Philadelphia Flyers News

Ryan Johansen(C)|PHI
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RT @NHLHotStove: Why? RT: @Aportzline #CBJ scratching C Ryan Johansen, healthy. / Want everybody to play at least twice, will go in Wed.

The Blue Jackets's top prospect was held out of yesterday's rookie tournament game as a healthy scratch. While the team remains serious about Johansen's development, they clearly are more interested in what he does in training camp; latest news listed him as the third line center.

Source:
Aaron Portzline 2011-09-14T12:00:00.000Z
Ryan Johansen
Ryan Ellis(RD)|PHI
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"We never have been an organization that will rush a guy and we like to say that they're ready when they're ready, and we'll let Ryan determine if he's ready or not."

With Francis Bouillon still injured and the departures of Cody Franson and Brett Lebda, there should be room for the blue-chipper Ellis. He will need to earn a spot over other prospects like Teemu Laaskso and Roman Josi in addition to outplaying vets like Tyler Sloan and Jack Hillen. Could be a very interesting sleeper pick in dynasty/keeper leagues.

Source:
NHL.com 2011-09-13T14:17:48.000Z
Ryan Ellis
Sean Couturier(C)|PHI
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One possible scenario if Couturier did make the squad would be to move him over to the wing, something the team has done in the past, most notably with the guy who Couturier was traded for.

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.

Source:
Philly Sports Daily 2011-09-13T14:07:03.000Z
Sean Couturier
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