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Cole Knuble pushes Flyers roster case
Knuble scores in Flyers' final preseason game as roster case intensifies.
In brief
Knuble scores in Flyers' final preseason game as roster case intensifies. Cole Knuble scored in Flyers' last preseason game, building a strong case for the opening night roster after Denver Barkey's injury. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Knuble scores
Knuble scored in Flyers' preseason win over Bruins.
“Knuble scored again in Thursday night's Flyers preseason win over the Bruins”
Coach says
Tocchet: 'He's definitely pushing some people'.
“He's definitely pushing some people”
Preseason schedule
NHL cut preseason to four games for 84-game regular season.
“The schedule got cut down to four games so that the league could take on an 84-game regular-season schedule”
Knuble's play
Skated hard, checked smartly, scored twice in three games.
“He's skated hard, checked smartly and responsibly, and scored in two of the Flyers' three preseason exhibitions”
Knuble's background
Former Notre Dame player signed entry-level contract with Flyers.
“He left Notre Dame in the NCAA last March to sign his entry-level contract”
Knuble's dad
Dad Mike Knuble was 16-year NHL pro with Flyers.
“He's a smart and hard-working center who can drive the puck through the middle of the ice”
Denver Barkey injury
Barkey hurt in preseason opener, status in doubt.
“Denver Barkey got hurt earlier this week with a lower-body injury”
Knuble's flexibility
Played on wing, shows positional flexibility.
“He did play on the wing through Thursday night's game”
Knuble's mindset
Knuble: 'One day at a time'.
“He's like, 'One day at a time. Never get too high, never get too low.'”
Roster case
Knuble may earn opening night roster spot.
“He just might be able to take the job, at least while it's open for presumably a couple of weeks”
What it means
Cole Knuble scored in Flyers' last preseason game, building a strong case for the opening night roster after Denver Barkey's injury.
