Alex Bump Ready to Start Season with Flyers if Injured Tyson Foerster Isn’t
- On Wednesday, Flyers winger Tyson Foerster, injured at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, may miss the start of the 2025-26 NHL season due to an elbow infection.
- Prompted by an injury at April’s World Championship, Foerster developed an elbow infection post-return in Vancouver, risking surgery and a potential three-month sidelining period.
- Vancouver tests show Foerster may be sidelined up to three months if surgery is needed, with his two-year, $7.5 million contract highlighting his importance to the Flyers.
- With Foerster sidelined, Briere expressed confidence in prospects Martone, Bump, and Kaplan to fill the roster gap for the Flyers.
- Following this setback, the Flyers are likely without Foerster at the season start, with recovery timelines crucial to training camp readiness.
13 Articles
13 Articles

Alex Bump ready to start season with Flyers if injured Tyson Foerster isn’t
VOORHEES, N.J. – It’s a pretty safe bet no one in the Flyers organization will be able to fully replace the injured Tyson Foerster if the right wing isn’t ready for the season opener. Yet if you hear general manager Daniel Briere tell it, there is one prospect who could come close to filling the bill. That would be Alex Bump, the Flyers’ fifth-round (133rd overall) pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. He was just signed to a three-year entry contract on …
Alex Bump aims to make Flyers after taste of AHL
The Philadelphia Flyers kicked off Development Camp on Tuesday, giving fans their first chance to see some of the newest members of the Orange and Black. While most of the excitement is understandably about first-round picks Porter Martone and Jack Nesbitt, it’s a fifth-round pick from 2022 who might be the most exciting name to watch at Development Camp. Alex Bump was selected by the Flyers with the 133rd overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. He …
Tyson Foerster's Injury May Halt His Start to 2025-26 NHL Season
Tyson Foerster's summer took a downturn after suffering a right bicep injury during off-season training. While the Philadelphia Flyers have not officially confirmed the details, reports suggest he could miss the start of the 2025-26 season. Foerster is currently undergoing tests in Vancouver to assess the injury's severity, and if surgery is needed, he could be sidelined for up to three months. This situation presents a challenge for both Foerst…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium