INSTANT ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Flyers recall David Kase from Lehigh Valley

After Travis Konecny was ruled out indefinitely with a concussion Monday morning, the Flyers added a new player to the carousal. On Wednesday morning, the Flyers added Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ winger David Kase.

For a little background, the Flyers drafted Kase with the 128th pick in the 2015 NHL draft. The 5’11, 169 pound winger out of the Czech Republic worked his way onto the Phantoms roster after a stellar year with the
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In 2018, Kase played in 40 games, where he picked up eight goals and 15 assists. So far this season, Kase has only six points in 21 games, but has been playing well as of late. Flyers’ insider Bill Meltzer delves into his playing style:

The Flyers have recalled David Kase from the Phantoms. He will wear No. 72. I mentioned him the other day as a callup possibility. Doesn't have TK's level of finish but has similar speed, tenacity and nonstop motor. Small frame but fearless.
— Bill Meltzer (@billmeltzer) December 11, 2019

Kase is looking to make his NHL debut for the Flyers. However, that would require him finding the ice. Kase could crack the lineup on the fourth line if Alain Vigneault runs 12 forwards. However, with the constant lineup changes under AV, the Flyers could look to stick with a seven d-man lineup. If that successful trend continues, expect guys like Jakub Voracek and JVR to fill the scoring void in Konecny’s absence.