Prospect System Ranking – 10th (Last Year - 12th)
GM: Daniel Brière Hired: May 2023
COACH: Rick Tocchet Hired: May 2025
The 2025 NHL Draft marked a pivotal chapter for the Philadelphia Flyers and their future. The organization made six selections across the first two rounds, all of whom are now held in high regard within the system. At the NHL level, the Flyers continue to navigate a transitional phase under new head coach Rick Tocchet. While there have been obvious growing pains, they did manage to punch a ticket to the Stanley Cup playoffs on the strength of a tremendous final stretch run. Should they fall short this year, fans can rest easy knowing additional reinforcements are on the way.
Leading that incoming wave is Porter Martone, McKeen’s second-ranked prospect. After his encouraging freshman season at Michigan State was cut short, Martone signed his entry-level contract and officially embarked on his NHL career. As a 6th overall pick, he’s expected to make a major impact on this team’s forward group. The remainder of the Flyers’ 2025 early-round class — including Jack Nesbitt (92nd), Carter Amico, Jack Murtagh, Shane Vansaghi (164th), and Matthew Gard — all feature prominently within the organization’s top 15 prospects, with most expecting to feature in NHL conversations over the next few seasons. Jett Luchanko (51st) currently ranks second within the system here at McKeen’s. While his stock has taken a slight hit this season, he's expected to compete for a roster spot as early as 2026-27 and bring a two-way presence down the middle. Close behind are Oliver Bonk (104th), Denver Barkey (128th), and Alex Bump (88th), all of whom have either seen NHL action or are on the cusp of making their introduction.
The rebuild in Philadelphia may not be fully complete, but the organization has assembled a strong collection of young talent in recent years. With several key pieces now knocking on the door, the Flyers appear well-positioned to take a meaningful step forward in the near future.
| NHL | RNK | PLAYER | POS | AGE | HT/WT | 2024-25 TM | GP | G(W) | A(L) | PTS(GAA) | PIM(SPCT) |
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| Phi | 1 | Porter Martone | RW | 19 | 6-3/205 | Michigan State (NCAA) | 35 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 78 |
| Phi | 1 | Porter Martone | RW | 19 | 6-3/205 | Philadelphia (NHL) | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Phi | 2 | Jett Luchanko | C | 19 | 5-11/185 | Gue-Bfd (OHL) | 38 | 7 | 36 | 43 | 34 |
| Phi | 2 | Jett Luchanko | C | 19 | 5-11/185 | Philadelphia (NHL) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Phi | 3 | Yegor Zavragin | G | 20 | 6-2/185 | SKA-VMF St. Petersburg (VHL) | 18 | 10 | 6 | 1.44 | 0.949 |
| Phi | 3 | Yegor Zavragin | G | 20 | 6-2/185 | SKA St. Petersburg (KHL) | 12 | 5 | 7 | 2.63 | 0.919 |
| Phi | 4 | Alex Bump | LW | 22 | 6-0/195 | Lehigh Valley (AHL) | 36 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 22 |
| Phi | 4 | Alex Bump | LW | 22 | 6-0/195 | Philadelphia (NHL) | 17 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Phi | 5 | Jack Nesbitt | C | 19 | 6-5/185 | Windsor (OHL) | 55 | 25 | 33 | 58 | 67 |
| Phi | 6 | Oliver Bonk | D | 21 | 6-2/195 | Lehigh Valley (AHL) | 46 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 22 |
| Phi | 6 | Oliver Bonk | D | 21 | 6-2/195 | Philadelphia (NHL) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Phi | 7 | Denver Barkey | C | 21 | 5-8/160 | Philadelphia (NHL) | 43 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
| Phi | 7 | Denver Barkey | C | 21 | 5-8/160 | Lehigh Valley (AHL) | 26 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 20 |
| Phi | 8 | Shane Vansaghi | RW | 19 | 6-3/210 | Michigan State (NCAA) | 35 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 28 |
| Phi | 9 | Heikki Ruohonen | C | 19 | 6-1/205 | Harvard (NCAA) | 28 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 18 |
| Phi | 10 | Carson Bjarnason | G | 20 | 6-3/185 | Lehigh Valley (AHL) | 32 | 14 | 11 | 3.43 | 0.877 |
| Phi | 11 | Jack Berglund | C | 20 | 6-3/210 | Farjestads (SHL) | 40 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 26 |
| Phi | 11 | Jack Berglund | C | 20 | 6-3/210 | Lehigh Valley (AHL) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| Phi | 11 | Jack Berglund | C | 20 | 6-3/210 | Farjestads (Swe J20) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Phi | 12 | Spencer Gill | D | 19 | 6-4/215 | Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL) | 16 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 23 |
| Phi | 13 | Matthew Gard | C | 19 | 6-5/190 | RD-Sea (WHL) | 55 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 82 |
| Phi | 14 | Jack Murtagh | LW | 18 | 6-1/200 | Boston University (NCAA) | 35 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 25 |
| Phi | 15 | Carter Amico | D | 19 | 6-6/230 | Muskegon (USHL) | 27 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 41 |
| Phi | 15 | Carter Amico | D | 19 | 6-6/230 | Boston University (NCAA) | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
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Porter Martone, RW, Michigan State University (NCAA) (Currently with Philadelphia Flyers)
After going sixth overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, Porter Martone has put up a season that’s in strong contention for the Hobey Baker Award. The evolution of Martone’s goal scoring prowess and overall offensive IQ has skyrocketed from last season, netting 25 goals and 50 points on the year. He has been the focal point of the Spartan’s offence this season and has played so well with center, Charlie Stramel. Martone’s two-way game has been fine as well, a good back checker and generally smart when defending in his own zone but he is not overly physical with his frame and does not feature on the penalty kill. Where he does live up to the Tkachuk comparisons is his innate ability to get under the opponent's skin. Martone pisses his opponents off in every area and is great at drawing penalties. He will feature in the Flyers’ top nine next season and be an excellent winger for years to come, hopefully he will slot next into a player like Trevor Zegras to feed him pucks.
