Philadelphia Flyers prospect Massimo Rizzo recently underwent surgery to remove his appendix, with a recovery timeline of six to eight weeks. The 23-year-old forward is gearing up for his first professional season after an impressive collegiate career at the University of Denver, where he scored 49 goals and amassed 126 points in 107 games.

Rizzo's performance in college, including two national championships, positions him as a promising player for the Flyers' AHL affiliate, the Phantoms, once he is cleared to play.