Jason Akeson was waived by the Flyers on Thursday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Akeson was waived by the Flyers on Thursday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Analysis:

Akeson received the opportunity to compete for a top-six role with the Flyers in training camp, but was never able to gain much momentum in the job battle. Forced to settle for checking-line duties for most of the season, Akeson has predictably struggled to provide much offense, accumulating no points and seven shots on goal over 12 games. The Flyers will hope to sneak him back to AHL Lehigh Valley in an attempt to help him rediscover his scoring touch.