For both fans waiting to see just what the 6-foot-5 defender has in store for us at the NHL level, and for Philippe Myers himself, the wait is over. After appearing in 21 games for the Philadelphia Flyers last year, the time has come for his first full season in the NHL.
The departure of Radko Gudas, combined with the off-season acquisitions of Matt Niskanen and Justin Braun, all but lock Myers into a third pair role to start the season. While this should allow Myers to ease into the league, the situation also gives him a clear path to the top.