Sushko signed a contract with Dynamo Moscow of the KHL on Monday, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
Sushko is set to be a restricted free agent this offseason and the Flyers could retain his rights if he's issued a qualifying offer. The 23-year-old scored 17 points in 63 games with AHL Lehigh Valley last season and has appeared in two career NHL games.
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Flyers' Maksim Sushko: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Sushko was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Sushko didn't crack the Flyers' lineup during his brief stay with the big club. The 23-year-old forward has tallied 11 points through 38 minor-league appearances this year.
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Flyers' Maksim Sushko: Called up from minors
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Sushko was elevated from AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Even with his promotion, Sushko may be hard-pressed to crack the lineup, especially if Gerald Mayhew (eye) is cleared to play against Washington on Thursday. In the minors, the 23-year-old winger hasn't exactly been tearing things up considering he has just 11 points in 38 contests with the Phantoms.
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Flyers' Maksim Sushko: Headed to minors
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Sushko was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
With Travis Konecny and Jakub Voracek nearing returns from their stint in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, there's no need for Sushko to be around the big club.
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Flyers' Maksim Sushko: Sent to taxi squad
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Sushko was demoted to the taxi squad Monday, CBS Sports reports.
Sushko has averaged just under 10 minutes of ice time in the last two games for the Flyers. The 22-year-old has yet to record his first NHL point but will likely head back to AHL Lehigh Valley once Philadelphia's forward group is healthy.
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Flyers' Maksim Sushko: Set to play Sunday
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Sushko will be promoted from the taxi squad for Sunday's game versus the Bruins, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Sushko made his NHL debut in Thursday's loss to the Rangers, logging 5:55 of ice time and no points. He'll likely play a minimal role once again. Sushko will remain with the big club until it gets healthy.
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Flyers' Maksim Sushko: Added to taxi squad
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Sushko was reassigned to the taxi squad Friday, per CBS Sports.
Sushko skated under six minutes in his NHL debut Thursday, recording one hit in the process. The 22-year-old forward won't have a long-term role on the NHL roster, but he could be recalled before Sunday's game against Boston. The Flyers are still dealing with some COVID-19 issues in their forward group.
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Flyers' Maksim Sushko: Set to make NHL debut
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Sushko is expected to be promoted to the active roster and make his NHL debut Thursday against the Rangers, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Sushko is expected to skate with Andy Andreoff and Samuel Morin on the Flyers' fourth line Thursday. The 2017 fourth-round pick has gone scoreless through three AHL appearances this season.
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Flyers' Maksim Sushko: Recalled to taxi squad
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Sushko was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley to the taxi squad Monday, Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey reports.
Sushko posted five points over 30 games in the KHL and no points over three games in the AHL this season. He'll add depth with the big club because they're dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Flyers' Maksim Sushko: Staying overseas
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Sushko will remain with Dinamo Minsk of the KHL rather than attending Philadelphia's training camp, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
Sushko hasn't made many waves during his time in the KHL, picking up just five points in 29 games. The 2017 fourth-round pick will likely join AHL Lehigh Valley following the conclusion of the KHL campaign.
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Flyers' Maksim Sushko: Loaned to KHL club
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The Flyers loaned Sushko to Dynamo-Minsk of the KHL Friday.
Sushko spent the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign in the AHL, notching 11 goals and 21 points in 53 games with Lehigh Valley. The 2017 fourth-round pick's loan overseas could very well be temporary, in which case he'd be recalled ahead of next season's training camp.
