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Vorobyev out with long-term injury in Russia

by
Sean Cobourn
December 27, 2020

(Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

Former Flyers forward Mikhail Vorobyev suffered a potentially long-term injury in KHL action on Christmas Eve.

The 23 year old took a spill after light contact and hit the ice. Vorobyev spat out his mouthpiece and was helped off by teammates.

A google translated Russian website speculates that Mikhail Vorobyev will be out long-term with a lower body injury.

Vorobyev signed a three year deal with Russian side HC Salavat Yulaev in June, but the Flyers opted to retain his rights by qualifying him in the offseason.

Mikhail Vorobyev represented Russia at the 2016-2017 World Junior Championships. He had five points (two goals, three assists) in 35 career games with the Flyers after being drafted in the fourth round in 2015.

The Athletic Philadelphia contributor Alexander Appleyard had the report:

.@NHLFlyers Mikhail Vorobyev is out… seemingly long-term… with a lower body injury sustained last game.

Has had a mixed season for @hcsalavat before this. Some fantastic spells, but a lengthy time as a healthy scratch too.#Flyers #NHL https://t.co/zh9ua5oVdR
— Alexander Appleyard (@avappleyard) December 26, 2020