While most Philadelphia Flyers fans were ecstatic Monday to see Andrew MacDonald placed on waivers, meaning he’ll likely be sent to the minors and far away from the NHL roster, most didn’t consider what it meant for his replacement, Brandon Manning.
A slow developer, at 25 years old, Manning has nailed down a roster spot at the beginning of a season for the first time in his career.
After spending three seasons with the Chilliwack Bruins of the WHL, Manning was signed by the Flyers as an undrafted free agent before the 2011-12 season.
Manning made quick impressions, playing four games with the Flyers that season and six the next including an AHL All-Star nod, while looking more and more like he’d challenge for a spot in the upcoming years.