The Flyers announced their lineup about two hours before puck drop, and the big news is that Laughton does indeed draw back in while captain Sean Couturier (illness) will miss the contest.

Then, of course, there was Sean Couturier, the longest-tenured Flyer who was always considered next in line for the captaincy once Giroux was gone.

From Sean Couturier to Kevin Hayes to Scott Laughton to maybe even no one at all, a look at the likeliest candidates to be the next Philadelphia Flyers captain.

Couturier was, of course, referring to upcoming deadline, with guys like Laughton and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen frequently mentioned as players that could be on the move.Laughton, in ...

Sean Couturier's salary cap hit is more justified than it seems. The Philadelphia Flyers' captain showed why last season.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. Scott Laughton and Morgan Frost also ...

Flyers Name Sean Couturier 20th Captain in Franchise History Travis Konecny and Scott Laughton to serve as alternate captains.

The Flyers have a new captain: Sean Couturier. The 31-year-old center is in his 12th season with the organization. He was drafted eighth overall by the club in 2011. The Flyers did not have a ...

The alternate captain -- who was the only Flyer to wear a letter under head coach John Tortorella until Sean Couturier was appointed captain -- has now been a member of the Flyers organization for ...

Sean Couturier had an interesting lineup spot Saturday night for the Flyers' home opener. The 31-year-old captain was the fourth-line left winger.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday named center Sean Couturier the 20th captain in team history. Forwards Travis Konecny and Scott Laughton will serve as alternate captains.