During a New Years Eve press conference, Flyers’ general manager Chuck Fletcher announced that Sam Morin will move to left-wing at the start of training camp.
Morin, who has struggled to stay on the ice after a pair ACL tears, looked to be a promising bruising blueliner for the team. However, now due to the incredible depth of the Flyers’ roster and farm system at the defense position, Morin will try out this position change.
“We are deep on D” Fletcher said. “This is Sam’s best chance to be with our team up here; add size and physicality.