Walker has been one of the Flyers' best defensemen so far this season. After being traded away from Los Angeles as a salary cap dump, Walker has a lot to prove in a contract year.
Walker was acquired by the Flyers along with goaltender Cal Petersen and other assets. Walker and Petersen were essentially salary cap dumps sent to a team like the Flyers who could house their contracts as they rebuild for the future.
With the Flyers, Walker has found the right opportunity and the right situation. And Tortorella has had an up-close look at the soon-to-be-29-year-old’s competitive nature. The Flyers were open in training camp about wanting their young defensemen to push for roster spots. Walker, who went undrafted before debuting with the Kings in 2018-19, made it pretty clear right away that he wasn’t going anywhere.
“It’s been talked about, we want to create more offense,” Walker said. “That’s something that I feel like I can provide. “He’s been really good,” Tortorella said Monday. “He’s been noticeable in that he’s probably one of our most aggressive defensemen in surfing, taking a chance as far as getting your gap very early, not waiting for them to cross the red line to get your gap.”Tortorella said he also likes the way Walker has been aggressive in joining the offense. Both of his goals have come while shorthanded.
“That’s something that’s in the back of my mind, but that’s where it’ll stay,” Walker said. “I just want to be here, helping this team and showing my worth.”Center Morgan Frost is slated to return to the Flyers’ lineup Monday night vs. Carolina.wasn’t benched for poor performance, and that other players were performing better
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