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The club opted to not sign David Bernhardt before Monday's 5 p.m. deadline. As a result, the 22-year-old Swedish defenseman has become a draft-related unrestricted free agent. Here's a look at the Flyers' 10-player 2016 draft class: First round — German Rubtsov (Flyers/Phantoms) Second round — Pascal Laberge (Phantoms/Royals) Second round — Carter Hart (Flyers) Second round — Wade Allison (Phantoms) Third round — Carsen Twarynski (Flyers/Phantoms) Fourth round — Connor Bunnaman (Flyers/Phantoms) Fifth round — Linus Hogberg (Phantoms) Sixth round — Tanner Laczynski (Phantoms) Sixth round — Anthony Salinitri (no longer in organization) Seventh round — David Bernhardt (no longer in organization) Bernhardt was a 2016 seventh-round draft pick of the Flyers, when Ron Hextall was general manager and Chris Pryor was director of player personnel. Linus Hogberg, another blueliner from Sweden who was taken by the Flyers in the fifth round of the same draft, i

By Jordan Hall May 27, 2020 8:00 PM INSIDE THE TURNAROUND An inside look at how Flyers have built 2019-20 turnaround With perspective from the players and head coach, let's take an inside look at how the Flyers have built their 2019-20 turnaround. By Jordan Hall The round-robin tournament of the NHL's 24-team return-to-play format will represent different kinds of importance for the fourth-seeded Flyers. Firstly, they couldn't ask for a better tune-up ahead of their first-round series. They'll play each of the Eastern Conference's top three teams once before meeting their opening-round opponent. Secondly, those dates with the East's best could help the Flyers climb even more. The total points accumulated in the round-robin tournament will determine the conference's seed Nos. 1-4. If there are ties after the set of games, which will feature regular-season overtime and shootout rules, the regular-season points percentages of each club will serve as the tiebreaker. How could the Flyers fare in the round-robin portion and what would it ultimately mean for their outlook in the 24-team setup? Here are three factors to note: 1. Can Flyers win round robin? They shouldn't be considered heavy underdogs. The Flyers will be confident in their opportunity to improve their seed after going 2-1-0 against the top-seeded Bruins during the regular season and 3-0-1 vs. the third-seeded Capitals. The second-seeded Lightning were the one club that gave the Flyers trouble. The Flyers dropped two games in regulation to Tampa Bay, but one was a 1-0 defeat and the other was a chippy 5-3 loss with an empty-netter in the final 22 seconds. The Flyers have a goalie who keeps them in games and a group that held its own with the fellow top seeds in major statistical categories: Goals per game Lightning — 3.47 Capitals — 3.42 Flyers — 3.29 Bruins — 3.24 Goals against per game Bruins — 2.39 Flyers — 2.77 Lightning — 2.77 Capitals — 3.07 Power play percentage Bruins — 25.2 Lightning — 23.1 Flyers — 20.8 Capitals — 19.4 Penalty kill percentage Bruins — 84.3 Capitals — 82.6 Flyers — 81.8 Lightning — 81.4 2. Wait, would they want to climb? It's an interesting question right now because the NHL and NHLPA are undetermined on the format for the first and second rounds, whether it be bracketed or reseeding after the qualifying round. That's a huge question. Say the Flyers stayed at No. 4 in a bracket-style scenario and the 12th-seeded Canadiens knocked off the fifth-seeded Penguins, the Flyers would face Montreal. On paper, that would be a pretty favorable matchup against the lowest seed in the East. Whereas the No. 1 seed in the conference would face the winner of the No. 8 vs. No. 9 matchup. If the league instead agrees to reseed, such a scenario would see the No. 1 seed face the Canadiens during the first round, whereas the Flyers, as the fourth seed, would get the highest remaining seed to advance from the qualifying round. When/if the Flyers play round-robin games, the NHL will have made a decision on the format for the first and second rounds. Right now, just about everything is undecided for the Flyers. 3. The good thing? The Flyers can't hurt themselves in the round robin. As the lowest seed of the four, they can only improve their seed. If the Flyers struggle, they stay put at No. 4 and at least played three competitive warmup games for their first-round series. The Flyers went 22-8-5 against the Eastern Conference playoff field during the regular season, so they'll like their chances against whichever team they draw.

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Flyers' playoff h The hype continues to grow, as the Flyers released a full hype video about this opportunity Wednesday morning. It captured the emotions held in the past 77 days without hockey, how different this season felt compared to previous years and what the players and organization had been doing to “stay ready” while social distancing. “Philly will be ready — and you’ll wish you stayed home.”

Flyers' playoff hype video will leave you wanting to run through a wall By Brooke Destra May 27, 2020 10:20 AM After what felt like months of waiting, the hockey world finally received some exciting news on Tuesday when NHL commissioner Gary Bettman broke down the 24-team playoff format that had recently been approved. While there were many important bits we learned, (that you can read more about, here) one part became incredibly clear — the Flyers clinched a playoff spot … in probably one of the weirdest ways in league history. Even though it was near impossible to not get into the 2019-20 playoffs … sorry, Sabres, Devils, Senators, Red Wings, Ducks, Kings and Sharks. While there isn’t an official start date yet, that doesn’t mean the city can’t begin preparing for the wild ride that is hopefully about to take place this summer. A new light was ignited within Flyers fans, realizing the reality that could happen — but even the team itself is more than ready to finally drop the puck once more. It’s hard to forget the most memorable celly of the season, which came after Kevin Hayes scored an overtime goal against the Blue Jackets — earning the win and deeming himself the champion — rightfully so, if I might add. Well, the Flyers tapped into that energy and shared a quick video of that wonderful moment to their social media: Things didn’t stop there, though. Gritty had to join in on the fun and made sure to let the whole world know about the last time a Philadelphia team had a bye week in the post season. It had something to do with 41-33, a farm animal (I think it was a goat?) that couldn’t catch and a backup quarterback doing something pretty “special” … yeah, you know. The hype continues to grow, as the Flyers released a full hype video about this opportunity Wednesday morning. It captured the emotions held in the past 77 days without hockey, how different this season felt compared to previous years and what the players and organization had been doing to “stay ready” while social distancing. “Philly will be ready — and you’ll wish you stayed home.”

The NHL released details regarding Returning to Play on Tuesday, and one of the quirky things that stood out was the fact, playoff teams can carry 28 players, and as many goalies as they like. It's expected teams will be all-in on this, and are expected to carry 4 goalies on their rosters.Sorry, David Ayers, but this was put into place as having E-BUG's available in hub-cities isn't feasible given the travel restrictions, and amount of games being played each day. The locations of the hub-cities have yet to be finalized, but Gary Bettman's wish is for Vegas to play host to the Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Final. To note, if a team is playing 'host', they will be playing host to the opposite conference and won't be playing in their arena early on these playoffs. Also to note, NHL deputy commissioner, Bill Daly, confirmed on an interview with TSN, the league wants one of the Hub-cities to be in Canada. ....THOUGHTS...!!!!

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By Jordan Hall May 24, 2020 8:00 AM 2020 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Remind you of anyone? Winger with shot, 'unique size' will be there for Flyers Finnish center already playing against pros could interest Flyers in draft Could Flyers go the USNTDP route again with this skilled, slick center? A winger who has 'lots of juice and generates offense' should attract Flyers Prospect who relishes physicality could be an option for Flyers in draft 'A gamer' with impressive vision at center would make sense for Flyers Playmaking center could be a steal for Flyers if injuries cause him to drop Keep an eye on a center with 200-foot bite and Flyers in the family The entire picture for the 2020 NHL draft remains cloudy with the ongoing suspension of the 2019-20 regular season because of the coronavirus outbreak. Where will the Flyers be picking? When and how will the draft be held? Those questions are currently unanswered. The Flyers hold seven total selections and, as of right now, are slotted with the 26th overall pick. “I think it’s a decent draft — I don’t know if it’s top end," Flyers assistant general manager Brent Flahr said April 25 in a phone interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia. "The top 10, 12 guys look like pretty high end. There’s a bit of a drop-off, but there’s some depth to the draft for a couple of rounds. We don’t know totally where we’re picking, but we have an idea. We have some guys targeted we feel we would be very happy with in the top couple of rounds and then we still have some work to do to clean up the mid-to-later-round picks. "Obviously you’d want the big, scoring, playmaking center, anybody does. We’re in a position where we’ll likely be taking the best player available. "Realistically the players you draft now are two or three years down the road, best-case scenario. Some cases you get surprised. But by then, your team needs are different. We’ll do the best we can, we have an idea of where our holes are going forward and places where we certainly want to add depth to, whether it’s center or scoring winger or defense, we’ll see what happens. We’ll prepare, we weigh guys against each other, the pros and cons and we’ll do the best we can there.” This month and into June, we'll continue to break down options for the Flyers at No. 26. Ryan O'Rourke Position: Defenseman Height: 6-foot Weight: 178 Shoots: Left Team: Soo Greyhounds Scouting report O'Rourke is particularly appealing because his defensive game is already refined. The 18-year-old takes immense pride in playing in his own end, while his offensive game features untapped potential. As team captain, O'Rourke led the OHL's Greyhounds with a plus-16 mark and scored 37 points (seven goals, 30 assists) in 54 games. O'Rourke doesn't get enough credit for his adeptness at pushing the puck north. He can get up ice and is an intelligent passer. “A real steady player," Flahr said May 12. "He’s a 6-footer, but a competitive guy, his outlet passing, moving the puck up ice is probably his bread and butter. He can defend, he can do a little of everything. You’ve got to be a little careful of your viewings because he plays so much up there, you have to pace yourself, so there could be another level to what he can do. Plays a real mature game I think is the best description of him.” Fit with Flyers As we noted when looking at William Wallinder, the Flyers are well-stocked at defensemen but won't shy away from drafting the best player available to load up even more on the back end. O'Rourke fits the bill of blueliners the Flyers like — guys with quality size and mobility. The Soo defenseman might be a fringe first-rounder, so he's expected to be available for the Flyers. The club is likely looking more for a center or winger in the first round, but O'Rourke brings a lot to the table. The Hockey Writers' Mark Scheig believes O'Rourke will be the steal of the draft. It would be somewhat surprising if he's the Flyers' pick at No. 26. If O'Rourke is in their ballpark during the second round, though, he'll definitely have the club's attention. terry_wilson_ohl_images_ryan_orourke_nhl_draft.jpg (Terry Wilson/OHL Images)

Today was quite the busy day for the Flyers, both on and off the ice, so let’s get right into it with one of the more important transactions in franchise history: the Barry Ashbee trade. On May 22, 1970 the Flyers traded Darrryl Edestrand and Larry Killop in exchange for Ashbee in what was virtually regarded at the time as a minor-league trade. But the deal would turn out to be far from a “minor” deal in any way as Ashbee emerged for the Flyers as a 31-year-old rookie to provide steady play and a competitive warrior-like style to the team while playing through a myriad of injuries over his short career. Though his career was cut short by an eye injury in the 1974 Stanley Cup Semifinals, Ashbee helped establish the Flyers’ blue collar identity on the ice and was a pivotal force in the Stanley Cup the team won without him that thereafter. Forced to retire due to the injury, Ashbee joined Fred Shero on the bench as the Flyers won back-to-back Cups in 1975. Ashbee’s hockey legacy lives on Philadelphia today as the team award for most outstanding defenseman is awarded in his name.

This is Occ. thread,,ty very much.. 2020 NHL draft profile: Daniel Torgersson has 'unique size,' ability to 'dominate' By Jordan Hall May 23, 2020 2:45 PM 2020 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Finnish center already playing against pros could interest Flyers in draft Could Flyers go the USNTDP route again with this skilled, slick center? A winger who has 'lots of juice and generates offense' should attract Flyers Prospect who relishes physicality could be an option for Flyers in draft 'A gamer' with impressive vision at center would make sense for Flyers Playmaking center could be a steal for Flyers if injuries cause him to drop Keep an eye on a center with 200-foot bite and Flyers in the family The next Zamula? A package of size and skill could be there for Flyers The entire picture for the 2020 NHL draft remains cloudy with the ongoing suspension of the 2019-20 regular season because of the coronavirus outbreak. Where will the Flyers be picking? When and how will the draft be held? Those questions are currently unanswered. The Flyers hold seven total selections and, as of right now, are slotted with the 26th overall pick. “I think it’s a decent draft — I don’t know if it’s top end," Flyers assistant general manager Brent Flahr said April 25 in a phone interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia. "The top 10, 12 guys look like pretty high end. There’s a bit of a drop-off, but there’s some depth to the draft for a couple of rounds. We don’t know totally where we’re picking, but we have an idea. We have some guys targeted we feel we would be very happy with in the top couple of rounds and then we still have some work to do to clean up the mid-to-later-round picks. "Obviously you’d want the big, scoring, playmaking center, anybody does. We’re in a position where we’ll likely be taking the best player available. "Realistically the players you draft now are two or three years down the road, best-case scenario. Some cases you get surprised. But by then, your team needs are different. We’ll do the best we can, we have an idea of where our holes are going forward and places where we certainly want to add depth to, whether it’s center or scoring winger or defense, we’ll see what happens. We’ll prepare, we weigh guys against each other, the pros and cons and we’ll do the best we can there.” This month and into June, we'll continue to break down options for the Flyers at No. 26. Daniel Torgersson Position: Winger Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 199 Shoots: Left Team: Frolunda HC Scouting report Playing in Sweden's top junior league SuperElit, Torgersson finished tied for fourth with 26 goals and third with a plus-38 rating. The 18-year-old was over a point-per-game scorer for Frolunda, putting up 44 points in 39 games. He got a taste of the Swedish Elite League, going scoreless in six games, and showed a well-rounded makeup at the Five Nations tournament. A rangy winger who is proficient around the net, Torgersson can also move well and understands how to augment talented centers. There will be a good amount of projection with Torgersson, who has the tools to develop into an NHL winger. There's some Isaac Ratcliffe in the Swede. Ratcliffe, the Flyers' 2017 second-round pick, is a 6-foot-6, 203-pound, lefty-shot winger with impressive mobility. Ratcliffe's hands and touch are considerably better than Torgersson's, but both players are big wingers with scoring ability. In 2019-20, Ratcliffe experienced his first season at the pro level, learning how important it is to use his size with the puck just as much as his skill. Torgersson will need to prove he can utilize his frame and score in harder ways against men. “Big body, strong down low on the walls, can shoot it," Flahr said last week. "He is a winger, for sure, and it’s just the tip of the iceberg with him. Eventually he’s going to hopefully dominate using his size and ability to get to the net and shoot the puck. On the national teams and certainly on the junior teams, he complements skilled centers pretty well and obviously he has unique size.” Fit with Flyers The draft stock for Torgersson has fluctuated as he's the 13th-ranked European skater by NHL Central Scouting and considered the 27th-best player in the draft by TSN's Craig Button. However, ESPN's Chris Peters rated Torgersson at No. 61 among the class and many view him as a second-round pick. The Flyers, who have some nice wingers in the system but are not exceptionally deep at the position, could get two cracks at Torgersson with their first- or second-round pick. The Flyers may not see Torgersson as the best player available during the first round if they end up picking at No. 26 overall and they do not have a third-round selection after the Justin Braun trade. But when a winger can score with that type of size, the Flyers will certainly be interested, especially if Torgersson is available in the second round. “Everybody has seen him," Flahr said of his staff. "He plays on a fairly prominent team over there with a number of prospects, he’s been on all the national teams.” christian_wahlgren_pucksnack.com_daniel_torgersson_3.jpg (Christian Wahlgren/Pucksnack.com)

The NHL is working very hard at getting the season to resume and it now looks like at the stage where we can start talking about real playoff possibilities. Reports have shown that the breakdown suggested by The Return to Play committee would be the following: Twenty-four teams would get in, 12 from each conference. The top-4 teams in each conference – according to the standing when the shutdown occurred on March 12 – would get a bye through the play-in round. The next eight would meet in a best-of-five series. Those top four teams would play each other in a three-game round robin. While that round-robin is taking place, the remaining eight teams would square off in best-of-five, play-in series. Series would be best-of-seven after that. Here is a look at what the new 24-team Stanley Cup Playoff bracket would look like: The NHL has focused recently on staging the 24-team resumption in two hub cities. The NHLPA is currently voting on the format, and the process should be done tonight. Not everyone is happy about this concept, however, Gary Bettman knows no format will leave all teams content. The league and players’ association remain focused on entering Phase 2 of the protocol before coming on a final agreement on the playoff format. Nothing is official, but at least, we’re getting closer to what the post-season will look like.

By Noah Levick May 21, 2020 8:00 AM 2020 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Could Flyers go the USNTDP route again with this skilled, slick center? A winger who has 'lots of juice and generates offense' should attract Flyers Prospect who relishes physicality could be an option for Flyers in draft 'A gamer' with impressive vision at center would make sense for Flyers Playmaking center could be a steal for Flyers if injuries cause him to drop Keep an eye on a center with 200-foot bite and Flyers in the family The next Zamula? A package of size and skill could be there for Flyers Will Flyers get a shot at 'talented' winger coming off 98-point year in WHL? This month and into June, we'll break down NHL draft options for the Flyers, who have seven selections this year and would currently pick 26th in the first round. Today, we’ll look at Roni Hirvonen, an undersized center who was on the ice for about 15 minutes per game this season in Finland’s top league. Roni Hirvonen Position: Center Height: 5-foot-9 Weight: 164 Shoots: Left Team: Ässät Scouting report Hirvonen transitioned to Finland’s Liiga this season and had 16 points in 52 games for Ässät (five goals, 11 assists). In 2018-19, he had impressive production at the U-20 level for his hometown team, Kiekko-Espoo, with 21 goals and 34 assists in 50 games. His modest numbers for Ässät this season shouldn’t be discouraging. Playing against adults for the first time, Hirvonen was good enough to earn a regular spot in the lineup. The 18-year-old plays a relatively mature game, reading the play well and showing a solid sense of where he should be positioned on both ends. One of his strengths is moving the puck up ice with crisp long-distance passes. Though he’s unafraid to grapple in difficult areas, Hirvonen’s size is a concern, and it’s possible he’ll need to play on the wing in the NHL. The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler praises his “feistiness,” which is a trait that should serve him well moving forward. Even when Hirvonen is giving up height and muscle, he finds ways to get to the front of the net. Despite not recording a power play goal this year, Hirvonen has the potential to be impactful on the power play because of that knack for sticking himself in dangerous spots, his vision and his puck handling. His skating sometimes appears effortful and it takes him a while to accelerate, but he's generally pretty smooth once he gets going. Hirvonen told Jokke Nevalainen of DobberProspects.com in October that he feels his skating has recently improved. “I’m a smart player,” he said to Nevalainen. “Versatile. And as previously said, a dynamic skater. I have a warrior’s mentality.” Fit with Flyers NHL Central Scouting ranked Hirvonen 10th among European skaters, while ESPN’s Chris Peters has him at No. 36 overall and TSN’s Craig Button puts him at No. 57. He’s worth consideration in the first two rounds for the Flyers, who took an undersized player at No. 34 last season in 5-foot-8, 164-pound right winger Bobby Brink. "Obviously you’d want the big, scoring, playmaking center, anybody does,” Flyers assistant GM Brent Flahr told NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jordan Hall in a phone interview on April 25. “We’re in a position where we’ll likely be taking the best player available. "Realistically the players you draft now are two or three years down the road, best-case scenario. Some cases you get surprised. But by then, your team needs are different. We’ll do the best we can, we have an idea of where our holes are going forward and places where we certainly want to add depth to, whether it’s center or scoring winger or defense, we’ll see what happens. We’ll prepare, we weigh guys against each other, the pros and cons and we’ll do the best we can there.” Though Hirvonen successfully took the step up from the junior level this year, the typical timeline of at least “two or three years down the road” likely still applies. He’s not the classic, can’t-miss center Flahr described, but he’s an interesting prospect.

Here we go. Multiple sources have indicated to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the NHL has decided on a 24-team playoff tournament to decide the winner of the 2019-2020 Stanley Cup Champion! The Return to Play committee has been grinding this process out trying to make as many people happy as possible. It has not been easy and there is still a ton of work to complete, but some would consider this the first official step of the NHL's comeback. Now it's up to the players and the teams to approve the setup.Friedman's colleague Chris Johnston chimed in with some more information on the matter: Further to @FriedgeHNIC report on progress being made with the NHL's return-to-play format: Important to note this is just about how the 24-team system would work and doesn't cover other critical issues, such as testing protocols, hub cities, visas and many other things. Here's what you need to know about the 24-team set up: Top 4 seeds receive byes (Bruins, Lightning, Washington, Philly) (Blues, Golden Knights, Avs, Stars) Bracketed format onward meaning 5 vs 12, 6 vs 11, 7 vs 10, 8 vs 9 Play-In Series from there being best-of-five, rest of the playoffs best-of-seven

On this day in 1974, the Flyers became the first modern expansion team to win the Stanley Cup.

