Kimmo Timonen Being Treated for Blood Clots

The following statement is an injury update from Flyers GM Ron Hextall:

Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lower right leg and in both lungs. Kimmo is currently being treated for this disorder back in his home country of Finland. His return to play is yet to be determined.

A five-time winner of the Barry Ashbee Trophy, Timonen recently agreed to a new 1-year contract extension. Photo credit – BuzzOnBroad.com