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Danny Briere explains why Flyers drafted Maksim Sokolovskii

Although they moved down six slots and acquired two additional draft picks for Saturday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere says he thinks London Knights defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii will take some time to develop. But believes it will be well worth the wait. The Flyers selected Sokolovskii with the twenty-seventh overall pick, sliding down a half dozen slots after San Jose traded their first-round, second-round, and fourth-round selections. The blueliner is 6’7″ and 240 po...

Report: Flyers emerge as a potential Zach Werenski trade destination

In the middle of the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, a little bit of a miniature bombshell was dropped by The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. The NHL insider has been all over the Zach Werenski story over there for the Columbus Blue Jackets and he just decided to put out a list of teams who are almost certainly going to call if the reigning Norris Trophy winner is available in a trade. While it is expected that the true Stanley Cup contenders who could certainly use a No. 1 defenseman like W...

What scouts are saying about the Flyers taking Maksim Sokolovskii at 27th overall

The Philadelphia Flyers picked a whole lot later than we are used to and they utilized this 27th overall pick — after a trade down from pick No. 21 with the San Jose Sharks — to select London Knights defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii. He’s a big boy as the 6-foot-7 blueliner was taken off the pile of young prospects and taken by the Flyers to add to their increasingly large pile of players whose main characteristic is that they have size. Sokolovskii is simply going for someone who is bigger ...

Flyers trade back, select Maksim Sokolovskii with the 27th overall pick

With the 21st pick of the 2026 NHL draft, the Philadelphia Flyers have selected … Nobody. After some speculation that the Flyers could trade back a few spots in order to accrue some more picks later on in the draft, they ended up doing just that, sending their 21st overall selection to the San Jose Sharks for the 27th overall selection, the 62nd overall selection, and the 120th overall selection.  With the resulting 27th overall pick, the Flyers would then select Maksim Sokolovs...

2026 NHL Draft: Last Minute Thoughts

The 2026 NHL Draft is just over an hour away, and the Philadelphia Flyers are set to pick 21st overall. […] The post 2026 NHL Draft: Last Minute Thoughts appeared first on Philly Hockey Now .

Flyers linked to smooth-skating defender Tommy Bleyl on Draft Day

Draft Day is upon us, and like every year, there’s a host of mocks and rumors floating around that are trying to decipher who the Flyers are going to be taking with their first round pick. The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz noted in a brief draft day report that The Athletic’s Corey Pronman has heard rumblings that the Flyers have been linked with Moncton defenseman Tommy Bleyl, especially if they are to make a trade that drops them closer to the end of the first round.  The 6-foot, 170-...

NHL Draft experts split on Flyers’ pick at No. 21 in final mock drafts

The 2026 NHL Draft is here. Well, in a few hours. All of the drafts have been mocked. Dinners with prospects have been eaten. And the rumors are swirling after a whirlwind of NHL trades already completed this week. The Philadelphia Flyers only have one pick in the first round of this year’s draft, and it could very well be on the move. However, as of now, we know that they own the 21st overall selection on Friday night. So, after rounding up some of the projections throughout th...

Flyers rumors: Philadelphia considering a trade down in 1st round of NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers have the No. 21 pick in the NHL Draft, and there are many ways they could plan on using it to improve their team. In the latest report, they are considering trading down in the draft in hopes of getting an extra pick, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic. “The Flyers […] The post Flyers rumors: Philadelphia considering a trade down in 1st round of NHL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Flyers just lost a trade partner for Rasmus Ristolainen

The Philadelphia Flyers are trying a whole lot of things in what has been a wild week in the NHL. While their only two moves so far this offseason has been smartly getting a very capable tandem goaltender in Joseph Woll from the Maple Leafs, and sending Garnet Hathaway home to Florida for a nice little package of draft picks, there is speculation that something much bigger is going to go down in the coming days with the 2026 NHL Draft kicking off Friday night. Unfortunately, they might ha...

Friday Morning Fly By: The day has arrived

*And just like that, NHL Entry Draft Day has finally arrived! We made it, friends! Speaking of making it, you’ll be making it to our NINTH(!) annual Draft Party with our pals from PHLY, yes? Yes?? Yes!! In case you missed the details, we made a post about the details. [ BSH ] *Everybody else was making moves left and right on Wednesday, so Danny Briere decided he had to make a little move of his own yesterday. Not a huge move, but a bit of an unexpected one. [ BSH ] *If Nikita Greben...

Joseph Woll Sounds Off After Trade From Maple Leafs

Last week, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they had traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers, and in return, received goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a 2026 third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.It brings an end to Woll’s tenure with the Maple Leafs, who once understandably […] The post Joseph Woll Sounds Off After Trade From Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY .

Flyers Trade Garnet Hathaway and a 6th Round Pick to the Florida Panthers For a 5th and a 4th

Here’s the official trade announcement from the team: Hathaway is a gritty player and was a favorite among the Broad Street Bully traditionalist contingent of the fanbase, but as the Flyers continue their rebuild, it’s clear that Danny Briere is choosing to prioritize youth, picks, and skill upside over imposing physicality, and I can’t blame […] The post Flyers Trade Garnet Hathaway and a 6th Round Pick to the Florida Panthers For a 5th and a 4th appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Flyers’ Garnet Hathaway trade opens up huge opportunity for Nikita Grebenkin

Thursday morning the Flyers announced that they traded veteran forward Garnet Hathaway and a sixth-round pick in the 2026 National Hockey League draft in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2026 and a fifth-round pick in 2027. Although Hathaway had a better than expected first round series against Pittsburgh, the energy player looked like he had lost a step most of the season, ending up with just a goal and a pair of assists in 66 games. It was a dramatic drop even for a fourth-line winger who...

Flyers trade Garnet Hathaway to Panthers in somewhat surprising move

The Philadelphia Flyers have finally got in the chaos of what has been the NHL trade market this week. And it’s sending veteran forward Garnet Hathaway to the Florida Panthers in a deal that involves multiple draft picks. Announced by the team on Thursday morning, the Flyers have sent Garnet Hathaway to the Panthers, along with their 2026 sixth-round pick, in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick, and a 2027 fourth-round pick. The Flyers are also retaining 50% of Hathaway’s salary. ...

Panthers trade for Flyers enforcer after Brady Tkachuk deal

Just days after making a trade for Brady Tkachuk, the Florida Panthers are back at it. They have traded two draft picks to the Philadelphia Flyers for enforcer Garnet Hathaway, according to a team announcement. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to break the news. “We have acquired a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL […] The post Panthers trade for Flyers enforcer after Brady Tkachuk deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .