Elliotte Friedman calls out “weird” Ryan Johansen situation

It looks like the Philadelphia Flyers and forward Ryan Johansen are heading for what could be a bitter standoff, as he and his agent are contesting the club's intention to terminate his contract over an alleged "material breach". 

“I don’t like to question injuries, especially since anyone who’s played 905 [regular season] games (like Johansen) is guaranteed to have legitimate ones," he continued. "I’m told the key will be everyone navigating how he went from not missing games and practices in Colorado to how he was unable to play for either Philadelphia or AHL Lehigh Valley.

“The timing is a little weird, which probably has something to do with video of Johansen dancing at his wedding. Again, I wouldn’t try to handicap this, except for saying the NHL and NHLPA hate risking precedent from an arbitrator, so a settlement is always the preference without an air-tight case.”

At the time of his trade to the Flyers on March 6, Johansen had played in all 63 regular season games, but was suddenly unable to play for the Flyers or their AHL affiliate. 

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