Tag: NHL Draft
YWT: The Philadelphia Flyers Podcast – YWT #95 – The Best Name In The Draft
| Leave a CommentThe guys talk about the surprising news of Matt Niskanen’s retirement and the Flyers response by re-signing Justin Braun. They also discuss how it affects the Flyers offseason plans. Additionally, they look at some of the roster moves around the league and more.
Read more »New Flyers Prospects Express Excitement to Join Organization
| Leave a CommentFor five of those 216 picks that heard their name called, the Flyers were the team on the other end of the announcement. Each of them expressed what it means to be selected by the Flyers organization and described both their emotions and their excitement for what lies ahead.
Read more »Flyers Take Advantage of Falling Prospects, Shift Focus to Free Agency
| Leave a CommentAfter drafting Tyson Foerster in the first round, Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher said that there will still 15 players he would be happy to draft in the second round. Turns out the Flyers were able to draft two of them on Day 2 as prospects of untapped potential fell to them.
Read more »Flyers Draft Pick Scouting Report: Day 2 Picks
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers selected Emil Andrae, Zayde Wisdom, Elliot Desnoyers and Connor McClennon with their four picks on Day 2 of the draft. Now that you know the names, get to know the newest Flyers prospects with these scouting reports.
Read more »Flyers Make 4 Selections on Day 2 of Draft
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers originally had six selections on Day 2 of the NHL Draft, but made four total picks after packaging some picks to move up.
Read more »NHL Draft Day 2 Preview: 6 More Picks for Flyers
| Leave a CommentAs Day 2 prepares to begin in just a few hours, here are a few players left on the board that the Flyers could target with their six picks on the day.
Read more »Flyers Scouting Report: RW Tyson Foerster
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers selected right winger Tyson Foerster with the 23rd overall pick. Here is a scouting report on the newest Flyers winger.
Read more »Flyers Select RW Tyson Foerster with 23rd Overall Pick
| Leave a CommentWith the 23rd overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Flyers selected right winger Tyson Foerster.
Read more »NHL Focusing on Jan. 1 Start to 2020-21 Season
| Leave a CommentGary Bettman announced that the NHL and NHLPA have put the focus on a Jan. 1 start date for the 2020-21 season. Estimated timing for the start of training camp will be announced at a later date.
Read more »2020 NHL Draft Preview: History of the 23rd Overall Pick
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers have the 23th overall pick in the NHL Draft on Tuesday night, and it marks the latest the Flyers have picked in the first round of the draft in over a decade. Despite that, the 23rd pick can still produce some high-end talent.
Read more »2020 NHL Draft Preview: Targets for the Flyers with the 23rd Pick
| Leave a CommentFor the Flyers, that means another first-round selection that could make an impact on their future. The team has the 23rd overall pick and there are many ways they could go with this pick. With the NHL Draft getting underway in just a few hours, here are seven targets for the Flyers at 23rd overall.
Read more »Flyers Focused on Adding Talent in 1st Round, Throughout Draft
| Leave a CommentThe draft doesn’t lose its importance to the Flyers, even if they are now turning the corner from the building stages to the contending years. The Flyers pick 23rd overall in this week’s draft. It’s the latest they have picked in the first round since 2012, but the team still expects to find talent.
Read more »2020 NHL Draft Profiles: Defensemen
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers hold the 23rd overall pick in the draft and this weekend, we are looking at some prospects that could be on the Flyers radar in the first round. We close out our profiles on prospects in the NHL Draft with a look at some defensemen in the draft.
Read more »2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles: Wingers
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers hold the 23rd overall pick in the draft and this weekend, we are looking at some prospects that could be on the Flyers radar in the first round. We continue our NHL Draft preview with a look at some wingers in the draft.
Read more »2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles: Centers
| Leave a CommentThe draft comes first, and the Flyers hold the 23rd overall pick in the draft. This weekend, we will look at some prospects that could be on the Flyers radar in the first round. We start our NHL Draft preview with a look at some centers in the draft.
Read more »Bettman: Canceling NHL Season ‘Not Something I’m Even Contemplating’
| Leave a CommentIt’s “not something I’m even contemplating,” Gary Bettman said regarding a possible cancellation of the NHL season, according to an article in The Mercury News. “I believe that if the right time comes, and the right circumstances, based on all of the options that we’re considering and our ability to execute them, we’ll get this season done.”
Read more »NHL Issues Update on Pause
| Leave a CommentWednesday evening brought the latest update from the NHL and NHLPA regarding the possibility of a return to play.
Read more »Flyers Draft Pick Scouting Report: Day 2 Picks
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers made six selections on Day 2 of the NHL Draft. Get to know them with these scouting reports.
Read more »Flyers Trade Up in 2nd Round, Select RW Bobby Brink with 34th Pick
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers got aggressive early on Day 2, trading the 45th overall pick acquired from Arizona on Friday night and the 65th overall pick to Nashville for the 34th overall pick. With the 34th pick, the Flyers selected right winger Bobby Brink.
Read more »NHL Draft Day 2 Preview: Expect Balance from Flyers in 8 Picks
| Leave a CommentLooking ahead to Day 2 of the NHL Draft, what the Flyers may do and some prospects still available.
Read more »Flyers Trade 11th Pick, Select D Cam York at 14th Overall
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers traded down from the 11th overall pick, acquiring the 14th and 45th overall picks from Arizona. With the 14th pick, they selected defenseman Cam York.
Read more »2019 NHL Draft Preview: History of the 11th Overall Pick
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers have the 11th overall pick in the NHL Draft on Friday. The 11th pick can offer a great opportunity for teams to build their prospect system and get a piece for the future.
Read more »2019 NHL Draft Preview: Flyers Targets at 11th Overall
| Leave a CommentWith the NHL Draft getting underway in just a few hours, here are five targets for the Flyers at 11th overall.
Read more »2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles: Defensemen
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers have the 11th overall pick in the NHL Draft, and throughout the week, we have looked at some of the top forwards in the draft starting with centers on Monday and wingers on Tuesday. Today, we look at some of the top defensemen available in the draft.
Read more »2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles: Wingers
| Leave a CommentOver the next few days, we will look at centers, wingers and defensemen, as well as the possibility of the Flyers trading the pick during the first night of the draft. We continue our previews with the wingers.
Read more »2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles: Center
| Leave a CommentOver the next few days, we will look at centers, wingers and defensemen, as well as the possibility of the Flyers trading the pick during the first night of the draft. We start our NHL Draft preview with a look at centers.
Read more »Flyers Offseason Preview: Draft Day
| Leave a CommentWith the NHL Draft approaching in a matter of a few weeks, the Philadelphia Flyers have a few different scenarios to consider in mid June. Part 3 of the Offseason Preview continues with a focus on the NHL Draft.
Read more »2017 NHL Draft Preview: Best Players Available
| Leave a CommentYour guide to the best players available in the NHL Draft at each position. Here are the top 10 at each position with some information about the player and his stats from the previous season. Additionally, you’ll find links to all of our draft prospect profiles from the past couple of weeks.
Read more »2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Nolan Patrick
| Leave a CommentAs we get closer to the NHL Draft, we’ll look at the obvious top two candidates, but also a few prospects that could be surprises at No. 2 or options if the Flyers do try to trade down a few picks. We start with the player widely regarded to be the best in the draft class, Nolan Patrick.
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