Manning in, Gostisbehere out for Flyers
TAMPA _ Defenseman Brandon Manning will replace Shayne Gostisbehere when the Flyers play in Tampa Bay on Thursday night.
The 6-foot-2, 208-pound Manning gives the Flyers more physicality than the 5-11, 170-pound Gostisbehere.
"That was part of it, but again, I'm cautious with Ghost. (He's a) young guy and I want to be careful with him," coach Craig Berube said after the morning skate. "That's a big part of the process of developing these players. It's nothing Ghost did. To me, it's the best fit for tonight's game."
Gostisbehere was collective minus-2 in two games. He said he expects to be sent back to the AHL Phantoms soon, and called his time with the team a "learning experience."
Manning will be paired with Luke Schenn.
Nick Schultz, who has played extremely well, will take Gostisbehere's spot on the second power-play unit.
Flyers goalie Ray Emery will make his fourth straight start and will oppose Ben Bishop, who is 5-1-1 with a 2.31 GAA and .913 save percentage. Emery is 4-0-1 with a 2.44 GAA and .924 SP.
Vinny Lecavalier (ankle) is out, and Ryan Callahan (lower-body injury) won't play for the Lightning, who have won six straight against the Flyers in Tampa.