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I have been bored(sorry for all the extra posts ... By Jordan Hall May 17, 2020 5:10 PM 2020 NHL DRAFT PROFILES A winger who has 'lots of juice and generates offense' should attract Flyers Prospect who relishes physicality could be an option for Flyers in draft 'A gamer' with impressive vision at center would make sense for Flyers Playmaking center could be a steal for Flyers if injuries cause him to drop Keep an eye on a center with 200-foot bite and Flyers in the family The next Zamula? A package of size and skill could be there for Flyers Will Flyers get a shot at 'talented' winger coming off 98-point year in WHL? A center with 'the quickness, the skill and vision' to entice Flyers in draft The entire picture for the 2020 NHL draft remains cloudy with the ongoing suspension of the 2019-20 regular season because of the coronavirus outbreak. Where will the Flyers be picking? When and how will the draft be held? Those questions are currently unanswered. The Flyers hold seven total selections and, as of right now, are slotted with the 26th overall pick. “I think it’s a decent draft — I don’t know if it’s top end," Flyers assistant general manager Brent Flahr said April 25 in a phone interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia. "The top 10, 12 guys look like pretty high end. There’s a bit of a drop-off, but there’s some depth to the draft for a couple of rounds. We don’t know totally where we’re picking, but we have an idea. We have some guys targeted we feel we would be very happy with in the top couple of rounds and then we still have some work to do to clean up the mid-to-later-round picks. "Obviously you’d want the big, scoring, playmaking center, anybody does. We’re in a position where we’ll likely be taking the best player available. "Realistically the players you draft now are two or three years down the road, best-case scenario. Some cases you get surprised. But by then, your team needs are different. We’ll do the best we can, we have an idea of where our holes are going forward and places where we certainly want to add depth to, whether it’s center or scoring winger or defense, we’ll see what happens. We’ll prepare, we weigh guys against each other, the pros and cons and we’ll do the best we can there.” This month and into June, we'll continue to break down options for the Flyers at No. 26. Thomas Bordeleau Position: Center Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 175 Shoots: Left Team: USNTDP Scouting report The potential is certainly there with Bordeleau, a center that oozes creativity and vision. Combining an impressive shot with his propensity to find others, the Michigan-bound pivot led the U.S. national team development program under-18 squad with 46 points (16 goals, 30 assists) through 47 games. “He was probably one of their go-to guys for the U.S. development team," Flahr said Tuesday. "Another guy that’s undersized but he can skate, he can make plays, he can see it. On the power play, he can make plays. “He’s certainly got the vision and the ability to shoot the puck and generate offense at the junior level. It should translate, for sure, at the college level. We’ll see what happens.” Bordeleau, the son of former NHLer Sebastien Bordeleau, showed off his skill at the Five Nations tournament in February, recording a goal and five assists over four games. As a smaller center, Bordeleau can improve his consistency with effort and being hard on the puck. See Stars n’ Stripes Hockey's other Tweets Fit with Flyers It will be interesting to see when Bordeleau is selected because his stock seems to vary. He's the 29th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting and was the 44th-rated player among all draft prospects by TSN's Bob McKenzie in late January. However, EliteProspects.com pegs him as the 23rd-best player in the draft. The ceiling offensively should entice many teams. The Flyers could be looking for a center in the first round, but will they view Bordeleau as the best player available if they end up picking at No. 26? Bordeleau is expected to be taken late in the first round or early during the second. His pure offensive instincts will make him a fun player to watch at Michigan, alongside the Flyers' 2019 first-round pick Cam York. The Flyers took York and 2018 first-round pick Joel Farabee out of the USNTDP. rena_laverty_usa_hockey_thomas_bordeleau_nhl_draft.jpg (Rena Laverty/USA Hockey)

