Flyers Confirm Forward Is Ready For Camp
In February, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher said he expected Sean Couturier to be 100 percent healthy when this season's training camp starts.
Couturier, who had back surgery seven months ago, will address the media and will undoubtedly be asked questions about his health.
He's a guy that adds so much to our lineup, obviously,» interim coach Mike Yeo said in January. «You talk about faceoffs, on both the power play, penalty kill, his role as far as playing against top players, his ability to hang on to the puck, to play with the puck, to make plays. He's a guy that we miss right now.»
Although Couturier didn't play after Dec. 18, he continued to travel to road games and maintained close relationships with his teammates.
I was trying to be as supportive as I could in any way that I could,» Couturier told the media in April. «I thought it would be good for myself and for the team to just try to be around and support them through the downs. Try to bring any little positive or any little tips I could or help the team get back on the winning track.»
He is also now the longest-tenured Flyer with 11 years of service. When Couturier returns to the lineup, his combination of talent, tenure, and leadership skills arguably makes him the front-runner for the captaincy.
