Holmgren says Meszaros should be ready to play (if there’s a season)
Dec 20, 2012, 12:57 PM EDT
Getty Images Assuming Bill Daly is right and the NHL is playing hockey again soon, the Flyers should have defenseman Andrej Meszaros (left Achilles tear) in the lineup.
“His next doctor’s appointment is just after the New Year,” Flyers GM Paul Holmgren tells CSNPhilly.com. “If we’re going to start playing any time soon, I think he’d be ready to play.”
Meszaros, 27, figures to play a prominent role on Philadelphia’s blue line with Chris Pronger (concussion) out indefinitely and Matt Carle having signed in Tampa Bay.
The Flyers did add Luke Schenn in a trade with the Leafs, but the 23-year-old’s struggles last season in Toronto make him a bit of a wildcard.
Meszaros missed all but one of Philadelphia’s 11 postseason games after undergoing back surgery in March. Given his team allowed four goals per game in the playoffs, it’s safe to say he was missed.
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“I’ve got a nice little scratch mark on my forehead from the claw marks.”
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23-year-old defenseman had six goals in the playoffs.
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26-year-old made his NHL debut last season.
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As per TSN’s Bob McKenzie.
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He’s still “day-to-day” with his injury.
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He’s been given permission to seek employment elsewhere.
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“We don’t care about calling certain guys superstars on our team,” said the coach.
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Hey, he did take two weeks off.
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The Isles are one team that’s reportedly interested.
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Former North Dakota standout was a 2009 Panthers draftee.
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The No. 2 overall pick at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft is ready to go.
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Former ‘Hawks assistant takes over the Caps’ minor-league team.
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They’ll suit up for AK Bars Kazan next season.
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Datsyuk announces three-year, $22.5 million extension with Red Wings
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Detroit has its core players locked up.
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They’re just two wins away from their second championship in the last three seasons.
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They’ve agreed to a new partnership.
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Those aren’t the investors.
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They don’t have a lot of cap room and might look at alternate means of creating space.
