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Personally, I really like where this is headed with the Briere era as GM. He’s only been at it two years, three drafts, plus Torts is now gone, they’ve acquired some nice young players from the draft. This isn’t going to be a quick fix, especially without a few top five picks, but I’m hopeful a few more good drafts they hit on some of these picks and we have some building blocks that start to stack up.
I think the NHLPA will force the NHL’s hand in allowing these kids to get back to work. There’s no legal precedent to keep them out of the league.
The Flyers have never had to build exclusively through the draft, so the easy answer to that, is no, they’re not a gold standard. They built very good teams through trading. Post salary cap they’ve been slow learners though, realizing you can’t operate like you used to, you’ve gotta build through the draft.
Just give it time, Briere’s had five 1st rounders in the past three drafts, and seven 2nd rounders, some of these kids are going to hit. What happened before he came around, during the Scott years, is over and done with, time to look forward.
Anyone beyond round three is pretty much a “hope and a prayer”, but you never know. Without a third round pick we got six really good prospects in rounds 1 & 2, it’s gonna be three plus years before we find out what’s there in my opinion but a really good draft for the team. Lots to be happy about. Watching these kids grow and develop is all part of the fun.
You can see the direction the Flyers want to go in and it doesn’t weigh 165 pounds.
1) 6’5″ 225 lbs
2) 6’1″ 200 lbs
3) 6’2″ 210 lbs
4) 6’5″ 195 lbsLOVE IT!!!
I just enjoy watching dopes like you. pure entertainment. go flyers
I appreciate your support, thanks!! Let’s Go Flyers!!!
Today is the day you take a big swing on a player like Ryabkin.
He’s the 17th best player available, according to The Athletic writers.
17. Ivan Ryabkin, C, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
April 25, 2007 | 5′ 11″ | 209 pounds
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: Above NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: NHL average
Shot: Above NHL averageAnalysis: Ryabkin was an impactful player at the Russian junior level as a 16-year-old. He struggled in Russia this season, leading to a mid-year shift to the USHL, where he was great for Muskegon. He’s a very talented player. He has a ton of skill and ability to improvise with the puck. He sees the ice at a high level and makes difficult passes consistently. At times, he competes quite hard and looks to use his body to win pucks. His game has inconsistencies, though. Ryabkin can lose his temper and make bad decisions on the ice. He’s a good enough skater but his game can lack pace and his fitness is a minor issue, too. He has the potential to be a legit scoring winger in the NHL but it remains to be seen if he can round out his game enough to be that player.
nothing unhinged at all about whine-posting ad nauseum. gotta love it
just doesn’t seem healthy. if you hate the team so much maybe get off the internet for a bit. it’s exhausting to read so it’s gotta be draining to pound at that keyboard all morning haha
hfboards seems more your speed. or maybe try wordle.
I don’t get it either? Just go cheer for someone else. San Jose is going to be an absolute wagon with the kids they’ve picked in the past three drafts, they’ve had six first round picks in 2023/2024/2025 including 1st, 2nd & 4th overall, plus they got Sam Dickinson at #11, that kid is super talented and going to be an NHL all-star. I’m sure there’s room on their bandwagon.
Anaheim too, they’re orange and they’ve amassed some great young talent through the draft, they’ve been at it for seven years/drafts, picking 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th & 10th overall in that timeframe, but hey, they’re gonna turn the corner sooner than later…right? LOL – probably lots of room on their bandwagon too!!
I can’t complain with the selection of Martone. Was hoping one of the two was available @ 6- unexpected both available. I just do not see a path how Tippett will be on the roster 2 years from now unless Foerster falls off. Hope they sell high and do not beat the value out of him before moving him. As far as Nesbitt, we all knew they were going center with their next pick after Martone. Once McQueen was selected by ANA, pretty sure the prospects left who were considered first round and definitely projected to play center in the NHL were Nesbitt and Cootes. My preference would have been Cootes, but I understand the process.
If Ryabkin falls into the 3rd round, I sure hope the Flyers make the pick. I understand the warts, but at that point of the draft using a lottery ticket for him.
Outside of the top five or six kids, most of these other kids who are selected will be NHL role players, I personally think Martone is going to be an impact NHL’er, he’s really talented. Sure there’ll be two of three kids like Brayden Point or Jason Robertson, but those are the outliers and teams will obviously be lucky to find one of them. Just look back nine or ten years at drafts, 2015 produces 29 kids who has 200 or more points, 2016 produces 16 kids with 200 or more points. Elite talent generally comes from the very top of the draft, when you’re picking after #10 you’re hoping to get lucky and you’re also building depth within your organization.
gotta love what exactly?
The process, gathering young talent, exciting times to be a Flyer fan. Building towards a great future, new direction, you gotta love it!!
pure entertainment.
Right, you gotta love it.
2nd Round Flyers picks: 36th (4th pick), 40th (8th) and 48th (16th).
