Hes had a bum shoulder, a fractured foot and a concussion.
For most players, that kind of trifecta of injuries is enough to ruin your season.
Yet, Brayden Schenn, the player who was the prospect portion of the trade that sent Mike Richards to the L.A. Kings last June, has managed to rise above it all.
The 20-year-old forward really seems to have hit his stride with the Flyers now that hes a healthy player in the second half of the season.
Schenn scored his second goal in three games and continued to give the Flyers some dominating muscle up front in Thursdays 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
I think he is finally feeling like he is here and a contributing factor, said coach Peter Laviolette. Its just a tough start when you have three injuries the way he did right from camp.
You train all summer, you come to camp and you hope to come in and have an impact and then there are substantial injuries and substantial time.
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I do think it takes away from everything, your timing, your game conditioning and everything you need to play. I do feel like now he is getting it back and finding his way out there.
Schenn outplayed his brother, Luke, in this one.
Its always nice to score, he said. I guess with him being out there, I guess its nice to rub one in.
His line with Danny Briere and Wayne Simmonds is getting consistent scoring chances.
I think after last game against the Islanders, we got shut out, we had chances and things werent going in for us, Schenn said. And tonight kind of the same thing, but they were going in. Good to see guys get rewarded and I guess we can build off it now.
Teammate Scott Hartnell lauded Schenn for everything he has overcome, going back to training camp when he injured his left shoulder.
He battles hard, Hartnell said. He's great at protecting the puck, he's good defensively, you see him on the draws. I'm not sure of his percentage this year, but he seems to be winning more than he's losing, and he's got a knack around the net.
Growing up, World Juniors, things like that, he's always been a goal scorer. I think he's feeling more comfortable everyday and he's going to be a big player in this league.
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