Flyers’ defenseman Cam York made his 2025-26 season debut against the Winnipeg Jets at Wells Fargo Center (7 p.m. ET puck drop).
- Injury Context: York, 23, started the season on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury sustained in the preseason. He’s missed the Flyers’ first three games but has been day-to-day and participated fully in Wednesday’s practice.
- Expected Role: He practiced on his usual top pairing with Travis Sanheim, who has been averaging over 27 minutes per game without him. York’s return should help ease the load on the blue line.
- Official Status: Head coach Rick confirmed did not initially confirm his activation, but reports indicated a “good chance” and strong expectation he’ll be in the lineup. The Flyer loaned Emil Andrae back to Lehigh, in preparation to reactivate York off IR..
This bolstered an already solid Flyers defense early in the season. York is absolutely heating up early in the 2025-26 season for the Flyers—it’s a far cry from his down year last season, where he managed just 17 points (4G, 13A) in 66 games amid injuries and off-ice challenges. After signing a solid 5-year, $25.75M extension over the summer, he’s back healthy and looking like the puck-moving defenseman the Flyers drafted him to be (No. 14 overall in 2019). Under new coach Rick Tocchet, who’s emphasizing offensive chances from the blue line, York is thriving on the top pair and power play.Quick Stats Snapshot (as of Oct. 21, 2025):
- Games Played: Three (missed the first three due to a lower-body injury but activated off IR on Oct. 17).
- Points: Four assists (0 goals)—all in his last two games, including a career-high three assists in Monday’s 5-2 win over Seattle, where he set up goals by Owen Tippett (twice) and Noah Cates.
- Averages: ~22 minutes of ice time per game, +3 rating, 6 shots on net, Five blocks.
- Team Impact: The Flyers are 2-1 since his return, outscoring opponents 10-5 in those games. His transition play has been key, with fans noting how he’s unlocking the top lines.
The Flyers are 2-1 since the return of Cam York. He’s going to have a major breakout season. York himself shouted out teammate Nikita Grebenkin post-game for dropping the gloves: “It was awesome… That’s who we are here, we are family.”
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