The Philadelphia Flyers assigned Mann back to junior hockey on Monday — but when he makes his Sea Dogs debut is a question mark. The 18-year-old suffered an injury at Flyers rookie camp and is not expected to make his debut with Saint John immediately.
Matteo Mann skated with @SJSeaDogs today and could be back later this month. This weekend is a long shot. Better odds for teams road swing thru Quebec mid month.
— Kevin Barrett (@KevinBarrettNB) October 2, 2023
Mann should provide a boost to a Saint John defense core that has struggled to keep its shots against down. Through four games, the Sea Dogs are averaging a league high 37.94 shots against per game.
The 6'6", 197 lbs defenseman has spent the past three seasons with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens. Mann, who was acquired by Saint John in late August, was a seventh-round pick of the Flyers in this year's NHL Draft.
The Sea Dogs return to action on Friday in Bathurst.
NHL teams continue to play pre-season matches and trim down their training camp rosters. On Monday night, three former Sea Dogs — Thomas Chabot, Mathieu Joseph and Matthew Highmore — were in the Ottawa Senators lineup in Halifax. Boko Imama, who played the night before in Sydney, did not dress.
The Senators defeated the Penguins 3-0. Highmore, who had a big hit that shook up Kris Letang a bit, was honoured along with the rest of the Nova Scotians in the lineup during a stoppage in play.
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