Lehtera has no points and a minus-5 rating in his last six games dating back to Nov. 10.

EDGE Analysis

With those kinds of numbers, it's no surprise the 30-year-old has been in and out of the lineup. He played again Saturday versus the Sabres, but once more posted a goose egg on the scoreboard and recorded a minus-2 rating. Don't be surprised if Lehtera sits again soon.

Lehtera was a healthy scratch Friday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old returned to the lineup Wednesday after being a healthy scratch for a couple games, but Lehtera was back in the press box Friday. He only has one goal and three points with a minus-2 rating in 19 games this season. Even in larger leagues that include blocks and hits as categories, Lehtera can be safely left on the waiver wire.

Lehtera (hand) will draw into the lineup in Monday's game against Arizona, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lehtera's left hand was bandaged after Saturday's game against the Sharks, but fortunately it appears he didn't sustain anything too serious. The Finnish center has just 10 points in 76 games over the last two season with the Flyers.

Lehtera was spotted with left hand bandaged after leaving Saturday's game versus the Sharks, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lehtera played just 3:31 before leaving the game. It's still unclear how severe his injury is, but updates will likely develop before Monday's game versus the Coyotes.

Lehtera exited Saturday's matchup with the Sharks early due to an undisclosed injury.

EDGE Analysis

Look for more info on Lehtera's status to surface before Philadelphia's next game Monday in Arizona. The bottom-six pivot has a modest two points this season and played only 2:11 before leaving this contest.

Lehtera has just one point in nine games this season. He has cooled off in the PIM category as well over the last week.

EDGE Analysis

He's never been a prolific scorer, but owners were willing to remain patient on that front early this season because Lehtera recorded 10 PIM in the first five games. However, eight of those PIM came in one contest, and he hasn't spent anytime in the sin bin in the last four games. The only category Lehtera is contributing to at the moment is faceoffs. He has won 59.3 percent of his draws, which, if he continued, would be a career high.

Lehtera doesn't have a point but has recorded a team-high 10 PIM through five games this season.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran is no stranger to slow starts. Last season, he had one assist in the first 12 games and only three points (all assists) through 40 contests. The good news is he's valuable in the PIM category, but that likely won't continue. In four NHL seasons, Lehtera has averaged more than 0.55 PIM per game just once, and last season, he had just 14 PIM in 62 contests. Despite the probable drop in PIM, Lehtera's likely rise in scoring at some point make him a quality depth forward to have on the bench in deeper leagues.

Lehtera, who's allegedly tied to a cocaine ring that had surfaced in his native Finland, returned to practice Friday, Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both Flyers GM Ron Hextall and Lehtera himself refuse to comment on the situation. The fifth-year center, who missed Wednesday's practice, reportedly worked on the fourth line with Scott Laughton and Michael Raffl in the latest session. With one preseason game on the docket for Philadelphia, Lehtera must prove that he belongs at the top level. After all, he mustered only three goals and five assists through 62 games last season.

Lehtera -- who has denied involvement in a cocaine ring in his native Finland -- missed practice Wednesday and was unavailable to the media, John Boruk of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Lehtera denied any wrongdoing, it's an unfortunate distraction for all parties involved. The Flyers issued the following statement Wednesday afternoon: "We have spoken with Jori Lehtera and the league office regarding the reports out of Finland and will reserve any further comment on the matter at this time." As suggested in this latest report, the most logical move for the Flyers would be to waive Lehtera and leave him in the minor league with AHL Lehigh Valley.

According to Finnish news outlets, Lehtera was question in connection to a reported drug ring operating in Finland, but has denied any wrongdoing, Frank Seravalli of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to the report, a cottage owned by Lehtera was raided over the summer and he was questioned by police, although no charges were filed against the center. The NHL is unlikely to pursue action until any potential legal investigation would be concluded.