The Philadelphia Flyers officially placed Jamie Drysdale on injured reserve Friday evening while announcing they’ve called up defenseman Adam Ginning from Lehigh Valley.
Injury updates: Defenseman Jamie Drysdale has been placed on injured reserve (upper body) retroactive to Jan. 6. We have recalled defenseman Adam Ginning from the @LVPhantoms (AHL).
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) January 9, 2026
Additionally, forwards Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny are day-to-day with upper-body injuries.
Although news of Drysdale being put on injured reserve was noted, the official announcement puts it retroactive to Jan. 6, the date when Drysdale was questionably hit by Anaheim Ducks forward Ross Johnston. Drysdale left the game and did not return with what was most likely a concussion. By being put on injured reserve, the defenseman will miss the next two games at least.
In his absence, the Flyers are giving Adam Ginning a chance to see how he can fill in. Ginning has played five games for Philadelphia this season with no goals or assists in that time. Ginning’s last game with the Flyers was a 4-3 shootout victory over the Islanders on Oct. 25. In five games he’s averaged just over 15 minutes of ice time (15:20) and is even in terms of plus/minus. Meanwhile in Lehigh Valley, Ginning has played 17 games with one goal and a pair of assists for three points.
In terms of the Flyers, Ginning’s addition might likely mean that Noah Juulsen will be the odd man out should Philadelphia adjust its lineup in time for the game Saturday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning. Or, with injuries to a few forwards to keep tabs on, Philadelphia might opt to go with seven defenseman and 11 forwards tomorrow night.
Besides the news on Drysdale and Ginning, Philadelphia got some hopeful news on two other forwards. Bobby Brink, who was hit in the Anaheim game and didn’t return, is now listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, meaning he’s probably much closer to returning than Drysdale. And the same can be said for Travis Konecny. Konecny left last night’s game against Toronto after the second period. He did a brief interview during the second intermission but wasn’t on the bench for the third.
Knowing both forwards — who have a combined 25 goals and 58 points between them — aren’t likely out too long is a huge bonus for the Flyers, particularly dealing with Drysdale’s absence and knowing Tyson Foerster is done for the season. Assuming Brink and Konecny aren’t ready for tomorrow night, it’s almost a given Nic Deslauriers will be playing with some line juggling as a result. With a sprint to the Olympic break, Philadelphia needs all hands on deck for what should be an intense and grueling 14-game slate.
