What Happened
Cole Knuble played his first NHL game for the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night against the Colorado Avalanche, with his parents in attendance. The 22-year-old forward was one of three players recalled from Lehigh Valley of the AHL as the Flyers covered for injured forwards Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny. Knuble, a fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft, is the son of former Flyers forward Mike Knuble.
Key Details
- Cole Knuble is 22 and was a fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft.
- He was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley along with two other players.
- Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny are out injured.
- Mike Knuble played 362 games including playoffs for Philadelphia from 2005-09 and 2013.
- Cole Knuble nearly made the Flyers out of training camp.
What It Means
The debut gives Philadelphia a look at a drafted forward while three regulars are unavailable. Knuble's adjustment at Lehigh Valley, where he said he played in every situation, put him in position for the call-up. His family connection to the franchise adds a personal angle to a roster move driven by injuries.
What's Next
Knuble's role beyond Monday depends on how long Tippett, Foerster and Konecny remain out. The other two recalled players also give the Flyers temporary depth while the injured forwards recover.