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Flyers Send Promising Young Forward Down Amid Slump
8 Oct
Summary
- Flyers have a 0-2-2 record and only five goals scored.
- Forward Alex Bump was demoted to the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
- The demotion follows the signing of veteran forward Michael Bunting.
The Philadelphia Flyers are facing an abysmal start to the 2026-27 NHL season, holding a 0-2-2 record and having scored a mere five goals. This poor performance places them among the three teams yet to secure a victory.
In response to their struggles, the Flyers have demoted forward Alex Bump to the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms. This move was prompted by the recent signing of forward Michael Bunting to a one-year contract, which left Bump as the player to be reassigned.
Bump, a fifth-round draft pick in 2022, has appeared in three games this season without registering any points. Last season, he scored five goals and nine points in 17 regular-season NHL games, and added two goals in six playoff appearances. He previously demonstrated strong performance in the AHL, posting 11 goals and 26 points in 36 games for the Phantoms in 2025-26.
The Flyers anticipate Bump will become a key part of their future roster and expect him to earn another opportunity with the NHL team if he excels in the AHL.
