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Flyers’ Latest Roster Move Signals the Team Is Getting Healthier

The Flyers loaned Jacob Gaucher to the Phantoms on Sunday. Does that indicate a near return of Travis Konecny or Owen Tippett?

By William James · Philly Hockey Now

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:06 PM

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William James argues the Flyers' latest roster move indicates their injured forwards are nearing a return.
The Philadelphia Flyers loaned center Jacob Gaucher back to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Sunday.
Gaucher's demotion left the Flyers' active NHL roster at 22 players, opening a spot for an activation.

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The Philadelphia Flyers loaned center Jacob Gaucher back to the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Sunday morning, leaving the NHL roster at 22 players. William James argues this roster transaction indicates the team is preparing to activate an injured forward from injured reserve in the near future.

Defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen recently returned from IR after missing nine games, while forwards Travis Konecny and Owen Tippett remain sidelined alongside blueliner Cam York. James notes that loaning Gaucher likely points toward Konecny or Tippett returning soon rather than York, given the team's current forward depth.

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