Articles by Kevin Durso (5321)
There was a clear theme to the Flyers selections this weekend: size and work ethic. The Flyers got bigger and deeper as a result, but time will tell if it all pans out the way they intended.
The Flyers made seven more selections, and one trade, on Day 2 of the NHL Draft on Saturday.
The Flyers have seven more picks on Day 2 of the NHL Draft, including three second-round picks. A preview of Day 2.
The Flyers first round played out a lot like 2023, when they got Matvei Michkov and Oliver Bonk. They had a potential top-line winger in Porter Martone fall into their laps at sixth overall. Then they traded up and took a chance on center Jack Nesbitt and his upside.
The Flyers traded up to the 12th overall pick, sending 22nd and 31st overall to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and selected center Jack Nesbitt.
The Flyers have selected right winger Porter Martone with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
The 2025 NHL Draft opens on Friday night with the first round. The Flyers have three selections. A closer look at targets with each pick, recent history of each pick, and more.
Trevor Zegras wants to play center again and feels it’s where he’s most comfortable. He’ll get that chance again after being acquired by the Flyers on Monday.
On a new YWT Podcast, breaking down the Trevor Zegras trade and previewing the 2025 NHL Draft for the Flyers.
Flyers GM Danny Briere was buttoned-up as usual at last week’s pre-draft presser. On Monday, four days before the draft, he made a significant trade to acquire Trevor Zegras. Briere called it “a risk worth taking,” showing his willingness to take swings to improve the team.