The latest update from the Philadelphia Flyers has left fans reeling: captain Sean Couturier is nursing an upper body injury and won't be joining the team for their upcoming road trip.
Injury update per Flyers GM Daniel Briere:
Sean Couturier has an upper-body injury and is day-to-day. He will not travel with the team and won't be available the next two games.
This news arrives amidst growing tensions between Couturier and head coach John Tortorella, sparking speculation about Couturier's NHL future, especially given his injury history.
With murmurs about a possible stint on the long-term injured reserve, fans are grappling with the implications of Couturier's absence and what it could mean for his tenure with the Flyers.