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Flyers, Danny Briere Make Big Bet on 2025 NHL Draft
The first round of the 2024 NHL Draft came to an unceremonious end on Friday night, as the Philadelphia Flyers traded the 32nd overall pick to the Edmonton Oilers, effectively punting the pick to the 2025 NHL Draft.
The Oilers’ 2025 first-round pick, per Flyers general manager Danny Briere, is top-12 protected. In the case that Edmonton’s 2025 pick is a top-12 pick, the Flyers will instead receive a 2026 first-round pick. With the Flyers’ 32nd overall pick, Edmonton selected London Knights center Sam O’Reilly.
By all accounts, the Flyers are expecting the 2025 NHL Draft to be an amazing draft, and they currently hold three first-round picks in that draft, assuming Edmonton’s pick does not fall in the top-12. This also means the Flyers did not feel strongly about the remaining talent in the 2024 NHL Draft, which includes standout wingers like Igor Chernyshov, Nikita Artamonov, and Teddy Stiga; Philadelphia doesn’t pick again until the 51st overall pick in the second round.
Could have been fireworks at the top of the draft tonight. Hearing that the Blackhawks offered next year’s 1st Rd pick, unprotected, plus another pick, in return for the fourth overall pick. Believe it came pretty close but the Blue Jackets passed. They really love Cayden…
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 29, 2024
Further to this point, Briere confirmed that the Flyers were looking to move up in the 2024 draft, but that the rumors about the fourth and fifth overall picks were “greatly overblown”. TSN NHL insider Pierre LeBrun reported soon after that the Chicago Blackhawks offered an unprotected 2025 first-round pick and more to Columbus for the fourth overall pick, but that offer was ultimately rejected.
With the fourth pick, Columbus selected Cayden Lindstrom.
The Flyers selected Jett Luchanko with the 13th overall pick, acquired via trade with Minnesota, and he was someone they coveted, similarly to Columbus and Lindstrom. But given Luchanko’s average size and status as a high-upside play, the Flyers will again have to wait until the 2025 NHL Draft to acquire more of that proverbial “high-end” talent.
Artamonov, Stiga, and Chernyshov could all certainly fall to Philadelphia late in the second round, but the odds don’t favor that outcome.
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I liked the way they described luchanko. I love size . It sounded like he could hang physically with his frame.
mike richards was same size and he could definitely hang, one of my favorites . He’s only 17. A few more inches maybe we could have have Sam Bennett?
I don’t mind the punt on #32. Although i can’t give an educated response on all those prospects you mention.
I like a guy who wasn’t on many radars and had boosted his value recently . I trust Brent flahr at this point . His guys have been checking out
German Rubostov Jr.
Typical Flyers’ thinking to overvalue a player who has the “Flyers Hockey” characteristics.
Danny tried to be Howie……now next year with the three first rounders he may have a chance to package a couple of them to move up into one of the top ten picks, if he is willing to risk it.
Overall, right now by team projections, they could have six picks in the first 50/55 selections….three first rounders and three second rounders.
With the puck, big, 6’4″, 210 lb Jack Berglund is inside-driven, decisive and patient in equal measures, able to move the puck with pace or wait patiently as plays develop before making his decision. He can spin off checks along the wall, work the give-and-go game to gain the inside, and cut through traffic to get quality looks. ——EliteProspects 2024 NHL Draft Guide
Best pick so far Spencer Gill chance as 4-6 defenseman nice size
Does anyone want our players, are we only ones that hold them in high regard? Konecny signs we are not going anywhere same with Laughton if you rebuil….REBUILD!!!!
Sounds good .
The problem is, the NHL draft is terrible to watch on day one.
Yiu got half the teams picking either college players or under 18 development league kids. In essence, tgey waste top picks on kids who they’ll wait 3 years to realize they picked a bottom 6 player instead of someone from the CHL who has a really chance to make an immediate impact.
Can anyone tell me what the hell happened in this draft. I’ve never seen such “F”ed up moves in my life!!! And I’ve been a fan since the very first puck drop. Thru all the drafts I’ve been through there have been a lot that left me scratching my head. This one had me standing there with eyes wide open, mouth hanging to my knees trying to scream but was in to much shock to do it!!! There is no justification for passing on Helenius or Eiserman for some lower level player like Luchenko period!!! Danny Briere you stated we need more elite talent. It was right there and you walked right by it! Your actions told me your a liar or a moron. They are the only reasons I can come up with as to why you would do such a stupid thing. I’ve never been as pissed off at management as I am right now! And Jones you should be ashamed of yourself too for not talking that idiot out of these moves. Shame on both of you!!! Last, the owners need to be more involved with the draft so when these fools get ready to make these idiotic moves you can get on the Bat phone and shut them down. After all it’s your team and you should want the best for it. And if you have a great team it means more revenue for you. Isn’t that why you bought the team? If you don’t want to then let us fans, by consensus do the drafting. At least we’ll come home with some elite talent!!!!!!