Spencer Gill, who suffered an ankle injury last year that cost him the playoffs and Memorial Cup, is now facing a second significant injury only a few months later. Blainville-Boisbriand Armada broadcaster Cédrik Blondin first dropped the bad news on Friday night. Flyers reporter Jackie Spiegel later confirmed the news on Saturday afternoon.
Can confirm the reports coming out of Blainville-Boisbriand that #Flyers prospect Spencer Gill suffered an upper-body injury and could miss 12-15 weeks. The Flyers are still trying to determine whether the defenseman needs surgery or if he can just rehab.
— Jackie Spiegel (@jackiespiegel93) October 25, 2025
There is no word on the exact nature of the injury, but Gill has only played two games since his offseason trade to the Armada. His last came on Oct. 5. Gill reportedly met with a Flyers specialist shortly after the injury to determine the next steps. Days after Brodin mentioned that the Armada were expecting a medium-to-long-term absence, the bad news dropped.
After the trade to the Armada, Gill was expected to play a large role for his new team. In his only two games, he was on the top pairing with Theo Lemieux, who finished second amongst defensemen in points in back-to-back seasons. Gill hadn't recorded a point yet, had three shots on net, and two penalty minutes.
Taken in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft, most thought of Gill as a bit of a project. While his size and mobility were evident, his defensive skills left more to be desired. It was unusual for a player of his size. But over the last year, Gill has improved on the backend. He is beginning to use that size to his advantage, and if he can tap into that physicality a bit more, he should be a force to be reckoned with.
Some view Gill as one of the top defensive prospects in the Flyers' system, even ahead of Oliver Bonk. He signed his entry-level contract during training camp last year, only a few months after being drafted. However, with Gill potentially missing the next four to five months, a significant portion of his development will be cut short. The 19-year-old will also miss the chance to represent Canada at the World Juniors. Gill had made a rather strong impression at the Summer Showcase and had previously represented Canada on the U18 squad in 2023-24.
In what is likely his final year of junior hockey, Gill will have to wait until at least late February or early March to get back on the ice.