prospects
Even with no action on the ice, it was a busy week for the Flyers. More of the 2015-16 team came into focus while the prospects remain a talking point. Here is a look at this past week's content from Flyerdelphia.
Can 2015 first-round draft pick Ivan Provorov make the team out of training camp? The defenseman is a definite candidate. (Photo by Kevin Durso/Flyerdelphia) With development camp wrapping on Sunday, the Flyers front office got a good first look at the progress of the organization's prospects from one season to the next. It's still early, […]
Over the course of the last few years, the Philadelphia Flyers' farm system has gone from virtually barren — the after-effects of being strip-mined of high-end draft picks in "win now" drives — to one of the main reasons for long-term optimism. In particular, the pool of defense prospects has received considerable attention and hype […]
View image | gettyimages.com Prior to development camp getting underway last week, the Flyers inked top pick Ivan Provorov to an entry-level deal. Just days after camp broke, the Flyers signed their other first-round pick. Travis Konecny signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Flyers on Thursday worth $925,000 per year.
Ron Hextall's plan for the Flyers, especially with a wealth of prospects budding with potential, has its origins based on patience and remains rooted in patience. If patience is a virtue, it may take a lot of self-will from Hextall and new coach Dave Hakstol to exercise such patience. The Flyers prospects are already making […]
View image | gettyimages.com One of the Flyers first-round draft picks has officially been signed. The Flyers and defenseman Ivan Provorov agreed to a three-year entry-level contract on Friday. The deal is the maximum at entry level, worth $925,000 per year with bonuses.
Over the course of the Philadelphia Flyers' franchise history, most of the best defensemen the team has ever had have been players acquired from outside the organization: Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Mark Howe leads the list, followed by the likes of Eric Desjardins, Kimmo Timonen and for all-too-brief periods of time Bob "the Count" […]
View image | gettyimages.com The NHL Draft begins tonight with the first round. 30 players will begin a new chapter of their careers as professional players for NHL organizations. It should be an eventful night with many picks and potential trades. Flyerdelphia has you covered with your guide to the best players available in […]
View image | gettyimages.com It’s been a long journey getting to today, draft day, in the NHL. Starting on April 23, I began profiling draft prospects throughout the college and junior ranks. Overall, 26 players were profiled – not including the obvious top two picks tonight – which essentially equates to the first round. […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Draft is just one day away. Since April 23, we've been profiling draft prospects leading up to Friday's big event. As we wrap up our series, here are a few of the other potential first-round picks that remain.
