A clear mistake made by the Flyers.
The Philadelphia Flyers reassigned rookie defenseman Hunter McDonald to the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms to create roster space for Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny. Jonathan Bailey argues that demoting the 24-year-old physical blueliner sends a terrible message to the organization's young players.
Bailey criticizes the struggling 3-8-4 Flyers for prioritizing veteran defenseman Simon Benoit over developing prospects. He notes that McDonald performed well over five NHL games, while other young players like 22-year-old David Jiricek continue to be scratched despite the team's ongoing rebuild.
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