Former Bruins draft bust becoming Flyers’ latest desperate move amid disappointing start

The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled forward Jack Studnicka from the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms amid a winless 0-5-2 start to the season. The writer characterizes the promotion as a desperate move for Philadelphia following back-to-back weekend losses against the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes. Studnicka is expected to feature on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken as the Flyers pursue their first victory.

Drafted by Boston in 2017, Studnicka appeared in just 38 games for the Bruins before being traded to Vancouver in October 2022. He subsequently played for the San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers, totaling six goals in 126 career NHL games. The writer views this call-up as likely Studnicka's final opportunity to establish himself at the NHL level.