Eric Wellwood was projected to earn a permanent spot with Philadelphia this season, but the lockout has forced him to remain in the minors for now. "I think it's been a challenge, not just for me but almost every young guy who's in the American League and wants to go back," he said about the situation. "A lot of guys have trouble with that. They had expectations of playing [in the NHL], and now they're down here. It's definitely a challenge, but you're here to play hockey, and you play your heart out." Wellwood appeared in 24 games with the Flyers last season, where he had nine points, and in 11 playoff contests.