VandeVelde skated in place of Michael Raffl (lower body) on the top line at Wednesday's practice, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The Flyers announced after practice that Raffl would miss the next six weeks with the injury, creating an opportunity for either VandeVelde or another player to enjoy a cushy role next to Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek. With three points in eight games while playing primarily on the fourth line, VandeVelde hardly profiles as an ideal option to replace Raffl, so it seems doubtful that he'll end up sticking around on the top trio for the full duration of the winger's absence. Still, VandeVelde could make for a worthy add on speculation in the short-term if he ends up taking advantage of the top-line chance.

The Flyers recalled VandeVelde fom AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. VandeVelde appeared in 18 games with the Flyers last season and recorded an assist and six PIM. He will likely serve as the Flyers' extra forward most nights and rotate into the lineup as needed.

Chris VandeVelde has agreed to a one-year, two-way deal with the Philadelphia Flyers.VandeVelde will come with a $575,000 annual cap hit at the NHL level. He had an assist in 18 games with Philadelphia in 2013-14. He turned 27 in March and should be regarded as an organizational depth forward.

Chris VandeVelde has agreed to a one-year, two-way deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. VandeVelde will come with a $575,000 annual cap hit at the NHL level. He had an assist in 18 games with Philadelphia in 2013-14. He turned 27 in March and should be regarded as an organizational depth forward.

The Philadelphia Flyers have demoted Chris VandeVelde. VandeVelde has an assist in 18 games with Philadelphia this season. The 26-year-old forward is an organizational depth player.

Chris VandeVelde has been summoned by the Philadelphia Flyers. VandeVelde successfully cleared waivers in late January. The 26-year-old forward has a goal and four points in 43 career NHL games.

Chris VandeVelde has been placed on waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers. VandeVelde has an assist in 17 games this season. He's on a one-year, two-way deal that's worth $550,000 at the NHL level.

Chris VandeVelde played for the first time in five games on Saturday. VandeVelde had been a healthy scratch in the previous four matchups. He saw fourth line minutes with Jay Rosehill and Adam Hall on his wings. He had no points in 10:34 minutes of play with a shot and a hit. He has one assist in seven NHL games this season.

Chris VandeVelde is back up with the Philadelphia Flyers after signing a one-year contract with the big club. He inked an AHL contract with the Phantoms during the summer. VandeVelde has seven goals and six assists in 23 minor-league games this season.

The Philadelphia Flyers have sent Chris Vandevelde to the minors. It was thought that Vandevelde may have done enough in training camp to get one of the final forward spots but it was not to be. He will start the season in Adirondack with the Phantoms and could be one of the first callups when the Flyers run into injury problems.