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Flyers waive Garrett Wilson, hinting at other roster move

The Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Garrett Wilson on waivers and it could mean someone is coming back from injury. There was nothing else included in the team’s announcement. Just that Wilson is heading to the waiver wire and we…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 6:29 PM
Flyers waive Garrett Wilson, hinting at other roster move
Key Things to Know
  • The Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Garrett Wilson on waivers on October 22, 2026.
  • Waiving Wilson is expected to precede his reassignment to the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
  • Thomas Williams suggests the move clears roster space for a player returning from Injured Reserve.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia Flyers have placed veteran forward Garrett Wilson on waivers, the team announced on October 22, 2026. The 35-year-old appeared in two games for Philadelphia this season, recording eight hits and averaging 9:49 of ice time. The move is expected to clear a roster spot and allow the team to reassign Wilson to the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Broad Street Hockey suggests the transaction indicates an injured player may soon return to Philadelphia's full 23-man roster. The Flyers currently have Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, Cam York, and Rasmus Ristolainen on Injured Reserve, with defensemen York and Ristolainen recently seen skating before team practices.

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