By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 
On Tuesday, ESPN's Corey Pronman released his rankings for the top farm systems in hockey and the Flyers came out on top with their wealth of depth at each position.
On Wednesday, Pronman's rankings of the Top 100 rookie-eligible prospects was released, with five Flyers making the list.
Nolan Patrick headed the list, ranking fifth.
"Patrick didn’t have the best draft season, mostly because he missed a substantial portion due to injury. However, he remains a top prospect," Pronman wrote in the ESPN Insider piece. "Patrick’s best trait is his hockey sense. He’s a highly creative playmaker with high-end vision and puck skills. Patrick also shows an above-average shot and can generate it from tight spaces. His skating isn’t as dynamic as his playmaking, but he’ll be able to keep up in the NHL. He’s a player without a glaring flaw and is what you want in a top-level center: a two-way forward with skill, size and intelligence who can contribute in all areas of the game."
The four prospects ahead of Patrick were Clayton Keller (ARI), Nico Hischier (NJD), Mathew Barzal (NYI) and Charlie McAvoy (BOS).
The other Flyers that make the list are Philippe Myers (28th), Oskar Lindblom (64th), Travis Sanheim (69th), Carter Hart (4th among goalies) and Felix Sandstrom (10th among goalies)
Here is what Pronman had to say on each.
On Myers:
"Myers has been everything the Flyers could have hoped when they brought him into camp for a tryout two seasons ago. Defensemen who stand 6-foot-5 and can skate at a pro level are hard to find, and combining that with above-average hockey IQ and capable puck handling ability makes for one heck of a player. Defensively, Myers plays a refined game and displays solid positional play in his own zone. He has all the indicators of being a top-four defenseman in the NHL."
On Lindblom:
"Lindblom was one of the top players in the SHL this past season, and was named the top Swedish forward in the league. He doesn’t dazzle with highlight dekes, but makes good plays around the puck because of his IQ, work ethic and hands."
On Sanheim:
"Sanheim had a very good season as a rookie pro in Lehigh Valley. He’s a big defender with excellent speed. He has good hands and an ability to break a game open. Sanheim’s defense has never been his calling card. While he still needs work in that area, he transitioned to the pro game well, making enough stops to dictate puck possessions with his offensive talents."
On Hart:
"A back-to-back WHL goalie of the year, Hart is a smart and technically sound netminder. His ability to read the game and anticipate pucks is high-end, as is his sense of proper positioning in the net. He’s calm and rarely gets out of his technique on tough saves. His athleticism is fine. He moves around at a solid level and has an above-average glove hand, but doesn’t have an explosive element in his game."
On Sandstrom:
"Sandstrom is a well-rounded netminder who was fantastic at the World Juniors and was a useful everyday goalie in the SHL. He’s quick and makes good reads. With his big frame and aggressive positioning, he can look tall in the net. He can lose his focus and technique at times and let in the occasional sloppy goal."
