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Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Feb 13 @ 7:30 PM ET
I'd probably look at

Jared McCann
Jake Virtanen
Julius Honka
Nikolaj Ehlers
Aaron Haydon

Maybe Demko.

- ob18


Ehlers looks like just the kind of mid-late round super value pick that the Flyers scouts pride themselves on making.

With the draft being in Philly, and teams like EDM and FLA possibly open to moving their picks for NHL players, I also wouldn't be surprised to see them suddenly jump into the top-5 picks to grab somebody like Dal Colle, or even Ekblad.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Feb 13 @ 7:32 PM ET
Ehlers looks like just the kind of mid-late round super value puck that the Flyers scouts pride themselves on making.

With the draft being in Philly, and teams like EDM and FLA possibly open to moving their picks for NHL players, I also wouldn't be surprised to see them suddenly vaunt into the top-5 picks to grab somebody like Dal Colle, or even Ekblad.

- Tomahawk


He's a fun player to watch.

Watching Barrie & Niagara now but Brenden Perlini is out hurt & Ekblad is currently in the box serving his 10 minute misconduct.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Feb 13 @ 7:34 PM ET
Ehlers looks like just the kind of mid-late round super value pick that the Flyers scouts pride themselves on making.

With the draft being in Philly, and teams like EDM and FLA possibly open to moving their picks for NHL players, I also wouldn't be surprised to see them suddenly jump into the top-5 picks to grab somebody like Dal Colle, or even Ekblad.

- Tomahawk


I'd like Dal Colle or Ekblad.......I also now like Nick Ritchie as well I'd even toss in Haydn Fleury......
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Feb 13 @ 7:36 PM ET
Nikolai Ehlers has 2 goals tonight so far
JAKEw1234
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 2Spookyville, PA
Joined: 03.09.2013

Feb 13 @ 7:38 PM ET
I like some who have just risen up boards as the years gone on that we won't see them on the board.
- ob18

Ya I really like climbers. It's a reason I like the Morin pick.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Feb 13 @ 7:40 PM ET
Ya I really like climbers. It's a reason I like the Morin pick.
- JAKEw1234


Brycen Martin who is often paired with Honka is climbing. Although may not have the offensive touch we want or need.
JAKEw1234
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 2Spookyville, PA
Joined: 03.09.2013

Feb 13 @ 7:40 PM ET
Ehlers looks like just the kind of mid-late round super value pick that the Flyers scouts pride themselves on making.

With the draft being in Philly, and teams like EDM and FLA possibly open to moving their picks for NHL players, I also wouldn't be surprised to see them suddenly jump into the top-5 picks to grab somebody like Dal Colle, or even Ekblad.

- Tomahawk

Ehlers is doing good for you tonight. If a miracle happened and we picked Ekblad I'd scream like a little girl
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Feb 13 @ 7:42 PM ET
Ehlers is doing good for you tonight. If a miracle happened and we picked Ekblad I'd scream like a little girl
- JAKEw1234


The entire fan base who follows the game closely would probably do the same, but don't get any hope up.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Feb 13 @ 7:44 PM ET
Actually, new reports are that Fregosi has been taken off life support and is in grave condition
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Feb 13 @ 7:46 PM ET
I'd probably look at

Jared McCann
Jake Virtanen
Julius Honka
Nikolaj Ehlers
Aaron Haydon

Maybe Demko.

- ob18


JAKEw1234
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 2Spookyville, PA
Joined: 03.09.2013

Feb 13 @ 7:46 PM ET
Brycen Martin who is often paired with Honka is climbing. Although may not have the offensive touch we want or need.
- ob18

It's a little early, but who do you think is the major riser of the year?
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
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Feb 13 @ 7:47 PM ET
It's a little early, but who do you think is the major riser of the year?
- JAKEw1234


Tough to say & I'm just tossing a name out here. I'll go with Conner Bleackley
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
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Joined: 12.15.2011

Feb 13 @ 7:47 PM ET
Actually, new reports are that Fregosi has been taken off life support and is in grave condition
- Jsaquella

Well, he's not dead, but he is.

That's a shame. Very sad news.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
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Feb 13 @ 7:47 PM ET

- PhillySportsGuy


No clear cut run away top pick but I do think this draft has some nice players.
JAKEw1234
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 2Spookyville, PA
Joined: 03.09.2013

Feb 13 @ 7:49 PM ET

- PhillySportsGuy

Is he the next Mike Richards of the year?
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
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Feb 13 @ 7:50 PM ET
Is he the next Mike Richards of the year?
- JAKEw1234


No idea, I don't go in to watching the prospects with that in mind.
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Feb 13 @ 7:52 PM ET
No clear cut run away top pick but I do think this draft has some nice players.
- ob18


It could be a draft where the best players are littered throughout the first round. Not like last year where clearly the top talent was in the top 10
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Feb 13 @ 7:52 PM ET
Is he the next Mike Richards of the year?
- JAKEw1234


People will inevitably make this comparison. McCann is a good, two way player. I think he has more offensive upside
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Feb 13 @ 7:54 PM ET
Is he the next Mike Richards of the year?
- JAKEw1234


But if you want one go with Eric Cornel
JAKEw1234
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 2Spookyville, PA
Joined: 03.09.2013

Feb 13 @ 7:54 PM ET
No idea, I don't go in to watching the prospects with that in mind.
- ob18

why not?
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
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Feb 13 @ 7:54 PM ET
It could be a draft where the best players are littered throughout the first round. Not like last year where clearly the top talent was in the top 10
- PhillySportsGuy


2015 is the draft they are already talking about, this year is like that solid talent spread out but no run away elite talent.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
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Feb 13 @ 7:55 PM ET
why not?
- JAKEw1234


I leave that for you.
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Feb 13 @ 7:55 PM ET
why not?
- JAKEw1234


Ive always hated comparisons. No two players are ever alike.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Feb 13 @ 7:57 PM ET
2015 is the draft they are already talking about, this year is like that solid talent spread out but no run away elite talent.
- ob18


They usually do OK in those sort of draft classes.
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Feb 13 @ 7:57 PM ET
2015 is the draft they are already talking about, this year is like that solid talent spread out but no run away elite talent.
- ob18


Exactly. I still think they'll be some nice players. Its sandwiched between, what people believe, are two very strong years so people will probably call it a very weak year.
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