(Pete Prisco), Worst pick (C): EDGE K.J. The Flyers and a mediocre prospect are parting ways, and the team gets a very good draft pick because of it. The Flyers have only ever picked in the top-three of the draft three times: They did not hit on any of these players. Draft Num. Richardson may have a higher ceiling than any quarterback in this class, but what about his floor? Now, mercifully, we can move on. Friends dont let friends experience Flyers hockey alone. The "best" player in a class may not be the "best" pick, because of the value at the selection number. The Flyers owned eight picks total in the draft (1, 3, two 6's, two 7's, 8, & 9.) It's just a tad interesting. I think he has the ability to make an impact Day 1, and may be an important pick for C.J. Actually not great vs. doubles but a very wide body. (Chris Trapasso), Worst pick (C-): DL Siaki Ika, Baylor (Round 3, Pick 98), Super large. Data Provided By Outside of Sean Couturier, who hasnt played since December of 2021, we dont have one. It was his offensive ability that graded out poorly, even though he showed flashes of brilliance in that regard. Thank God! If the Flyers were to go with a bridge deal this summer on Cates think a one- or two-year contract theyll almost certainly get a massive bargain. Hitting on the pick that they used on Bridgman couldve pushed them over the edge to win a third Stanley Cup in the following seasons, where they fell short many times. A smaller, run-stuffing linebacker that isn't a coverage specialist. With the Colts, he could start Day 1. Bull-rush only pass-rush arsenal. However, Fletcher and Philadelphia do not own any other team's picks heading into draft day. Team Name: Philadelphia Flyers. (Chris Trapasso), Most interesting pick (A-): QB Will Levis, Kentucky (Round 2, Pick 33). To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 5 overall in the draft. This was a complete miss as he didnt play one game in the NHL. With Cates, Id do my best to lock him up to a long-term deal Im talking five years or more. The New Jersey Devils jumped them and a few other teams to. Whether or not they use that No. Wins underneath and with the ball in his hands. Gets open routinely, flashes after the catch, and tracks the football tremendously. Flyers 2022 NHL draft preview: Trade? What prospect at No. 5 pick The long answer is that there really is no precedent for a trade like this in recent years so its impossible to know for sure but still: almost certainly way, way too much. The Flyers finally hit on a high pick in 1972 when they brought Bill Barber on board. While a team that finished in next to last place in their division obviously has several holes in the lineup, there are two positions that this team really, really needs to focus on. And thats before adding in a quality young roster piece or two like Owen Tippett or Noah Cates. The Flyers havent had a guy like that since Eric Lindros. Do you have a sports website? Linseman was a much better player, but he didnt spend much time in Philadelphia either before moving on. Mims averaged 22 yards per catch in 2021, and 20.1 yards per catch in 2022! Now, onto the real question: What would it take to trade up to one of the top two picks and nab Connor Bedard or Adam Fantilli? Packers Draft Grades for every 2023 draft pick: Jayden Reed a perfect Philadelphia Flyers Future Draft Pick Status - Pro Sports Transactions 2135-1536-457-207 Best pick (A): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon (Round 1, Pick 17), I had him ranked as the top corner in this draft. 7, do you think the GM during the draft presumably Briere would try to move up even if it is one or two spots for Benson / Will Smith? I like the athletic profile, but this is not worth a trade up in Round 3. Best pick (A+): OL Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan (Round 5, Pick 154), Draft crush of mine. His play with the Phantoms after returning from his hip surgery was good (28 points in 41 games) but not stellar, particularly in terms of his all-around game. Bills fans were probably eyeing a WR2 in the draft, but Kincaid could provide a huge upgrade for Josh Allen and this offense. 101 in the fourth round, No. (Chris Trapasso), Most interesting pick (B+): RB Devon Achane, Texas A&M (Round 3, Pick 84). (Josh Edwards), Most interesting pick (B+): OT Wanya Morris, Oklahoma (Round 3, Pick 92). Levis may be a better pro prospect than Tennessee's Hendon Hooker, who has developed into a fan-favorite, but taking Levis over Hooker is going to be a major talking point. Philadelphia has maintained that they are not going to break it down and rebuild, but rather be aggressive this offseason to retool and be competitive next year. Void in ONT. They currently sit with the 7th best odds. (Chris Trapasso), Most interesting pick (B-): Jammie Robinson, Florida State (Round 5, Pick 145). I fully expected Seattle to draft a running back, but not this early. (Chris Trapasso), Most interesting pick (B): RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., Kentucky (Round 6, Pick 193). Long-term deals for Flyers RFAs? Ivan Provorov's lack of progression The Seahawks were so excited about the second-round running back they got last year in Kenneth Walker III, they drafted another running back in the second round this year! Losses are super ugly. Super steal. Not the best athlete but a horse in the open field. 