Flyers' Matt Read: Sidelined for four weeks

Rad will miss approximately four weeks due to what the Flyers are calling an upper-body injury.

Analysis:

Tim Pannacio of CSN Philadelphia disclosed earlier Monday morning that Read was suffering from an oblique strain, but the team has labeled the issue upper body and has put a firm timetable on his return. The veteran winger notched just 10 points in 27 games with the Flyers this season, but was a member of the man advantage that will need to be replaced. Dale Weise has recently taken on that role and should continue to do so moving forward. Read's status should be updated further as he begins closing in on a return to the lineup.