By Jordan Hall May 16, 2020 5:00 PM 2020 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Prospect who relishes physicality could be an option for Flyers in draft 'A gamer' with impressive vision at center would make sense for Flyers Playmaking center could be a steal for Flyers if injuries cause him to drop Keep an eye on a center with 200-foot bite and Flyers in the family Could another Wheat Kings defenseman be on the horizon for Flyers? The next Zamula? A package of size and skill could be there for Flyers Will Flyers get a shot at 'talented' winger coming off 98-point year in WHL? A center with 'the quickness, the skill and vision' to entice Flyers in draft The entire picture for the 2020 NHL draft remains cloudy with the ongoing suspension of the 2019-20 regular season because of the coronavirus outbreak. Where will the Flyers be picking? When and how will the draft be held? Those questions are currently unanswered. The Flyers hold seven total selections and, as of right now, are slotted with the 26th overall pick. “I think it’s a decent draft — I don’t know if it’s top end," Flyers assistant general manager Brent Flahr said April 25 in a phone interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia. "The top 10, 12 guys look like pretty high end. There’s a bit of a drop-off, but there’s some depth to the draft for a couple of rounds. We don’t know totally where we’re picking, but we have an idea. We have some guys targeted we feel we would be very happy with in the top couple of rounds and then we still have some work to do to clean up the mid-to-later-round picks. "Obviously you’d want the big, scoring, playmaking center, anybody does. We’re in a position where we’ll likely be taking the best player available. "Realistically the players you draft now are two or three years down the road, best-case scenario. Some cases you get surprised. But by then, your team needs are different. We’ll do the best we can, we have an idea of where our holes are going forward and places where we certainly want to add depth to, whether it’s center or scoring winger or defense, we’ll see what happens. We’ll prepare, we weigh guys against each other, the pros and cons and we’ll do the best we can there.” This month and into June, we'll continue to break down options for the Flyers at No. 26. Ozzy Wiesblatt Position: Winger Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 183 Shoots: Right Team: Prince Albert Raiders Scouting report After playing a depth role last season on a veteran Prince Albert team that won the WHL championship, Wiesblatt took on much greater responsibility in his draft year and capitalized. The winger who turned 18 years old in March registered 70 points (25 goals, 45 assists) and a plus-20 rating over 64 games. Constantly making things happen and pushing the puck north, Wiesblatt has the capability to dazzle with finesse and also outwork you with effort. “Last year, they were a deep, older team, but he contributed," Flahr said Tuesday. "Obviously a little undersized but a great motor to him, he’s a driver of offense for their team. Every time you go watch a game he plays in, you notice him, for sure. He’s got lots of juice and generates offense, a real good motor to him which will certainly give him a chance as a smaller player.” See Brandon Holmes's other Tweets See Mitch Brown's other Tweets Raising five kids, Wiesblatt's mother Kim White is deaf and communicates with her children using American Sign Language. Wiesblatt's three brothers also play hockey. "The fact that we all kind of play in junior hockey right now and hopefully in the NHL one day, I think it's really special," Wiesblatt said in a video feature produced by the CHL, "and we couldn't have done it without our mom." Fit with Flyers Wiesblatt is not very big for a winger and he had a quiet 2020 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game performance in January, putting up no points or shots and a minus-2 mark. Those factors could cause him to drop a tad in the draft but many will be happy if he's up for grabs at their slot. He's the 19th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting and TSN's Craig Button has him as the 29th-best player in the draft. The Flyers have a strong track record of drafting WHL products. Over the past six drafts, the Flyers have taken eight WHL players, four of which were selected in the opening two rounds. Wiesblatt should be available at No. 26 (and maybe in the second round) for the Flyers. He would be a quality selection with his ability to dictate tempo and play in all situations. lucas_chudleigh_apollo_multimedia_ozzy_wiesblatt_nhl_draft.jpg (Lucas Chudleigh/Apollo Multimedia) Subscribe and rate Flyers Talk: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | Art19 | YouTube

This month and into June, we'll break down NHL draft options for the Flyers, who have seven selections this year and would currently pick 26th in the first round. Today, we’ll look at a left winger who’s already earned a reputation as a “power forward.” Jake Neighbours Position: Left wing Height: 6-foot Weight: 195 pounds Shoots: Left Team: Edmonton Oil Kings Scouting report The 18-year-old Neighbours relishes the physical aspects of hockey. “Growing up, I was bigger than some guys and once I got to where hitting was allowed, I loved throwing big ones,” he told Jim Matheson of The Edmonton Journal. “Being physical is what my dad preached for a long time. And the chirping develops as you get older. I like that too, but it depends who you’re chirping against.” He’s shown the willingness to fight, too, and can fire a right hand. Of course, a player doesn’t draw consideration in the early rounds of the NHL draft just because of his physicality. Neighbours produced more than a point per game this season, posting 23 goals and 47 assists in 64 WHL contests. He’s a decent skater for his size, sets up his teammates effectively and has a nice wrist shot in his arsenal. Neighbours profiles as a player who could help both the penalty kill and power play units at the NHL level, given his ability to protect the puck and force the action offensively. However, he produced only three power play goals this season, a number you’d like to see rise as he continues to develop. "He's one of those forwards I'd put in the power forward with good skill who can make plays category," Brad Lauer, his head coach with the Oil Kings, told Dave McCarthy for NHL.com. "But he's also a big body who can play a heavy game in those tight, below the goal line, getting to the net type of games. He's got that ability to be that big man and the ability to make plays with good hands and a good hockey sense. He doesn't shy away from tough areas and that is a strong point of his game." Another quality that stands out with Neighbours is his character, which those close to him rave about. He captained the Canada White U-17 team and generally seems to be the kind of guy you’d like in your locker room, a selfless kid and diligent worker, as The Athletic’s Scott Cruickshank detailed. Fit with Flyers Down the line, one could see Neighbours’ relentless, aggressive game fitting well in Alain Vigneault’s forecheck-focused system. Based on where he’s ranked — he's the 26th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting, while ESPN's Chris Peters puts him at No. 33 overall and TSN’s Craig Button has him at No. 43 — he could be an option for the Flyers in either the first round or the second. codie_mclachlan_edmonton_oil_kings_jake_neighbours.jpg (Codie McLachlan/Edmonton Oil Kings)