2. Just major concerns about his length and size. They drafted Bob Currier from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), and he never played an NHL game. So, in this case, the Flyers drafted O'Brien with the 19th pick in the first round, so they will be getting the 19th pick in the second round, which will be 51st overall selection. Nobody could have seen all the injuries coming, but thats just how it goes sometimes. The Flyers missed on all the top-three picks in their history but were able to hit on three to four of their 11 other high first-round selections, which is close to where they will be picking in the 2022 Draft. Were potentially talking about as many as three top-10 picks (Gauthier, 2023, and 2024) here. There is a fun website called Tankathon. 2. Did not expect Philly to get involved in the Day 3 run on quarterbacks, especially looking at their current depth chart. Philadelphia Flyers Two Biggest Draft Needs He blocks and is a good special teamer. In truth, this was a red flag of his game dating all the way back to his rookie season. To me, Cates is worth that bet. He also co-hosts BSH Radio, one of the most popular Flyers-centric podcasts, and has been a contributor to Hockey Graphs. However, the Flyers hit on their first-round pick the following season when they drafted Peter Forsberg. Given the Flyers are sitting at a rather inconvenient draft position at No. If the name sounds familiar, it's because he's the son of NFL Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Fills a major need. Seasons: 55 (1967-68 to 2022-23) NHL Playoff Appearances: 40. . Yes, he's an air back. Natural in that regard. Hitting on a hybrid can change your defense. Still, a middle-class defenceman who didnt have a long career or made a huge impact for his team isnt a hit at fourth overall in any draft. On a long-term deal to an RFA, the club overpays the player for the first couple seasons (relative to what he would have gotten on a bridge deal) with the goal of getting a relative bargain in the back half of the deal. 4 overall pick in the draft, barring a ping-pong ball-related miracle/disaster. Best football in front of him. Athletic and strong. The Flyers were third from the bottom, ahead of just Seattle and Buffalo. If the Flyers couldve doubled the output on their power play (34 to 68), they may have won enough games to earn a playoff berth depending on when those goals came. Their first pick, Jordan Addison out of USC, is a perfect complement to the other wideouts currently on the roster. Im unconvinced that Provorov will ever be willing to do so. I havent looked into comparables yet, but players with 98 NHL games played and just 47 points dont tend to break the bank on Deal No. Labored climbs to the second level but will win with strength right away. Their drafting didnt start on a good note as he only played 123 games over a season and a half before heading to the Los Angeles Kings. In total, the Flyers own six picks heading into draft day. In it, they have a draft simulator to see where the team would get in the lottery. Samu Tuomaala is a good player, and Aleksei Kolosov has a solid chance to be a backup . Bigsby was a feature back in college, and that will not be the case in Jacksonville. (4934 points), All-time Points Leader: Bobby Clarke, 1210, Most Goals, Season: Witt needs to do a better job of sinking his hips to absorb contact and overall play strength needs to improve. Masher in one-on-one scenarios. Best pick (A-): OL Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Oregon (Round 6, Pick 199), College OT who probably kicks inside at the next level. Its a big reason why hes had disagreements with Tortorella, who respects Provorov as a player but definitely would like him to commit fully to the Vlasic path. The Flyers didn't pick until No. The team twice traded up in the mid-to-late rounds, making 2-for-1 pick . Has to get considerably stronger. He gets stuck at the stem and struggles transitioning across the field, but is a worthwhile flyer late in the draft, similar to Christian Benford a year ago. ), feel free to use this space to discuss the picks and whatever else happens around the league. But his issue has always been more of on-ice assertiveness. Below is the list of the players, where and when they were selected, what they did for the Flyers, and if they were a hit or a miss for the franchise. Wins are awesome. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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