Category: Drafting

Let’s Say the NHL Draft Lottery is Rigged, do the Flyers Stand a Chance?

The NHL entry draft lottery is one of the most overthought, sketchy systems in sports today theoretically designed to deter teams from tanking. In the process, the shady nature in which the selections are determined has always led to more questions than answers, and the term "rigged" gets throw around from time to time. If … Continue reading Let’s Say the NHL Draft Lottery is Rigged, do the Flyers Stand a Chance?

Worst to First: Last 10 Flyers First Round Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers have spent a bulk of the last decade trying and failing to build through the draft. The biggest failures typically emerging as swings and misses during the first round, where the stars are typically drafted. Ron Hextall's "safe" approach to drafting produced no star power and very little worthwhile talent at all. … Continue reading Worst to First: Last 10 Flyers First Round Picks

Philadelphia Flyers Mock Draft Based on Cool Names

It's that time of year when all the wannbe NHL draft experts, Youtube highlight reel watchers and Corey Pronman plagiarizers come out of the woodwork to give their opinion on who their favorite team should be drafting. Going off of stats and projections is quite boring and very repetitive, so instead of some scientific approach, … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Mock Draft Based on Cool Names

Re-Drafting Ron Hextall’s First Round Picks

There are many ways to describe Ron Hextall's tenure as the general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers, but very few of them positive. One of the more controversial aspects of his run was his drafting ability. He postured as the smartest man in the room when it came to selecting players, often looking for a … Continue reading Re-Drafting Ron Hextall’s First Round Picks

Revisiting the Montreal-Philly 7th Round Pick Exchange

For three drafts in a row, the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers would exchange 7th round picks. Who was picked? Why would they exchange all these 7th rounders? What caused it to end? We'll go over all of it. The First Trade The first trade was the Flyers sending their 2017 7th round pick to … Continue reading Revisiting the Montreal-Philly 7th Round Pick Exchange

Fletcher’s Draft Picks Inspire Confidence

The Philadelphia Flyers organization and its fan base has spent much of the last decade focused on prospects. Ron Hextall took the team into its first real rebuild in franchise history and was quickly established as a great drafter. But with his picks now having plenty of time to marinate, there are few names that … Continue reading Fletcher’s Draft Picks Inspire Confidence

Every First Round Pick That Played for the Flyers

Since their inception in 1967 the Philadelphia Flyers have never been afraid to make trades. Along the way, they acquired plenty of player that were selected in the first round. 54 years in and 128 first round picks so far have suited up for the Flyers. Below is a comprehensive list of every Flyer that … Continue reading Every First Round Pick That Played for the Flyers