Nikita Grebenkin - NHL News & Rumors

Lands on injured reserve Grebenkin (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Grebenkin has already missed the required week of action, so at this point he can be activated whenever given the all-clear. Still, the move will rule the forward out for Monday's clash with the Lightning, while Denver Barkey looks set to make his season debut.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Flyers take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Lightning

The Philadelphia Flyers come into the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning after losing three in a row

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not playing Saturday Grebenkin (undisclosed) won't play against Carolina on Saturday, according to Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Impact Grebenkin wasn't on the ice with the main group for Saturday's morning skate and isn't ready to return. He will miss his third straight game to begin the 2026-27 campaign. Grebenkin contributed four goals, 14 points, 32 shots on net and 86 hits in 55 regular-season appearances for Philadelphia in 2025-26.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Metropolitan Division foes meet when Philadelphia hosts Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes face the Philadelphia Flyers in a matchup within the Metropolitan Division Saturday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Devils take on the Flyers in Metropolitan Division matchup

The New Jersey Devils host the Philadelphia Flyers in a matchup of Metropolitan Division opponents

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Unavailable Wednesday Grebenkin (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Wednesday against Pittsburgh, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

Impact Denver Barkey (lower body) also isn't available Wednesday, and head coach Rick Tocchet described Barkey as closer to returning than Grebenkin. Given that comparison to the day-to-day Barkey, Grebenkin also shouldn't be expected to play in New Jersey on Thursday. The 23-year-old Grebenkin had four goals, 14 points, 46 PIM and 86 hits in 55 regular-season appearances in 2025-26.

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Listed as day-to-day Grebenkin (undisclosed) did not practice Tuesday and was deemed day-to-day, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Head coach Rick Tocchet mentioned that Grebenkin, as well as Denver Barker, are both on a day-to-day timeline as of now. While Barkey was placed on IR Monday, Grebenkin's exclusion from that list could give him the chance to suit up for Opening Night. The 23-year-old winger had a solid rookie season, where he posted four goals, 14 points, 32 shots on net and 86 hits across 55 regular-season outings. If he's good to go for the Flyers' opening night contest on Wednesday, there's a real shot that he's in the lineup somewhere in the team's bottom six.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Tuesday Grebenkin (upper body) has resumed skating at Flyers' training camp in a regular practice jersey, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Grebenkin was seen participating in Philadelphia's training camp for the first time since re-aggravating his upper body injury from the end of the 2025-26 season. The 23-year-old winger's return to action is encouraging for the Flyers, who frequently had him in the lineup prior to his injury. With his clearance, Grebenkin could make his preseason debut as early as Thursday against the Bruins.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for start of camp Grebenkin (upper body) re-aggravated his injury and could miss the start of Flyers' training camp, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Grebenkin appears to have some lingering effects from the upper-body injury that kept him sidelined during the final stretch of Philadelphia's regular season and postseason run. Across 55 regular-season games, the 23-year-old winger contributed in a checking-line role, posting 4 goals, 14 points, 32 shots on net and 86 hits. If Grebenkin is set to miss the start of Flyers' training camp, he'll likely have to re-earn an everyday role amidst the team's forward depth. His main competition for playing time will be Denver Barkey and Alex Bump.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Transaction Analysis: Flyers Extend Grebenkin | Philadelphia Flyers On Thursday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced they signed restricted free agent winger Nikita Grebenkin to a two-year contract extension.

AUGUST 11 • NHL.COM

Signs two-year deal Grebenkin signed a two-year, $2.2 million contract with the Flyers on Thursday.

Impact Grebenkin recovered from an upper-body injury over the summer, which had kept him out for 23 games (regular season and playoffs) to end 2025-26. He established himself as a regular when healthy, earning 14 points with 32 shots on net, 46 PIM and 86 hits over 55 regular-season outings last year. Grebenkin will be in the mix for bottom-six minutes again in 2026-27.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to be ready for camp Grebenkin (upper body) is expected to be fine for the start of training camp, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports on Thursday.

Impact Grebenkin didn't end up needing surgery to address his upper-body issue. He missed the final 13 games of the 2025-26 regular season and Philadelphia's entire playoff run due to the injury. The 23-year-old isn't a guarantee to be a mainstay in the Flyers' lineup in 2026-27, but he will compete for a bottom-six spot after recording four goals, 14 points, 46 PIM and 86 hits across 55 regular-season appearances last campaign.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss start of season Grebenkin (upper body) may not be ready for the start of the 2026-27 campaign, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports Thursday.

Impact Grebenkin has been sidelined since March 21 versus the Sharks due to his upper-body problem, a stretch of 23 games that included the playoffs as well. Before getting hurt, the 23-year-old winger was mired in a 16-game goal drought, notching a mere three helpers along the way. Even when healthy, Grebenkin could find himself serving as a healthy scratch periodically.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Still out indefinitely Grebenkin (upper body) still isn't close to being available to return to the lineup, Jonathan Bailey of The Hockey News reports Saturday.

Impact Grebenkin hasn't played since March 21 against San Jose, but he could become a consideration in the postseason if Philadelphia has a long playoff run. However, the Flyers will probably need to be involved in a long Eastern Conference Finals series to make him an option. Philadelphia is facing elimination from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday in Round 2 against the Hurricanes, trailing the best-of-seven series 3-0.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Carolina visits Philadelphia with 3-0 series lead

The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-0 lead in the series

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Hurricanes take 2-0 series lead into game 3 against the Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Carolina brings 1-0 lead into game 2 against Philadelphia

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

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Flyers visit the Hurricanes to open the second round

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Philadelphia Flyers to begin the Eastern Conference second round

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Flyers bring 3-2 series lead into game 6 against the Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series

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Flyers look to clinch first round series over the Penguins in game 5

The Philadelphia Flyers look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Pittsburgh Penguins in game five

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Philadelphia takes 3-0 series lead into game 4 against Pittsburgh

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-0 lead in the series

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Philadelphia brings 2-0 series lead into game 3 against Pittsburgh

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series

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Flyers bring 1-0 series lead into game 2 against the Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

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Philadelphia visits Pittsburgh to start the NHL Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Philadelphia Flyers in game one of the Eastern Conference first round

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Will miss start of playoffs Grebenkin (upper body) is not expected to be ready for the start of the postseason, Bill Meltzer of the Flyers' official site reports Thursday.

Impact According to head coach Rick Tocchet, Grebenkin will need to get some practice time in before he can return to the lineup, and he hasn't been able to do much in the way of skating. While the team didn't put an official timeline on the 22-year-old winger's potential return, he should probably be expected to miss at least the first few games of the series

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

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