Flyers' Gudas week to week with upper-body injury

The Philadelphia Flyers have confirmed an injury suffered by Radko Gudas that will eliminate the defenseman from participating in the World Cup.

"Gudas sustained an upper-body injury during his offseason training and will be evaluated on a week to week basis," Flyers GM Ron Hextall said in a statement. "We are hopeful and optimistic that he will not miss any regular-season games."

A report earlier Saturday stated Gudas, along with Tomas Hertl, would not be able to suit up for the Czech Republic due to injury.

Gudas signed a four-year, $13.4-million contract extension with the Flyers back in June after ranking second in the NHL last season with 304 hits.

Philadelphia is set to open the regular season Oct. 14 in Los Angeles.