Flyers recall defenseman Adam Ginning for his season debut

Defenseman Adam Ginning will make his season debut for the Philadelphia Flyers after the team announced his recall from their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Ginning is expected to replace veteran defenseman Erik Johnson in the lineup as the Flyers face off against the New York Islanders this evening.

Shortly after Philadelphias announcement, Charlie OConnor of PHLY Sports quickly contextualized Johnsons absence for tonights game.

OConnor stated that the Flyers never intended for Johnson to play in any back-to-back games this year although he did suit up in the back-to-back against the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames to start the season.

Philadelphia selected Ginning in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft but he didnt begin playing for the organization until the 2022-23 season.

Hes primarily played for AHL Lehigh Valley collecting six goals and 39 points in 168 career games.

Hes already appeared in 10 games for the Flyers dating back to the 2022-23 season.

Hes tallied one goal in those ten contests and has posted impressive possession numbers and physicality albeit in a small sample size.

Thats exactly what will be expected of him tonight and in the future should he have any staying power in Philadelphias lineup.

Theres no question the Flyers are a physical team with 980 hits delivered already this year and Ginning should only help increase that total.

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