The Philadelphia Flyers have made some roster moves ahead of their Game 2 matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Flyers have announced that they have recalled top prospects Oliver Bonk and David Jiricek from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
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With the Phantoms’ season over, it makes sense that Bonk and Jiricek have been called up to Philadelphia’s roster. They will now provide the Flyers with more defensive depth during their playoff run.
Bonk made his NHL debut for the Flyers in their regular-season finale against the Montreal Canadiens and had a big game. The right-shot defenseman scored a goal and had an assist in the contest. He also had six goals, 13 assists, and 19 points in 46 games this season with the Phantoms.
As for Jiricek, he had two goals and 13 points in 15 games this season with the Phantoms after being acquired by the Flyers from the Minnesota Wild at the trade deadline. He made his Flyers debut in the club’s regular-season finale against the Canadiens as well. In 26 NHL games this season split between the Wild and Flyers, he had zero points and 19 blocks.
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