Flyers lose Grebenkin for at least four months; Konecny, York also hurt
Philadelphia announced that forward Nikita Grebenkin will miss at least four months after back surgery. The Flyers also said Travis Konecny and Cam York are day-to-day with lower- and upper-body injuries, while Rasmus Ristolainen was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Oct. 3. Philadelphia is winless at 0-3-2 to start the season.
Grebenkin, 23, has not played this season. The Russian forward signed a two-year deal this summer with a $1.1 million cap hit. Philadelphia obtained him during the 2024-25 season in the Scott Laughton trade with Toronto. He appeared in seven NHL games for the Maple Leafs without recording a point.
Last season, he recorded 14 points—four goals and 10 assists—in 55 games for Philadelphia, averaging 11:17 of ice time and posting a minus-17 rating. Konecny (lower-body) and York (upper-body) are day-to-day, while Ristolainen went on injured reserve retroactive to Oct. 3 with an upper-body injury. The Flyers are 0-3-2.
For Philadelphia fans and the broader hockey community, these injuries could shape early-season expectations and mood around the team. Losing Grebenkin for months may test the Flyers’ depth, while short-term absences for Konecny and York could alter matchups and player workloads. The winless start may add pressure on coaches and players, and local businesses tied to game-day activity could see attendance or spending fluctuate. The effects remain uncertain and depend on recovery timelines and how replacements perform.