Ice Chips: Tippett to make Flyers debut vs. Isles
Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.
The Flyers have recalled forward Owen Tippett from the AHL's Charlotte Checkers and the Flyers' newest addition will make his team debut this afternoon against the New York Islanders.
Tippett was acquired Saturday in a blockbuster trade from the Florida Panthers along with a 2024 conditional first-round pick in 2024 and a 2023 third-round pick in exchange for captain Claude Giroux, Connor Bunnaman, German Rubtsov and a 2024 fifth-round pick.
The Peterborough, Ont. native had six goals and 14 points in 42 games with Florida this season. In 12 AHL games, he had six goals and 18 points.
Transaction: We have recalled forward Owen Tippett from the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).@TippettOwen will wear #74 and be available to play in today's #NYIvsPHI matchup at @WellsFargoCtr (2PM on @NHL_On_TNT and @975TheFanatic). https://t.co/EjCWMTF2Eb