Flyers Announce Interesting Opening Night Roster

michael derosa

Mon, Oct 7, 2024, 4:48 PM·2 min read

Today (Oct. 7) is a big day in the NHL, as every team in the NHL must set their opening night rosters by 5 p.m. ET.

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Due to this, the Philadelphia Flyers have officially announced their opening night roster for their matchup against the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 11.

Jett Luchanko is a notable name on the list. The 2024 first-round pick has made the NHL roster at the age of 18, which is not too common. Naturally, he will be a big-time player to watch at the beginning of the season. If he performs well, he could stick around for the season.

Jett Luchanko <p>© Eric Hartline-Imagn Images</p> — Jett Luchanko
© Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Matvei Michkov is another big name on the Flyers' opening night roster. This is not surprising in the slightest, as he played magnificently during the pre-season. However, the Flyers will now get to see their top prospect get into regular-season action, which is quite exciting.

Matvei Michkov & Morgan Frost <p>© Eric Hartline-Imagn Images</p> — Matvei Michkov & Morgan Frost
© Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

This will also be Ivan Fedotov's first full season in the NHL. The 27-year-old made three appearances for the Flyers last season, posting a 0-1-1 record, a .811 save percentage (SV%), and a 4.95 goals-against average (GAA). While he did not have the hottest of starts last year, he has the potential to bounce back in 2024-25. This is especially so when looking at his KHL success.

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov (82) during pregame warmups against the New York Islanders at Wells Fargo Center.<p>Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports</p> — Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov (82) during pregame warmups against the New York Islanders at Wells Fargo Center.
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Here is the Flyers' full opening night roster.

Forwards: Bobby Brink, Noah Cates, Sean Couturier, Nicolas Deslauriers, Joel Farabee, Tyson Foerster, Morgan Frost, Garnet Hathaway, Travis Konecny, Scott Laughton, Jett Luchanko, Matvei Michkov, Ryan Poehling & Owen Tippett

Defensemen: Jamie Drysdale, Erik Johnson, Rasmus Ristolainen, Travis Sanheim, Nick Seeler, Cam York & Egor Zamula

Goalies: Samuel Ersson & Ivan Fedotov

🔶 It's a New Era of Orange. 🔶

Our 2024-25 Opening Night Roster is set. #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/EGe9PwlR7K
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) October 7, 2024