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Flyers Demote Prospect Sniper Back to AHL

Another Flyers prospect walks the plank.

The Hockey News

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3:50 PM

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The Philadelphia Flyers have demoted forward Alex Bump back to the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Bump failed to record a point across seven NHL games with Philadelphia this season.
The 22-year-old has produced seven goals and eight points in five AHL games this season.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have reassigned 22-year-old forward Alex Bump to the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Bump was recalled on October 19 along with Cole Knuble to help offset team injuries and early-season struggles. However, Bump went scoreless across seven total NHL appearances this season, failing to register a goal or an assist while logging 16 shots on goal.

Bump now returns to the Phantoms alongside defenseman Hunter McDonald to reinforce Lehigh Valley's lineup. In contrast to his NHL struggles, Bump has excelled in the AHL this season, scoring seven goals and eight points in five games. The Flyers continue their schedule hosting the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.

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