Varone doesn't have any points and possesses a minus-1 rating in the last six games.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old scored shortly after getting recalled just before Christmas, but he hasn't done anything since then. In 12 games, Varone only has the one goal along with 10 shots on net, eight hits and three blocks. The most games he's ever played in an NHL season is 28, so there's not really a large enough sample size to make any determinations of what Varone could produce if he continues to receive playing time. Still, owners would have to be very desperate to deploy Varone in the lineup at this juncture.

Varone was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Varone was summoned to the parent club in the wake of news that Jori Lehtera has been prosecuted in a cocaine ring and will stand trial Dec. 31. The Flyers could use Jordan Weal as a fourth-line center, but Dave Isaac of the Courier Post reports that Varone was the one to show up in that spot in Thursday's a.m. session. Varone has accumulated 28 points (11 goals, 17 assists) throuhg 22 games for the AHL's Phantoms this season.

Varone was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Varone's demotion could be temporary and simply part of roster shuffling ahead of the Christmas roster freeze. Once the freeze goes into effect, the club can still recall him and can exceed the 23-man roster limit in doing so. In his four NHL appearances this season, the center failed to register a point while logging 8:07 of ice time. Without an increased role, the Ontario native won't offer much in terms of fantasy value.

Varone will make his season debut in Sunday's road game versus the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Varone hasn't played an NHL game since the 2016 season, when he suited up seven times for Ottawa but failed to record a point. He's had success with AHL Lehigh Valley this year, racking up 28 points in 22 games. Varone will work on the fourth line.

The Flyers recalled Varone from AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Varone has been highly productive in the minors this season, racking up 11 goals and 28 points in 22 appearances. The 28-year-old forward's first opportunity to make his season debut with the Flyers will arrive Saturday against the Sabres.

Varone was waived by Philadelphia on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varone hasn't made a meaningful impact in the NHL since entering the league in 2013-14, notching 10 points (five goals, five assists) in 50 career contests, so this move hardly comes as a surprise. The 26-year-old forward is nothing more than an organizational depth player at this stage in his career.

Varone penned a two-year, two-way contract with the Flyers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Varone recorded 51 points in 65 minor-league outings this year, but has never been able to find his scoring touch in the NHL. The 26-year-old has played in 50 games split between Buffalo and Ottawa, but has tallied a mere five goals and five helpers in those appearances. If the center performs well with AHL Lehigh Valley, he could find himself suiting up with Philly later in the season.

Varone was reassigned to AHL Binghamton on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Varone's services were required for Saturday's game against the Avalanche, but with Kyle Turris (finger) expected back Tuesday, he will rejoin the club's AHL affiliate. Even if Varone makes his way back to the top level this season, it's unlikely he will obtain enough fantasy value to be worthy of fantasy ownership in most leagues.

Varone was recalled from AHL Binghamton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The fifth-rounder from the 2009 draft hasn't taken advantage of his call-ups this season, managing just one shot and a minus-2 rating through six games. Of course, there's only so much the pivot can do with an average ice time value of 8:26. He may be utilized in Saturday's road game against the Avalanche since established scoring center Kyle Turris (finger) may not play.

Varone was returned to AHL Binghamton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

While he didn't hit the scoresheet in his last two NHL games, Varone was unleashed on the power play for 1:42 in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Lightning and managed to avoid falling on the undesirable side of the plus-minus rating. The addition of Alex Burrows via a trade from Vancouver seemed to have hurt Varone's chances of staying up with the parent club this time around, but he should at least remain a popular call-up option when injuries hurt the team up front.