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Jett Luchanko, C, Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
Luchanko was seen as a reach at pick thirteen when the Flyers called his name back in 2024, but he’s shown what made him so enticing in that range over the past two seasons. He’s very well rounded with an underrated playmaking game, amazing straight-line speed, and is a strong defender. He was used in an energy forward role with Canada at the World Juniors and didn’t quite find the results that were expected, but domestically, his numbers with Guelph and Brantford have been solid. He joined Philly for a four-game stint to start the year but was sent down after going pointless. Luchanko may be seen as more of a third liner at the next level, but in a pinch, could fill a role in an NHL top six due to his combination of grit, speed, and smarts. With a total of seventeen games of experience within the Flyers organization, it seems Philly may be setting up to offer him a roster spot next year, provided he performs well at camp.
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Yegor Zavragin, G, SKA St. Petersburg (KHL)
One of the top young netminders in Russia currently, Zavragin has been a standout in the KHL this year, even though he has received less playing time with SKA than last year, a breakout season for him. Splitting time between SKA and their VHL club, he continues to make progress and is proving that he is a bonafide NHL goaltending prospect. Zavragin is extremely athletic, but the true secret to his success lies in his ability to harness that athleticism. His movement is composed and controlled; it is rare to find such refinement in a young netminder with his athletic ability and quickness. As such, Zavragin brings consistency to the ice in the KHL, and the hope is that he can make the jump to the NHL and have a similar kind of impact; Zavragin’s upside is sky high as an NHL starter. He is signed with SKA until the end of the 2026/27 season and at that point, the expectation would be that he would sign with the Flyers and cross the pond.
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Alex Bump, LW, Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
Last year, Bump captured an NCAA championship with Western Michigan, massively elevating his status as an NHL prospect. This year, as a first-year pro, he’s been a solid contributor for Lehigh Valley, showcasing a skill set that should make him an NHL player, sooner, rather than later. A classic power winger, Bump excels in getting to the net and playing through the middle of the ice. He’s also a skilled finisher and his play away from the puck improved a lot over his two years at Western Michigan. His skating has also improved to the point where it’s clearly not an issue at the AHL level. Where Bump fits into this Flyers roster in the future remains to be seen given their now excellent depth, however, he may be given a true opportunity as early as next year to gain a full time spot in the lineup. Bump’s projection as a potential top six forward remains unchanged from last year when he was one of our largest risers in this report.
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Jack Nesbitt, C, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
After picking Luchanko in 2024, it was little surprise to see Philadelphia take another “reach” on a larger player to add some size to a fairly short lineup. Nesbitt has a solid brain, finding nice short passes and keeping possession in the cycle game. He has a mean streak and can be fairly undisciplined at times, lashing out and retaliating often. His long reach helps defensively to take away space and generate turnovers, and his footwork has improved since his draft year. A larger concern for me is his athleticism. He seems to have trouble staying on balance and doesn’t find much success jumping from lane to lane to make plays. Like Luchanko, I think he’s more of a third liner who can advance the puck in transition with his quick hands and long stride, plus bring defensive support with an edge, but I don’t see his in-zone offence being more than retrieving pucks off the boards. Perhaps a bit pessimistic given larger players' tendencies to develop later, but the clumsiness in his game will be a large hurdle to overcome.
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Oliver Bonk, D, Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
The son of former NHL pivot Radek Bonk, Oliver was a first round selection of the Flyers back in 2023 and is coming off of three straight outstanding seasons for the London Knights of the OHL. Utilized in unique ways by Dale Hunter and the Knights’ coaching staff, Oliver blossomed as a two-way standout and powerplay contributor. As a first-year pro with Lehigh Valley, the offensive side of things has been a bit of a struggle for him, however, he’s been adequate defensively, using his above average mobility, size/strength, and high-end IQ to help him adjust to the pace and power of the pro game. The million-dollar question is will Bonk’s offensive game slowly blossom at the pro level, or will he need to re–invent himself as more of a defensive stalwart to earn NHL ice time? It’s too early to say and more will be learned next year after an offseason of targeted training and another year of confidence gained. Bonk still projects as a potential second pairing defender who can play in a variety of situations.
