Michal Neuvirth G FA Thu 10/25/18 12:26 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth (groin) will be available as the backup for Thursday's game against the Bruins, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Neuvirth was sent to AHL Lehigh Valley for a conditioning assignment earlier in the week, but he rejoined the club Thursday and appears to be ready if called upon. It seems unlikely that the team will carry three goaltenders for long, so it wouldn't be surprising if Calvin Pickard is sent packing in the near future.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Thu 10/25/18 10:54 AM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth (groin) was called back from his conditioning assignment with AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
In his minor-league appearance, Neuvirth gave up three goals on 34 shots for a .912 save percentage. With the Czech back with the Flyers, the organization will need to decide what to do with Calvin Pickard, whether it trades him to another team or opts to place him on waivers and risk losing him for nothing. Brian Elliott will almost certainly get the start versus the Bruins on Thursday, but if fully recovered, Neuvirth could serve as the backup.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Wed 10/24/18 10:43 AM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
As expected, Neuvirth (groin) will head out on a conditioning assignment in the minors, the club announced Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Neuvirth could hit the ground running with the Phantoms and start Wednesday's matchup with AHL Hartford. The minor-league club also has an upcoming back-to-back Saturday and Sunday, which could give the netminder some additional starts. Once Neuvirth returns to the Flyers, the club will likely have to put Calvin Pickard back on waivers.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Tue 10/23/18 3:11 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth (groin) is likely to make a rehab start with the AHL's Phantoms on Wednesday, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Neuvirth's return appears to be imminent, though he does have a lot riding on his rehab performance. The Czech goalie has yet to make his season debut after going 9-7-3 with a 2.60 GAA and .915 save percentage over 22 games for the Flyers in 2017-18.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Thu 10/18/18 6:51 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Per general manager Ron Hextall, Neuvirth (groin) is "days, not weeks" away from being cleared for game action, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
While this is positive news for Neuvirth, it won't mean much for fantasy owners, as Brian Elliott is currently locked in as the Flyers' starting netminder, and Calvin Pickard has emerged as a capable backup during Neuvirth's absence. The 30-year-old netminder will likely be nothing more than a streaming option this season.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Sat 10/13/18 11:35 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth could be the Flyers third goaltender once he returns healthy "if that is what is right for the hockey club" says general manager Ron Hextall according to Marc Narducci of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
EDGE Analysis
Hextall called three goaltenders "not an ideal situation," but he didn't shut down the idea altogether. Neuvirth began practicing with the team this week, but it's unclear when he will return. Last season, Neuvirth went 9-7-3 with a .915 save percentage and 2.60 GAA as a backup. Once he returns, he will only have value as a streaming option.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Mon 10/8/18 12:29 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth (groin) joined his teammates on the ice for Monday's practice session, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Once Neuvirth is given the green light to return, the expectation is that Calvin Pickard will be sent down to the minors -- however, that would expose Pickard to waivers. An injury to James van Riemsdyk (lower body) could afford the team the ability to carry all three netminders for the time being, but eventually the Flyers will be forced to make a decision on who will serve as the backup to Brian Elliott.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Wed 10/3/18 2:47 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth (groin) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
This was an expected move considering Neuvirth is facing an indefinite absence, plus the Flyers claimed Calvin Pickard off waivers. Based on how the schedule is laid out for Philadelphia, Neuvy is ineligible to return for at least the next four more games.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Wed 9/26/18 2:00 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
According to general manager Ron Hextall, Neuvirth (groin) remains without a timetable to return, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Neuvirth has struggled with injuries the last several seasons and has reached the 30-game mark just once since joining the Flyers. Even if healthy, the 30-year-old is unlikely to replace Brian Elliott as the starter -- although the club could opt for a goalie split, something it has done the last few years.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Fri 9/21/18 8:06 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Coach Ron Hextall said Neuvirth will likely miss time after injuring his groin during Friday's practice, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's a frustrating injury since Neuvirth struggled with a lower-body injury last season as well and had surgery on both hips in April. There's no specific timetable for his return, as the team needs to run more tests first. Neuvirth's injury will leave Brian Elliott, Carter Hart and Anthony Stolarz as the goalies for the remainder of preseason.