A Philadelphia Flyers forward has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate following the signing of a new player, as the club works to manage its roster space. The move involves Alex Bump, a draft pick from 2022 who was selected late in the second round, now joining the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The decision comes after the team added Michael Bunting to a one-year contract, prompting the need for roster adjustments. Bump’s transition to the minor-league team marks a shift in his development path as the Flyers optimize their lineup.

The Philadelphia Flyers needed to clear a roster spot after signing forward Michael Bunting to a one-year contract yesterday. They did just that, announcing they reassigned forward Alex Bump to the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Philadelphia selected Bump, 22, with the 133rd overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. At Prior Lake High School in […]