JAMIE DRYSDALE NEWS

Underwent surgery in April Drysdale underwent surgery in April to address a significant injury, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Impact The exact nature of Drysdale's injury wasn't revealed, but general manager Daniel Briere suggested it was a lower-body issue. Drysdale is expected to be ready to play by the start of the season, but given the severity of the injury, fantasy managers will want to track his status through training camp.

JUNE 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers get a boost with Jamie Drysdale's return: 'It's a pretty big weight lifted off your shoulder' They got Nick Seeler back not too long ago, and now Drysdale. Now the two will be paired on a line as the Flyers cling to their playoff spot...

APRIL 1, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Suiting up Monday Drysdale (upper body) will be in the lineup against the Islanders on Monday.

Impact Drysdale has been out of action since Feb. 25 versus the Penguins, a stretch of 16 games on the shelf due to his upper-body injury. With just one point in his 11 games prior to getting hurt, the blueliner probably shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value moving forward. With Drysdale back in action, Adam Ginning figures to be relegated to the press box or even sent back to AHL Lehigh Valley.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to injured reserve Drysdale (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Drysdale was already deemed week-to-week, so this move is simply to free up a roster spot for the Flyers. Egor Zamula has the most to gain from Drysdale's absence, as he'll likely absorb Drysdale's power-play ice time while featuring more consistently in the lineup in general.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing extended time Drysdale (undisclosed) is week-to-week but could return before the end of the season, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Drysdale took an open-ice hit Sunday against the Penguins and appeared to have injured his shoulder. The 21-year-old injured that same shoulder during the 2022-23 season, limiting him to just eight total games. Drysdale has four points in 17 games since being acquired by the Flyers. In his absence, Egor Zamula should see more consistent playing time.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Sunday Drysdale (undisclosed) left Sunday's game against the Penguins with an injury, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Drysdale appeared to be favoring his left shoulder after taking a hit from Jansen Harkins. Drysdale logged just 10:39 of ice time prior to leaving the game. There was no update available but there should be more information on his injury before Tuesday's tilt with Tampa Bay.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in win Drysdale scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Drysdale has two goals over his last seven contests. The 21-year-old continues to see top-four usage, though his ice time tends to drop when the Flyers dress seven defensemen as they did Monday. Drysdale is at three goals, six assists, 36 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 22 appearances between the Flyers and the Ducks this season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday Drysdale (illness) is ready to return Thursday versus Dallas.

Impact Drysdale missed two straight games because of the illness. He has a goal, seven points, nine hits and 19 blocks in 12 contests between Anaheim and Philadelphia in 2023-24. Drysdale is projected to serve on the top pairing alongside Travis Sanheim and be part of the second power-play unit.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Blues Drysdale (illness) will not be in the lineup against St. Louis on Monday.

Impact Drysdale will sit out his second consecutive contest. He has picked up two assists, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and three hits in two outings with the Flyers after being acquired from Anaheim.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Drysdale (illness) won't play Saturday against Winnipeg.

Impact Drysdale will be replaced in the lineup by Marc Staal. The 21-year-old Drysdale has two assists, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and three hits in two outings with the Flyers since being acquired from Anaheim on Monday.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs another helper Friday Drysdale picked up an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

Impact Drysdale has earned an assist in each of his first two games with the Flyers after he was traded from the Ducks. The 21-year-old defenseman is up to seven points, 24 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 12 appearances this season. So far, he's seeing top-four minutes and power-play time, though he could be challenged by Travis Sanheim, Cam York and Egor Zamula for time with the man advantage.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NHL EDGE stats: Jamie Drysdale's outlook with Flyers | NHL.com Defenseman addresses Philadelphia's power-play struggles, excels in shot, skating speed

JANUARY 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Notches helper in Philly debut Drysdale picked up a power-play assist in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Canadiens.

Impact The former Duck wasted no time making an impact with his new club, feeding Morgan Frost for a tally midway through the second period that tied the game at 2-2. Drysdale saw a healthy workload in his Flyers debut -- only Travis Sanheim saw more ice time among the team's blueliners -- and the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft has the skill to provide an immediate jolt to a Philly power play that ranks 31st on the season with a woeful 11.4 percent success rate.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Drysdale on his Flyers debut: 'I feel like you can't draw it up better' Philadelphia's new 'rover' picked up an assist and skated well in a shootout win over Montreal.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Making Flyers debut Wednesday Drysdale will make his Flyers debut Wednesday versus Montreal.

Impact Drysdale was acquired from Anaheim along with a 2025 second-round draft pick in exchange for Cutter Gauthier on Monday. Drysdale has a goal, five points, six hits and 16 blocks in 10 contests this season. Although injuries have limited him over the past two campaigns, the 21-year-old defenseman has tremendous potential. He's expected to start his tenure with the Flyers serving in a top-four capacity while also receiving a role on the power play.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE