Neither Danny Briere nor James van Riemsdyk practiced Wednesday with the Flyers at Skate Zone.
Both are recovering from concussions; both participated Tuesday with the team at the morning skate and both practiced on Monday.
General manager Paul Holmgren said their absences could be interpreted as a setback, though a source said that in Brieres case, he simply wanted more rest as not to push his recovery.
The fact that they werent out there today, I guess you could call that a setback, I dont know, Holmgren said. Were dealing with concussions. They didnt feel as good today as yesterday. Im not sure what that means.
Zac Rinaldo (strained neck) has been cleared to play. Ben Holmstrom was sent back to the Adirondack Phantoms, indicating that either Max Talbot or Matt Read will center a line against Nashville.
Kimmo Timonen, who was at the All-Star Game, also did not practice, but he was given a maintenance day, Holmgren said.
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