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Denver Barkey, C, Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
Barkey is a bit like “The Little Engine That Could.” He’s not the biggest or the quickest, which is why there have been some concerns over his NHL projection, however, few work as hard as he does on the ice. It’s that classic hockey cliche of playing larger than you are. Barley’s tenacity, solid hands, and excellent vision/anticipation made him a workhorse for Dale Hunter in London, where he was a two-time OHL champion and a Memorial Cup champion. Those same things have made him an immediate impact player at the pro level this year as a rookie. So much so that he was called up by the Flyers and has excelled in a secondary role. Is Barkey’s upside significant as an NHL player? He’s not likely to become a significant NHL scorer. However, he has already demonstrated that he can be an effective NHL player; the kind of guy who can kill penalties and play through the middle of your lineup for a decade. At this point, it seems very likely that Barkey develops into a fan favourite in Philly.
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Shane Vansaghi, RW, Michigan State University (NCAA)
Vansaghi is playing the same game that he played last year for Michigan State, and it is making his coach, Adam Nightengale, very happy. There are a few players in the NCAA who use their physicality better than Vansaghi, forechecking and pressuring opponents with incredible ferocity. He goes to dirty areas to retrieve pucks, to win battles or just to throw off opposing possessions. Vansaghi’s game is all based on his defensive aspects. On offence, Shane Vansaghi displayed great puck carrying abilities, all due to how well he maintains under pressure, his back acting like a brick wall to deter opponents. His passing and stick handling work still needs some improvement, but they are never going to be the hallmarks of his game. Vansaghi still has plenty of time to develop in college and come to Philadelphia when he is ready to be a bottom six checking forward, reminiscent of the Broad Street Bullies.
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Heikki Ruohonen, C, Harvard University (NCAA)
The Flyers may have found themselves a pretty solid young two-way center here in Ruohonen. After starting the year slow with Harvard, he exploded during the World Juniors for Finland, showing the whole prospect world his playmaking and composure with the puck on his stick. That confidence has followed him back to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has put up eight points in his last ten games (as of writing this). Ruohonen’s speed, which has improved greatly from last year, and two-way game should carry over well in the NHL. With the continued development of his four-way mobility, puck carrying, and physicality, he can be a really valuable player for the Flyers down the line. Given Harvard's consistency issues, could Ruohonen be an intriguing player in the transfer portal this offseason? Or will he return to Harvard for his sophomore year? Ruohonen projects as a high-end third-line center who can play up and down the lineup when needed.
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Carson Bjarnason, G, Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
Even though Zavragin appears to be the crown jewel of the Flyers’ goaltending prospects, Bjarnason is still an intriguing prospect with the chance to develop into an NHL netminder. Sure, his WHL career with Brandon never really hit the heights that it was expected to, especially in the WHL playoffs. However, he’s still a big netminder who can take away shooting lanes and the bottom of the net well. He’s currently in the midst of his first pro season with Lehigh Valley and his play has met expectations; he’s shown flashes of solid play but has been largely inconsistent. This is obviously not uncommon for first year pro netminders. Given that Zavragin still has another year on his KHL contract, Bjarnason will have another year to truly assert himself as a prominent pro prospect in the AHL. The Flyers have had a bit of a difficult time developing goaltending prospects in recent years, with others showing promise but falling short of high expectations. Hopefully Bjarnason can help buck that trend.
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Jack Berglund, C, Farjestad (SHL) (Currently with Lehigh Valley Phantoms, AHL)
Berglund served as the captain for Team Sweden at this year’s WJC’s and he was a key cog in their gold medal victory. He is a solid two-way power center who is inside driven and projects as a quality third line center.
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Spencer Gill, D, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
Finally, back on the ice after a lengthy injury recovery, Gill will look to get back up to steam heading into this year’s QMJHL playoffs. The big, physical defender is a solid two-way threat and hopefully he has put injuries behind him.
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Matthew Gard, C, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
For Gard, it’s about continuing to improve his confidence and play with the puck to improve his NHL projection. The big power center has the tools to become a quality checking line NHL player.
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Jack Murtagh, LW, Boston University (NCAA)
We really liked Murtagh at the draft last year (we ranked him as a first round prospect), however he’s been a disappointment as a freshman at Boston University this year. He’s more of a longer-term project than we would have thought given his competitive nature and strong scoring instincts.
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Carter Amico, D, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
Amico wasn’t getting much ice time with Boston University, so he left the program and returned to the USHL, this time with Muskegon (formerly of the NTDP). He has the frame and mindset to be a quality stay at home type, but his game needs to continue to evolve.