Flyers to take it easy on the rookie and not rush him back into the lineup.
Great news for Couturier although he is expected to undergo concussion protocol and miss up to seven days.
Couturier is expected to miss the team's next game and could be replaced by Claude Giroux or Brayden Schenn. Expect a further update on the rookie's status.
Couturier was hit in the head with slapshot while trying to screen the goalie. He could be the latest Flyer to be sidelined with a concussion.
The rookie gets a huge bump to the top line with Claude Giroux sidelined. The Phoenix, Arizona native has five goals and eight points in 28 games, primarily centering the fourth line.
Couturier moves back to a scoring line after getting demoted to the fourth line.
Couturier has almost nothing left to prove in the QMJHL, making him a fit on the team's third line. Look for him to at least receive his nine-game tryout.
Couturier has almost nothing left to prove in the QMJHL and could make the team as a third-line winger. The injury to Brayden Schenn also helps open a roster spot for the 8th overall pick.
Following back-to-back 96 point seasons in the QMJHL, Couturier has very little to prove at the Junior level. The pivot could convert into a left wing at some point this season, if he sticks with the big club.
Following back-to-back 96 point seasons in the QMJHL, Couturier has very little to prove at the Junior level. The pivot could convert into a left wing at some point this season, if he sticks with the big club.
Couturier remains a long-shot to make the team out of training camp but could as a winger. Interesting news as his production would certainly translate better on the wing in fantasy hockey terms.
