VOORHEES, N.J. - Jordan Weal participated in the Flyers' full practice Tuesday at Skate Zone but will remain out of the lineup against Washington on Wednesday with an apparent concussion.
He was nailed in Edmonton by Oilers defenseman Eric Gryba. The hit in the corner came at 13:57 of the opening period.
Video replays show Gryba sandwiched Weal hard on the boards with Weal striking his head and right shoulder, then falling to the ice. Actually, Gryba hit him earlier in the period as well, but it was the second hit that seemed to go the most damage.
Weal said both he and trainer Jim McCrossin agreed it was better to not return to the game after the second hit.
"He kind of drove me in pretty good there," Weal said. "It's a hockey play, though. Not much you can do."
The Flyers are being cautious with the head injury.
Philadelphia Flyers
Complete coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers and their rivals in the NHL from NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Coach Dave Hakstol was vague as to when Weal would re-enter the lineup. Weal had just been called up last week to replace Travis Konecny, who was placed on IR.
"I feel good," said Weal, who took extra practice on Tuesday. "It definitely has been progressing every day. ... I'm day-to-day and as soon as I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go.
"It's one of those injuries you just have to take your time with. I think when I feel I'm ready to play, I'll be in.
"It's frustrating. But it's part of the game. With these injuries, it's tougher than if it was, say your finger or your shin or something where you could put ice on it and get it better. You just have to treat it right and get back as quick as I can."
Gudas' departure
Defenseman Radko Gudas left early during what was a brief but long-delayed 45-minute practice on Tuesday.
What was noteworthy about Gudas' departure, however, was that he picked up his gear and headed back to the dressing room while both trainers remained on the bench.
So he wasn't injured.
Immediate speculation was that he might have been traded. An hour later, general manager Ron Hextall announced Gudas had had a dentist appointment to fix a broken tooth, incurred during the recent road trip.
Needless to say, Gudas' leaving blew up Twitter with trade rumors.
Lower, lower body
Jake Voracek took a shot below the belt and couldn't stand for a few minutes near the end of practice. He remained in obvious pain in the dressing room and did not talk … as if he could.
