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Flyers Place Helge Grans on Waivers
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Core Move and Immediate Outcome
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed 24-year-old defenseman Helge Grans on NHL waivers. If no other club claims him, the team can assign him to its American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The waiver filing was made on Monday, with the clearance deadline set for Tuesday.
Recent NHL Appearance and Performance
Grans appeared in a single game this season, a 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. He logged 12 minutes, 26 seconds of ice time, recorded a minus-1 rating, and did not record a point. This was his first NHL action since the 2024-25 season, when he posted an assist in six games. Prior to this appearance, he missed preseason action after an injury incurred against the Bruins.
Contract Status and AHL Track Record
Grans entered the 2026-27 season on a one-way contract signed in May 2025, carrying a cap hit of $837,500. The deal follows a two-year, two-way arrangement that began the previous season. In the AHL, he has played 298 regular-season games, tallying 21 goals and 57 assists for 78 points, plus five points in 16 Calder Cup playoff contests. His AHL production includes three goals, 14 points, and 29 penalty minutes in 61 games during the 2025-26 campaign with the Phantoms.
Implications for the Flyers and Upcoming Schedule
The waiver move comes as the Flyers struggle with a 0-5-2 record. The organization hopes the roster adjustment will free a contract spot and allow flexibility as they prepare to host the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night. Should Grans clear waivers, he will remain a depth option for the Flyers, eligible for call-up if injuries arise, while also providing the Phantoms with a seasoned blueliner. Sportsnet analyst Elliotte Friedman suggested that Grans’ size (6-ft-4) and shutdown potential could generate interest from other NHL teams, though no claim has yet been made.
