Flyers Waive Defenseman Helge Grans
Philadelphia placed defenseman Helge Grans on waivers Monday, and he can be assigned to AHL Lehigh Valley if he clears Tuesday. Grans has played one game this season, logging 12:26 in a loss to Boston, after returning from a preseason injury. The 24-year-old is in the second season of a two-year contract with an $837,500 cap hit, and Philadelphia is 0-5-2 ahead of Tuesday's game against Seattle.
Helge Grans, a 24-year-old Swedish defenseman, was placed on waivers by Philadelphia on Monday. If unclaimed Tuesday, he can join AHL Lehigh Valley. He has skated in one game this season, a 5-1 loss to Boston, recording a -1 rating in 12:26. That was his first NHL appearance since 2024-25, after a preseason injury.
Originally a second-round pick by Los Angeles in 2020, Grans came to Philadelphia in the 2023 three-team trade involving Ivan Provorov. He is in year two of a two-year deal carrying an $837,500 cap hit. Philadelphia sits at 0-5-2 before hosting Seattle on Tuesday.
The waiver move could affect Grans's immediate career path and Philadelphia's blue-line depth. If he clears, Lehigh Valley may gain an experienced AHL defenseman; if claimed, another organization could offer him a new role. Flyers fans may see this as a small sign of roster churn during a difficult start, while Phantoms followers could feel the impact more directly. For most people outside hockey, the effect may be negligible, but within the sport it could influence minor-league competitiveness and one player's opportunity.