Hartnell registered one assist through three games this season after a productive season in 2011-12 where he scored 37 times and set up 30 others.  Often playing alongside superstar Claude Giroux, the Hartnell injury will leave a gap in the Flyers lineup.

To help fill that gap the Flyers have tentatively signed veteran forward Mike Knuble to a one-year deal worth $750,000 according to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com.  The deal will become official once Knuble passes his physical.

The 39-year old, a veteran of sixteen NHL seasons, has played for five different clubs, including the Flyers from 2005-09. His best season came in 2005-06 when he scored 34 goals and added 31 helpers in 82 games.

Last season with the Washington Capitals, Knuble registered 6 goals and 12 assists in 72 games.  He also compiled 32 penalty minutes and was a minus-15.

The Flyers picked up their first win of the season on Thursday night, defeating the New York Rangers 2-1 with a shorthanded roster thanks to the Hartnell injury and Brayden Schenn being suspended.

Courtesy: capitalsoutsider.com

Last night, the Flyers and Capitals put on an exciting game. It was billed as a game between a pair of Eastern Conference powerhouses, and it lived up to all expectations. However, in the pre-game, all the Versus cronies in the studio got together, and decided to compare Danny Briere and Mike Knuble. (more…)