Between the Pipes-06/09/15: NHL draft talk and Stanley Cup final

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Flyers gearing up for deep draft Could the Flyers draft another defenseman? [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi]  Dave Isaac looks at some possibilities for the Flyers at number seven: [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] Bill Meltzer with his thoughts on a few topics: […]

Dain Stiles  •  09 Jun 2015
Draft Prospect Profile: Nicolas Meloche

  View image | gettyimages.com In just under three weeks, the NHL Draft will begin with the first round on June 26.  The Flyers will have two picks on the opening night in the first round. There is a wealth of talent at the top of the draft board, but the Flyers could also swipe […]

Kevin Durso  •  09 Jun 2015
Draft Prospect Profile: Jeremy Roy

  View image | gettyimages.com It has been mentioned several times before when discussing draft prospects and will be said several more times leading to Draft weekend at the end of June. This draft is deep with talent. In particular, this draft is deep with talent among forwards, meaning there should be stiff competition for […]

Kevin Durso  •  04 Jun 2015
Draft Prospect Profile: Nick Merkley

  View image | gettyimages.com In case you haven't heard it yet, this NHL Draft is deep with talented prospects. Really deep. It seems fool-proof for the Flyers to obtain a potential future star with the seventh overall pick. With so much depth in this upcoming draft, there is really no way for the Flyers […]

Kevin Durso  •  02 Jun 2015
Flyers sign Radel Fazleev to entry-level contract

  View image | gettyimages.com The NHL Draft is just under one month away. Before getting to that draft, the Flyers continued to ensure that the 2014 class remains a part of their future. On Thursday, the Flyers signed 2014 sixth-round pick Radel Fazleev to a three-year entry-level contract.

Kevin Durso  •  28 May 2015
Draft Prospect Profile: Travis Konecny

  View image | gettyimages.com There is one scenario we have yet to talk about in our draft prospect previews that the Flyers could consider: trading down.  If the Flyers elect to try for additional picks by moving from seventh overall to a mid-first round pick, there are certainly a few solid prospects waiting for […]

Kevin Durso  •  28 May 2015
Draft Prospect Profile: Jansen Harkins

  View image | gettyimages.com So much is to be debated about what the Flyers do with the seventh overall pick. As you've seen here over the past few weeks, there will be plenty of Top 10 options that will still be available when the Flyers pick, even if they miss out on some of […]

Kevin Durso  •  26 May 2015
Draft Prospect Profile: Pavel Zacha

  View image | gettyimages.com We're closing in on rounding out the Top 10 forwards available in the 2015 NHL Draft and who could be the possible selections for the Flyers. So far, you've read profiles on Dylan Strome, Mikko Rantanen, Lawson Crouse, Mathew Barzal and Mitch Marner – and we obviously bypassed the sure-fire […]

Kevin Durso  •  21 May 2015
Draft Prospect Profile: Mitch Marner

  View image | gettyimages.com The Flyers announced on Monday that they have a new head coach, and while the anticipation of what Dave Hakstol will bring to the Flyers will only grow until October, there is plenty of unfinished business to take care of in the offseason. The draft is the next major event […]

Kevin Durso  •  19 May 2015