Quick Hits: June 14, 2024

1) Appearing on the Nasty Knuckles podcast with Derek Settlemyre and Riley Cote, Flyers captain Sean Couturier revealed that he underwent sports hernia surgery after the 2023-24 season. Couturier said that he feels well and will be fine for the start of training camp. Back in mid-January, Couturier missed two games with an undisclosed injury that was described behind the scenes as a groin issue.

Coincidentally or not, this also marked the point in time where Couturier's season took a significant downturn and never fully got back on track. Through his first 41 games if the season, Couturier posted 29 points -- essentially, three points for every four games -- and averaged 20:03 of ice time. The rest of the season, he had nine points in 33 games and saw his ice time decreased significantly.



2) Come play pickleball with the Flyers Alumni next Tuesday. Participating Alumni: John LeClair, Scott Hartnell, Todd Fedoruk, Neil Little, Paul Holmgren, Brad Marsh, Bob Kelly.

Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Bounce Pickleball in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Cost: $135

No membership, equipment, or previous pickleball experience required. However, space is limited. Don’t wait. For more information or to register:
Sign up on the Court Reserve App or email info@bouncepb.com. Non-members can call 484-368-3074 to get set up to register in CourtReserve.

Schedule of Events for June 18:

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Opening comments and introduction of Flyers Alumni
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM: Organizing play and instructional groups
6:40 PM – 8:30 PM: Pickleball lessons, structured and highlight games with the pros and the Flyers Alumni
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Post-event meet and greet, light snacks, and refreshments (Including beer and wine). The Flyers Alumni players will be signing autographs and taking pictures all night long.

Event proceeds benefit the Flyers Alumni Association’s charitable and community initiatives. Come September, look for the first-ever Flyers Alumni pickleball tournament.

For more information, click here.

3) June 14 Flyers Alumni birthdays: Eric Desjardins (1969), Sami Kapanen (1973), Yves Preston (1956), Matt Read (1986).

4) Today in Flyers History: June 14

1978: The Flyers acquire the sixth overall pick in the 1978 Amateur Draft (defenseman Behn Wilson) in exchange for three veterans from the team's 1974 and 1975 Stanley Cup championship squad: center Orest Kindrachuk, left winger Ross Lonsberry, and offensive-minded defenseman Tom Bladon.

2019: The Flyers acquire veteran two-way defenseman Matt Niskanen from the Washington Capitals in exchange for hard-hitting defenseman Radko Gudas.

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