Source Confirms Flyers Prospect Avoided Worst With Injury

As first reported to Max Miller of Sharks Hockey Digest, Philadelphia Flyers prospect Denver Barkey managed to avoid the worst with the injury he suffered on April 26.

Barkey, who captains the OHL's London Knights, suffered a worrying hit against the Kitchener Rangers and could not put any weight on his leg as he went off the ice.

While many feared that the winger had suffered a severe injury, a source confirmed that Barkey is only dealing with a high ankle sprain and the Knights want him to rest as much as possible. 

The source told SHD, “The more rest, the better. He just doesn’t need to play until he has to.” 

Barkey was an instrumental player in the Knights' dominant postseason run, notching nine goals and 11 assists before getting hurt as London swept the playoffs 12-0. They are currently playing in the OHL Championship series against the Oshawa Generals, which features fellow Flyers prospect Noah Powell.