Official-Michael Leighton out 8-10 weeks
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michael Leighton will miss the next 8-to-10 weeks with a severe high-ankle sprain suffered in Nashville on March 16, Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren announced Thursday.
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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michael Leighton will miss the next 8-to-10 weeks with a severe high-ankle sprain suffered in Nashville on March 16, Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren announced Thursday.
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