Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale is currently sidelined with a potential re-injury to his left shoulder, sparking concerns over his availability for the remainder of the season. Drysdale was absent from practice following a significant hit from Jansen Harkins, which led to him leaving the ice abruptly during a game. Observations suggest the injury could be similar to a previous one he sustained in 2022, which was diagnosed as a torn labrum in his left shoulder and resulted in a recovery period of 4-6 months. The Flyers have not confirmed the severity of the injury but have described Drysdale's status as week-to-week, with hopes for his return this season. In related team adjustments, the Flyers have placed Rasmus Ristolainen on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury and recalled Bobby Brink from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, where he has accumulated 11 points (6 goals, 5 assists) in 11 games.
In 11 games with @LVPhantoms, Brink had 11 points (6 goals, 5 assists). #Flyers
Risto to IR — forget trading him — and Brink recalled. #Flyers
Bobby Brink should have been recalled for the Penguins game, but it is what it is. Brink has been great for the Phantoms with chipping in 6 goals and 5 assists in 11 game splayed for them. #Flyers
The Flyers have placed Rasmus Ristolainen on IR (upper body) and recalled Bobby Brink. Brink had 6 goals and 5 assists for 11 points in 11 games after being reassigned to LV. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/1wmxwwBx6D
Bobby Brink has been recalled with Rasmus Ristolainen being placed on IR. Travis Konecny will most likely not play tonight imo https://t.co/wYgDZIlj9O
Flyers have placed Rasmus Ristolainen on IR with an upper-body injury and have recalled Bobby Brink from Lehigh Valley. Brink had 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 11 games with the Phantoms. No word yet on Jamie Drysdale.
So Brink is back. He had 11 points in 11 games with the Phantoms after being demotion, so he's certainly earned the recall. https://t.co/LzE8jjoKf3
Flyers have called up Bobby Brink. Rasmus Ristolainen on IR.
We have placed defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen on Injured Reserve (upper body) and have recalled forward Bobby Brink from @LVPhantoms (AHL). https://t.co/McD9CMtmwO
Report: Jamie Drysdale is week to week, Rasmus Ristolainen was placed on IR by the Flyers https://t.co/2nuN7LXRLw
It appears Jamie Drysdale is week to week, and the Flyers are hopeful it's not season ending for Drysdale, per @FriedgeHNIC https://t.co/xPq3abnRxM
The Flyers are hopeful that Jamie Drysdale didn't suffer a season ending injury, which is good news. He's had a tough road with injuries in his short NHL career, so in the end let's hope he gets better. https://t.co/CFY306CMLm
Report: #Flyers’ Jamie Drysdale Injury is 'Week-to-Week' https://t.co/SbbyUeX52p
The Jamie Drysdale news in my opinion is very pessimistic. Meaning, he will probably be out the remainder of the season. I’m not saying that for sure, no sources or anything but I feel like the Flyers are taking this week by week rather than immediately saying he’s out till… https://t.co/1l30RvfDFS
The Jamie Drysdale news in my opinion is very pessimistic. Meaning, he will probably be out the remainder of the season. I’m not saying that’s for sure but I feel like the Flyers are taking this week by week rather than immediately saying he’s out till next season. Either…
Per @FriedgeHNIC: Jamie Drysdale is he's out week-to-week. The hope is he will be able to return this season. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/WHL2dkjazW
Per @FriedgeHNIC: Jamie Drysdale is he's out week-to-week with the hope he will be able to return this season. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/WHL2dkjazW
Word on Jamie Drysdale is he's out week-to-week with the hope he will be able to return this season. Good luck to him, he's had enough injury trouble https://t.co/RghdDvqTfv
Travis Sanheim on Jamie Drysdale: "Jamie is a key part to this team. Don't know the extent of the injury, but we are going to miss him, hopefully not too long." #Flyers
Realistically, if Jamie Drysdale needs surgery he will be out the rest of the season. If not, Drysdale could be back in 4-6 weeks but even that is generous. Especially after re-injuring his shoulder, if that is the case. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/XMK6FXd9hW
No sources or anything, but I think Jamie Drysdale's injury will be long-term. It looked identical to his injury in 2022. Hope I'm wrong, I really do, but it looked identical #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale not on the Flyers bench for the third period. #LetsGoFlyers
Jamie Drysdale is not on the bench as the third period begins
#Flyers Jamie Drysdale is not on the bench to start the third period.
Just awful for Jamie Drysdale. Same shoulder that was injured in 2022-23 and kept him out for essentially the entire season. Hoping the best for him. https://t.co/AWxXPW5krI
Jamie Drysdale torn his labrum in his left shoulder in 2022, which sidelined him for 4-6 months after a hit into the boards. Drysdale had the same “dead arm” after the hit today as he did in 2022 — doesn’t look good. *the second video doesn’t show the motion very closely but… https://t.co/55YtOUrth4
Joe Drysdale did indeed go up the tunnel laboring his left shoulder. He previously injured this one in 2022 I believe https://t.co/HMlVgZWB19
Jamie Drysdale just took a massive hit, it looks like his shoulder hurts
Jamie Drysdale goes running down the tunnel after getting hit hard at center ice. Looks like it could be a shoulder injury, dealt with one last season and was holding his arm immediately after going down. #PHIvsPIT | #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/WHL2dkjazW
Flyers defenceman Jamie Drysdale has gone to the dressing room after receiving a hit from Jansen Harkins. https://t.co/Nr6mHiGoVR
Looks like left shoulder injury for Jamie Drysdale, which is the same one he injured in 2022
Jamie Drysdale takes a hard hit from Harkins and grabs his left shoulder. Skates off and goes straight down the tunnel. Didn't look good.
Jamie Drysdale took a big hit from Jansen Harkins and was shown on the @NHL_On_TNT broadcast going up the tunnel in a hurry. Looked like an upper-body issue.
Jamie Drysdale goes running down the tunnel after getting hit hard at center ice. Hopefully it’s not a shoulder injury, he was holding his arm when he went down. #PHIvsPIT | #LetsGoFlyers
No Jamie Drysdale at practice. We'll see if it's for maintenance. He's had a few of those days.
Don't see Jamie Drysdale on the ice today for practice. Everyone else is on the ice, though York is wearing the non-contact yellow jersey.