Barkey was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Barkey hasn't yet made his NHL debut, but he's recorded seven goals, nine assists, 20 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 26 appearances to begin his first season in the AHL. He'll join the Flyers ahead of the holiday break to provide additional depth after defenseman Egor Zamula was sent down Friday.
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Flyers' Denver Barkey: Massive in Phantoms' win
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Barkey scored a goal and added three assists in AHL Lehigh Valley's 6-2 win over Bridgeport on Wednesday.
Barkey was off to an unremarkable start to the 2025-26 season before Wednesday's breakout effort. He's now at two goals, five assists, 17 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 11 appearances with the Phantoms. It's not out of place for a player to struggle when stepping up to a new level, and Barkey is an AHL rookie this year. The 2023 third-round pick will have plenty of time to continue developing his game before the Flyers need him to be NHL-ready.