2015 Draft

[wbon22]

Thanks to Hexy we now have two 1st round picks, a 2nd round pick and two third round picks ins this years draft.
And the sun hasn't come up yet.

 

[wbon22]

NOTE: The trade with Tampa brought a 1st. Not sure if it is Tampa's or the pick they had from the Rangers. I am fairly certain it will be the lower of the two which means it will not be determined until one or both are eliminated from the playoffs.

 

[flyersfan4706]

NOTE: The trade with Tampa brought a 1st. Not sure if it is Tampa's or the pick they had from the Rangers. I am fairly certain it will be the lower of the two which means it will not be determined until one or both are eliminated from the playoffs.

It's Tampa's first. Obviously rooting for an early Lightning exit

@reporterchris: Braydon Coburn deal to #TBLightning is now official. #flyers get TB's 2015 first-round pick, 2015 third-rounder and Radko Gudas. #NHLTrade

And by the way...

@reporterchris: One last note on Coburn trade: There is a form of lottery protection on 1st-rounder in the unlikely event #TBLightning gets No. 1 pick.

 

[flyersfan4706]

I really can't contain my excitement now that we have two 1sts. Can't wait to see where we'll be picking

 

[Cobiemonster]

I really can't contain my excitement now that we have two 1sts. Can't wait to see where we'll be picking

We can really stack the depth in the system - you still have to go for best player available but boy would it be nice to get some offensive studs in the system for a change

 

[awaz]

We can really stack the depth in the system - you still have to go for best player available but boy would it be nice to get some offensive studs in the system for a change

agreed.

 

[chy1127]

I really can't contain my excitement now that we have two 1sts. Can't wait to see where we'll be picking

I saw somewhere today we are projected at 11 and 24.

 

[lasgop8]

I saw somewhere today we are projected at 11 and 24.

Chy do you think maybe we package two 1st rounders to move up in this years draft?

 

[flyersfan4706]

If the picks stayed the same and the draft was today:

McKenzie: Oliver Kylington and Filip Chlapik
Button: Timo Meier and Jake Debrusk
ISS: Pavel Zacha and Jeremy Bracco
Hockey Prospect: Kyle Connor and Thomas Novak

 

[lasgop8]

If the picks stayed the same and the draft was today:

McKenzie: Oliver Kylington and Filip Chlapik
Button: Timo Meier and Jake Debrusk
ISS: Pavel Zacha and Jeremy Bracco
Hockey Prospect: Kyle Connor and Thomas Novak

Are any of these players ready to contribute with the big club in the next few years?

 

[flyersfan4706]

Are any of these players ready to contribute with the big club in the next few years?

Out of all the guys listed that I am even familiar with Zacha seems like he could be in the NHL soon. Apparently plays a gritty, American game

 

[wbon22]

I was pretty psyched to hear Hexy say that now "we have to make the picks count". That is more encouraging than just getting the picks in deals.

 

[chy1127]

11 of the remaining games are against what I call good teams. Unless we keep up the beat good teams, lose to bad we should be picking 8, 9 or 10 ad again somewhere around 24.

 

[flyersfan4706]

Just like every year I jump around day by day with who I want. Lately I've really been tempted with stacking the D. Provorov in particular, but Werenski or Kylington would be fine

 

[Cobiemonster]

Just like every year I jump around day by day with who I want. Lately I've really been tempted with stacking the D. Provorov in particular, but Werenski or Kylington would be fine

I don't mind stacking the defense as long as they all pan out so that they can eventually flip one of them for help up front

It's not a bad way of going about it, but you have to pick the right guys

 

[chy1127]

We are now picking 9 and have a good shot at 7 or 8.

 

[awaz]

Really really want Mitch Marner. Not sure if he'll be around when the Flyers pick though...

Timo Meier also looks like he'd be a good pick.

 

[awaz]

I like Kylington and Roy on defense.

 

[Cobiemonster]

Really really want Mitch Marner. Not sure if he'll be around when the Flyers pick though...

Timo Meier also looks like he'd be a good pick.

Let's say the Flyers pick where they are now

Do you trade that pick plus the other 1st rounder to get Mitch Marner, or do you just hope he falls to where the Flyers would pick?

 

[awaz]

Let's say the Flyers pick where they are now

Do you trade that pick plus the other 1st rounder to get Mitch Marner, or do you just hope he falls to where the Flyers would pick?

I'd just hope he falls to where they pick. If the Flyers were a better team, maybe you move up in the draft. But really they have plenty of holes that need filled. Not worth putting all your eggs in one basket IMO.

I think they could end up with 2 of Meier, Zacha, Roy, or Kylington and that would be awesome. Just need the Bolts to cooperate and lose in the first round.