With Nolan Patrick missing time due to being diagnosed with migraine disorder, and Morgan Frost being sent to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL, the team’s opening night roster should be getting pretty clear. And down to just thirteen healthy forwards in camp, at first glance it appears that Chris Stewart has made the team. However, they can’t actually afford to sign him to a playing contract. Not yet, at least.
As the roster currently stands the Flyers are over the salary cap by just over $1.