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By Jordan Hall May 10, 2020 9:00 AM 2020 NHL DRAFT PROFILES Playmaking center could be a steal for Flyers if injuries cause him to drop Keep an eye on a center with 200-foot bite and Flyers in the family Could another Wheat Kings defenseman be on the horizon for Flyers? The next Zamula? A package of size and skill could be there for Flyers Will Flyers go defense in the 1st round for second consecutive draft? Will Flyers get a shot at 'talented' winger coming off 98-point year in WHL? Curious case for this center might intrigue Flyers in draft A center with 'the quickness, the skill and vision' to entice Flyers in draft The entire picture for the 2020 NHL draft remains cloudy with the ongoing suspension of the 2019-20 regular season because of the coronavirus outbreak. Where will the Flyers be picking? When and how will the draft be held? Those questions are currently unanswered. The Flyers hold seven total selections and, as of right now, are slotted with the 26th overall pick. “I think it’s a decent draft — I don’t know if it’s top end," Flyers assistant general manager Brent Flahr said April 25 in a phone interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia. "The top 10, 12 guys look like pretty high end. There’s a bit of a drop-off, but there’s some depth to the draft for a couple of rounds. We don’t know totally where we’re picking, but we have an idea. We have some guys targeted we feel we would be very happy with in the top couple of rounds and then we still have some work to do to clean up the mid-to-later-round picks. "Obviously you’d want the big, scoring, playmaking center, anybody does. We’re in a position where we’ll likely be taking the best player available. "Realistically the players you draft now are two or three years down the road, best-case scenario. Some cases you get surprised. But by then, your team needs are different. We’ll do the best we can, we have an idea of where our holes are going forward and places where we certainly want to add depth to, whether it’s center or scoring winger or defense, we’ll see what happens. We’ll prepare, we weigh guys against each other, the pros and cons and we’ll do the best we can there.” This month and into June, we'll continue to break down options for the Flyers at No. 26. Mavrik Bourque Position: Center Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 178 Shoots: Right Team: Shawinigan Cataractes Scouting report A deft and cerebral facilitator, Bourque is a big-time passer with step-ahead vision. The 18-year-old scored 1.45 points per game, ninth most in the QMJHL, with 29 goals and 42 assists through 49 contests. Alexis Lafreniere, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft, led the league with 35 power play assists. Bourque finished tied for fifth with 21. How well does he see the ice? Check out this feed during a February game in which Bourque erupted for seven points (two goals, five assists). See Josh Tessler's other Tweets Bourque isn't the strongest or fastest but everything else is really good, particularly the way he exploits gaps and understands angles. See Jérôme Bérubé's other Tweets See Benoit Belanger's other Tweets Fit with Flyers It's uncertain if Bourque will be available for the Flyers if they end up picking at No. 26. NHL Central Scouting put him as the 22nd-ranked North American skater, but EliteProspects.com has Bourque pegged as the 17th-best player in the draft and TSN's Craig Button slotted him at No. 20. The Flyers could be aiming for the best center available to replenish a bit at an important position. They've taken three centers over the past two drafts — one in the sixth round and another in the seventh. Bourque will undoubtedly have the Flyers' attention if he's in the ballpark of their first-round selection. jean_levasseur_shawinigan_cataractes_mavrik_bourque.jpg (Jean Levasseur/Shawinigan Cataractes) 25 or 26 not the greatest place to pick at ...

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