Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Logan Pyett is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with sarcoma, a form of cancer, in his upper left leg.
The Flyers made the announcement in a statement Friday.
"The club asks that the media respect Logan and his family's privacy during this time," Flyers general manager Ron Hextall said in the statement. "Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Pyett family."
The following is a statement from GM Ron Hextall on D Logan Pyett: “Logan has been diagnosed with Sarcoma in his upper left leg.” (1 of 3)
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"He will be out indefinitely.