Hartnell moves back to the second line after playing most of this year on the third. Last season he scored 24 goals and 49 points while playing primarily with Danny Briere. Look for him to improve on his two assists over the first six games.
“Everything came back perfectly ok,” said Hartnell. “Yeah I was a little worried and you know it gets in your head a little bit too… but I feel good and I’m glad the test was ok.”
Sounds like the rugged winger is OK and should be back on the ice shortly. Hartnell scored 25 goals and 49 points last season for the Flyers, accruing 142 PIM in the process. Expect similar production across the board playing alongside Daniel Briere.
Scott Hartnell will undergo a stress test on Tues. to check out why his heart rate was elevated on Fri. #Flyers
Definitely a scary incident. hopefully he is OK in the long term. Hartnell scored 25 goals and 49 points last season for the Flyers, accruing 142 PIM in the process. Expect similar production across the board playing alongside Daniel Briere.
Hartnell's heart rate has since gone down, Holmgren said, but the Flyers did not want to take any chances. The veteran winger will sit out Monday's exhibition against the Rangers as a precaution. He did not play in the third period on Friday.
Definitely a scary incident. hopefully he is OK in the long term. Hartnell scored 25 goals and 49 points last season for the Flyers, accruing 142 PIM in the process. Expect similar production across the board playing alongside Daniel Briere.