Flyers Evgeny Medvedev learning language, culture

EVGENY MEDVEDEV walks confidently into an office on the second floor of the Flyers' practice facility in Voorhees carrying a smoothie in his right hand. His left wrist sports a bright silver, yet understated watch. He's wearing a black V-neck T-shirt and jeans.

The Flyers had an optional skate on this morning. Medvedev wasn't on the ice but he did work out. His day isn't done, though. He's in this office to work, too.

He walks in with a smile and says to the people in the room: "Hello. How are you?"

He sits down next to Miriam Gilbert. And as the English tutor begins to start her lesson, Medvedev stops her.

"What is it?" he says, pointing at Gilbert's foot.

"It's a walking boot," Gilbert says…