Seeler notched an assist, four blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Panthers.
Seeler has been an occasional contributor on offense while adding defensive production in a bottom-four role. He's earned two assists over his last five outings and has four points through 10 contests overall. The defenseman also has 13 hits, 24 blocked shots and four PIM while averaging 17:00 of ice time per game, right in line with where he was at in 2023-24.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Collects first points of 2024-25
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Seeler notched one goal and one assist in Saturday's 7-5 win over Minnesota.
Seeler didn't have a point in two appearances following his return from a knee injury versus Washington on Tuesday. His ice time was up significantly Saturday -- he finished with 18:39 in the win. Seeler isn't known as much of an offensive contributor, but he can pile up hits and blocked shots.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Good to go
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Seeler (knee) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday against Washington, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Seeler will make his season debut after being injured in an exhibition game against Boston on Oct. 1. He registered one goal, 13 points, 78 PIM, 100 shots on net, 205 blocked shots and 132 hits across 71 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Erik Johnson will likely be scratched to make room for Seeler's return.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: On injured reserve
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Seeler was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Oct. 1.
Seeler was already ruled out for Philadelphia's Opening Night against Vancouver on Friday. This move allows the Flyers to summon Emil Andrae from the minors, though it's not clear if Andrae will draw into the lineup instead of Erik Johnson, who would have otherwise played in Seeler's absence. Once Seeler is healthy, he will likely serve on the second or third pairing.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Unavailable Friday
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Seeler (knee) will miss Philadelphia's Opening Night against Vancouver on Friday, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.
The Flyers are also set to play Saturday in Calgary, and it remains to be seen if Seeler will be an option for that contest. He had a goal, 13 points, 78 PIM, 132 hits and 205 blocks in 71 games with Philadelphia in 2023-24. Erik Johnson is projected to play Friday due to Seeler's absence.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Hoping to play Friday
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Seeler (knee) remains day-to-day and hasn't been ruled out against Vancouver on Friday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Seeler's injury appears to be lingering longer than the team anticipated. Given his limited offensive upside, Seeler's potential absence will likely only impact those managers looking for hits and blocks. If the Minnesota native can't suit up Friday, Erik Johnson figures to slot into the third pairing while Egor Zamula could see an uptick in ice time.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Doesn't practice Monday
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Seeler (knee) didn't practice Monday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Seeler was hurt during Tuesday's preseason game against the Bruins after blocking a shot near his knee, and he's still dealing with effects nearly a week later. The Flyers consider him day-to-day, and it's not yet clear whether his ailment will impact his availability for Opening Night against Vancouver on Friday.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Banged up in Tuesday's game
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Seeler (undisclosed) logged just one shift in the third period of Tuesday's preseason game versus the Bruins, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.
Seeler was injured earlier in the game, but he was able to play one shift in the final frame. Given it's preseason, this may just be a precautionary move on the Flyers' part. The 31-year-old defenseman is expected to fill a bottom-four role on the Flyers' blue line in 2024-25.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Returning Saturday
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Seeler (lower body) was activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday versus Chicago, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Seeler missed 10 games after he was injured versus the Blues on March 5. The 30-year-old defenseman has registered a goal, 11 assists, 184 blocked shots and 112 hits in 63 games this season.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Not playing Thursday
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Seeler (lower body) will not be in the lineup Thursday in Montreal, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.
Although he won't be available versus the Canadiens, Seeler could play Saturday versus Chicago, according to general manager Danny Briere. The defenseman has missed the last 10 games with his lower-body issue -- he has a goal, 11 assists, 112 hits and 184 blocked shots in 63 appearances this season.
Seeler (lower body) is week-to-week after taking a shot in his left foot/ankle area Monday versus St. Louis, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Seeler will miss his first game of the season Thursday versus Florida. He inked a four-year contract extension with the Flyers on Wednesday after being the subject of some trade rumors. He has one goal, 11 assists, 112 hits and 184 blocked shots in 63 appearances this season.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Inks four-year extension
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Seeler (lower body) agreed to terms on a four-year, $10.8 million contract extension with Philadelphia on Wednesday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.
Seeler was the subject of some trade rumors leading up to Friday's deadline but that was before the club shipped Sean Walker off to Colorado on Wednesday. With an extension in place, the 30-year-old Seeler figures to remain with the Flyers for the long haul. Currently dealing with a lower-body injury, Seeler will be unavailable for at least the next two games but isn't expected to be out long term.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: On injured reserve
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Seeler (lower body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday.
The move can be retroactive to when Seeler sustained the lower-body injury Monday, which enables him to be activated ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Sharks. The 30-year-old has a goal, 12 points, 78 PIM, 112 hits and 184 blocks in 63 appearances this season. While Seeler is unavailable, Ronnie Attard might draw into the lineup.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Leaves game with injury
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Seeler exited Monday's contest against the Blues with an apparent leg injury, per Bill Meltzer of NHL.com.
Seeler has put together the best season of his career, recording 12 points (one goal, 11 assists), which is only two points shy of his career high, through 63 contests. The 30-year-old has shattered his career high in blocked shots which previously was 164 -- this year he's recorded 184 with 19 games left. He'll be reevaluated ahead of Thursday's game versus Florida.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Tallies assist in win
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Seeler notched an assist during Saturday's 4-2 win over Ottawa.
Seeler is up to 12 points in 62 contests this season. His offense has picked up of late, with him having five points in his past 10 games. While he shouldn't be expected to continue at that pace, Seeler can help with peripheral categories -- he has 76 PIM, 110 hits and 181 blocks.
Seeler notched a shorthanded assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.
Seeler went over two months without a point, coming up empty in 26 straight games. While he's been a non-factor on offense, the 30-year-old's physical play has kept him on the third pairing. Seeler has eight helpers (three shorthanded) with 61 shots on net, 67 PIM, 75 hits, 153 blocked shots and a plus-19 rating through 53 contests this season.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Posts shorthanded assist Thursday
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Seeler notched a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.
Seeler has been a pleasant surprise for the Flyers with six helpers over his last 12 contests. That stretch accounts for all but one of his points this season -- he started the year slow. The 30-year-old defenseman isn't counted on for offense, instead playing as a steady top-four option in his own zone most of the time. He's collected 69 blocked shots, 29 hits, 30 PIM, 26 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 26 appearances.
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Flyers' Nick Seeler: Picks up helper in win
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Seeler logged an assist, four blocked shots, three hits and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
The helper snapped Seeler's seven-game point drought. The 30-year-old defenseman has two assists through 15 contests while filling a bottom-four role. He's added much more of a physical presence with 35 blocked shots, 15 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-9 rating, giving the Flyers some stability on defense.
