Yesterday, we debuted the Midterm Update to our Philadelphia Flyers Top 25 Under 25, in which we’re conducting a mid-season ranking of the top young players in the Flyers‘ organization. Today, we continue onward in that countdown, as we look at the players ranked from No. 20 to No. 16. Onward! *** 20. Mark Friedman…
Travis Konecny Position: Forward (Center/Right Wing) Birthdate: March 11, 1997 (18) Acquired Via: 2015 NHL Draft – Round 1, Pick 24 2014-15 Team/League: Ottawa 67’s – 29 G, 39 A in 60 GP Nationality: Canadian (London, ON) Size: 5’10”, 175 Contract Status: Signed on entry-level contract through 2018 (potential slide-rule through 2020) Ranking in August…
It’s terrifying coming into a strange environment, not being able to speak the language or being able to communicate your thoughts and emotions with the people around you. What’s even more terrifying is being thrust into that strange environment and knowing that your success depends on your assimilation. Fazleev, according to his observable progress, is…
We reach the Top 10 in our Flyers Top 25 Under 25 Midterm Update today, as we really start to get to the most exciting young players in the Flyers’ organization. If you missed any of our earlier segments, you can see them here: Intro / 25 to 21 20 to 16 15 to 11/…
Our five-day review of the 25 top young players in the Flyers’ organization comes to an end today, as we look at the last (and greatest) five names on the countdown. First, if you need to review any of the earlier sections, you can find them here: Intro / 25 to 21 20 to 16…
Maybe it’s because the Flyers have drafted so many other strong prospects on defense since 2013, when they selected Samuel Morin with the 11th pick in the NHL Draft. But it does feel like the big 6-foot-7 defender goes a bit overlooked when compared to Shayne Gostisbehere, Travis Sanheim and Ivan Provorov in the mix…
In June 2014, prior to the NHL Draft, Travis Sanheim was mostly unproven potential. Sure, he had closed out his junior season strong, and then delivered a standout performance in the under-18 World Championships. But he was still a rail-thin 18-year old who posted just 29 points in 62 games during his draft year, underwhelming…
We trek onward in our Flyers Top 25 Under 25 Midterm Update today, with the middle part of our rankings here for your enjoyment. If you missed them, here were the first two parts: Intro / 25 to 21 20 to 16/ Now, to players 15 through 11! *** 15. Petr Straka • Ranking in…
Following an impressive debut season in North America, and a strong showing in camp, Mikhail Vorobyev found himself on the Philadelphia Flyers’ opening day roster this past season. However he wouldn’t stay for long, as after appearing in only seven games he found himself back in the AHL with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Three months…
The first wave of young defensemen have finally hit the NHL, with Travis Sanheim and Philippe Myers making their NHL debuts over the last two seasons and establishing themselves as more or less regulars in the lineup, and it’s pretty easy to get caught up in all of the excitement over that. And it is…