Flyers Forward Finished in Philadelphia

While speaking with reporters, Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella announced that Lukas Sedlak has left the team to go back home to Czechia. Tortorella also said that he will allow Sedlak to explain why he has left the Flyers.

Lukas Sedlak is no longer with the Flyers for good. He has gone home. It was his decision. John Tortorella didn’t want to speak for Sedlak. Said he’s a good man, will be missed.

— Jordan Hall (@JHallNBCS) December 17, 2022

NHL insider Frank Seravalli also reported that the Flyers are likely to place Sedlak on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. 

Expect Sedlak to be on unconditional waivers soon for purposes of contract termination. He wanted to go back home and the team granted him that. Sedlak signed with #Avs in summer, was plucked off waivers by #Flyers on Oct. 19. https://t.co/hX4W9gBK55

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 17, 2022

Sedlak returned to North America after spending the previous three seasons in the KHL. After three games with the Colorado Avalanche, the 29-year-old forward was placed on waivers and then claimed by the Flyers. In 27 games with Philadelphia, he had three goals and eight points.

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