Brodzinski had played seven of the first 10 games of the season as the fourth-line right wing while forward Jimmy Vesey was on long-term injured reserve.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Friday that Williams, who is only 27, retired for personal reasons. C.J. Gardner-Johnson made it clear the NFC East runs through Philly, which looks like the case this season even if it hasn't always been the case in the recent past.

As concern grows about Chytil's future even without a long-term diagnosis, the Rangers might need to start thinking about filling his spot.