Flyers release 2025 Rookie Camp roster, schedule
The Flyers’ rookie camp that starts on Thursday will feature some players with lengthy development paths and some who are banging on the door of the NHL.
The Philadelphia Flyers got the ball rolling on the 2025-26 season by announcing their 2025 roster and schedule for their annual rookie camp which kicks off Thursday and will run through Sept. 16. The few days will spotlight key prospects playing amongst themselves and then a couple games facing off against other team’s all-rookie teams.
The Rookie Camp will be highlighted by two games in the coming days against roster of the New York Rangers Rookie Camp. Both games will be held in Lehigh Valley with the first game Friday night (7 p.m. Eastern) and the second game the following day (5 p.m. Eastern). Both games will be streamed on the Flyers official website. The Rookie Camp begins with a practice on Thursday morning and conclude with a practice on Sept. 16.
The roster features the highly touted prospect Carson Bjarnason in goal alongside Joey Costanzo who is on an amateur tryout. Costanzo played 51 games for the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL last season, posting a 2.94 goals against average and an .892 save percentage. The blue line features quite a few familiar faces (Oliver Bonk, Hunter McDonald, Spencer Gill, and Ethan Samson) along with a few newcomers in 2025 fifth-round pick Luke Vlooswyk and Andre Mondoux, a 6-foot-4, 203-pound defensemen who is also on an amateur tryout. The Flyers’ 2024 seventh-round pick Auston Moline and Ty Murchison round out the defense corps.
Up front, the forwards will be highlighted by the debut appearances in this September camp of three 2025 draft picks: Jack Nesbitt, Matthew Gard and Nathan Quinn. And it will also see three Flyers acquisitions in the Rookie Camp led by Nikita Grebenkin, Karsen Dorwart, and Tucker Robertson who the Flyers obtained last week from Seattle in exchange for Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward JR Avon. In addition, Jett Luchanko and Alex Bump, two forwards who are expected to make some noise at the Flyers’ training camp, will also be in attendance. Denver Barkey, Sawyer Boulton, Jacob Gaucher, Alexis Gendron, Devin Kaplan, and Samu Tuomaala round out the 13-man forward unit.
The Rookie Camp was highlighted last year of course by Matvei Michkov making his first appearance against competition but also showcased Luchanko’s strengths. This year’s roster is also notable for the absence of Porter Martone, who has committed to the Michigan State University Spartans in the NCAA. However, getting to see the likes of Nesbitt, Gard and even Robertson for the first time will be interesting at the very least.
The Rookie Camp leads into the main training camp which will kick off next week. The first game of the official exhibition season for the Flyers will be Sept. 21 against the Islanders.
2025 FLYERS ROOKIE CAMP SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES EST:)
Thursday, September 11th Practice - 11:00 a.m.
Friday, September 12th Morning Skate (at FTC) - 10:15 a.m. GAME vs NYR - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 13th Non-game Players Skate (at PPL Center) – 9:00 a.m. GAME vs NYR - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 14th No on-ice
Monday, September 15th Practice - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 16th Practice - 11:00 a.m.
BREAKING: Bob Gainey RETURNS TO THE MONTREAL CANADIENS AS CO-OWNER!
A new chapter in history has just been written — Montreal Canadiens legend Bob Gainey has officially bought back his stake and become a CO-OWNER of the team where his name is etched in blood, sweat, and endless applause. From an iconic captain on the ice to a shaper of the future, Gainey has returned, not to wear the captain's "C," but to lead the team with the heart of a champion who has never left the rink. This reunion has left the entire city in awe.
In a move that feels more like a Hollywood script than NHL news, Gainey’s return isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about taking the Canadiens to new heights. Now standing alongside the Molson family, he’s not only a legend but a powerful voice in shaping the next era of Canadiens hockey.
“I’ve always been a Canadien,” Gainey shared emotionally. “But today, I come home not to score goals—but to help lead this team back to greatness in a new way.”
With his return, Gainey will play a key role in strategic decisions, from player development to fan engagement. He’s bringing his championship mindset and unrivaled hockey IQ to the boardroom, working closely with Coach Martin St. Louis and the front office to elevate the Canadiens to new heights.
This homecoming is more than just a business move; it’s deeply personal. Gainey’s legacy is forever etched in Montreal’s ice and history, and now he’s back to ensure the Canadiens' future is as bright as their glorious past. The champion has returned—not in skates, but in power. And Montreal just became a lot stronger.
