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MCKEEN’S 2026 NHL PROSPECT REPORT – #10 Philadelphia Flyers – Organization Overview – Top 15 Prospects

Mon, 04 May 2026 20:00:02 +0000

EDMONTON, AB - OCTOBER 15: Philadelphia Flyers Center Jett Luchanko (17) attacks the offensive zone on a power play the first period of the Edmonton Oilers game versus the Philadelphia Flyers on October 15, 2024 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire)

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)
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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

MCKEEN’S 2025-26 NHL YEARBOOK – PHILADELPHIA FLYERS – Top 15 Prospect Profiles – Organizational Rank #12

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:23:37 +0000

Porter Martone of the Brampton Steelheads. Photo by Luke Durda/OHL Images.

Prospect System Ranking – 12th (May 2025 - 14th)
GM: Daniel Brière Hired: May 2023
COACH: Rick Tocchet Hired: May 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers have entered a new chapter, anchored by Matvei Michkov’s arrival, Rick Tocchet’s hiring, and a wave of impressive draft additions.

Armed with six picks in the first two rounds of the 2025 draft, GM Daniel Brière enjoyed a significant influx of elite talent. Headlining the haul was sixth overall selection Porter Martone, McKeen’s 10th-ranked prospect, followed just six picks later by Jack Nesbitt. Carter Amico, Jack Murtagh, and Shane Vansaghi rounded out a class that sees all five land inside the organization’s top 11 prospects.

They join an emerging young core that already features Tyson Foerster, Bobby Brink, Cam York, Jamie Drysdale, and newcomer Jakob Pelletier—each under the age of 26 and already contributing at the NHL level.

Now sitting second on Philadelphia’s prospect list is Jett Luchanko, a dynamic, two-way center set to compete for an NHL roster spot as early as next fall. On the blue line, Oliver Bonk is closing in on a pro debut, while forward Denver Barkey—his teammate with the OHL’s London Knights—is also set to make the jump after chasing a Memorial Cup together.

With Tocchet behind the bench and Michkov poised to become the face of the rebuild, the Flyers’ plan is clear: surround their elite talent with a deep supporting cast developed from within. They may still be a few years away from legitimate contention, but the foundation is now firmly in place.

Philadelphia Flyers Top-15 Prospects

1 - Porter Martone

After three strong seasons in the OHL, the Flyers made Martone the sixth overall pick in 2025. Last year, as captain of the Brampton Steelheads, Martone finished seventh in league scoring and had a very successful individual season despite Brampton’s disappointment as a team. Martone is a unique player. He’s highly skilled and intelligent, operating as an equal parts playmaker and goal scorer. He’s also 6-foot-3 and loves to get under the skin of opponents by towing the line as a pest similar to the likes of Corey Perry. This coming season, Martone decided to leave the OHL to play at Michigan State, a new challenge for the budding power winger. With the Spartans Martone will focus on improving his pace, making his off puck play more consistent, and continuing to learn to use his physical approach to be a dominant offensive player. There is no doubt that Martone possesses top line upside as an NHL player.

2 - Jett Luchanko

One has to wonder if the Flyers were unhappy to see Luchanko stick with last place Guelph this year, rather than move to a contender for a long playoff run. On the other hand, this did allow him to finish the year at the AHL level with Lehigh Valley, an approach that worked wonders for a similar prospect and player, Mike Richards, back in the day. Luchanko is your classic hard-working pivot, similar to Richards…although he’s a significantly better skater. He competes and is effective in all three zones. He can play any role; his versatility is impressive. He excels as a playmaker, both when he’s attacking with speed through the middle or when he slows the pace and operates along the periphery. He already cracked Philadelphia’s opening night roster last year and he could do so permanently next season if he has a good offseason. His game is mature enough to handle a middle six role already, without sacrificing upside.

3 - Oliver Bonk

After graduation from the OHL, it will be interesting to see how his unique skill set translates to the pro level, given the kind of role he took on under Dale Hunter in London. His offensive production is driven by shot-slot generation from playing the bumper on the power play and from off puck movement. Will he continue to be able to play that role at the next level? I think of Alec Regula as a former Knight who had similar usage and he’s had a tough time transitioning. However, Bonk is more than that. He defends well. He blocks shots. He’s a special teams anchor on both sides for London. Given that his on-puck play may not translate quite as well, the key for him will be the continued improvement of his defensive game and physical intensity. Realistically, he projects as a jack of all trades number four defender who can play a variety of different roles for the Flyers.

4 - Alex Bump

After an extremely promising freshman campaign two years ago, Bump followed that up with an even more impressive sophomore season year for Western Michigan, emerging as one of the top forwards in collegiate hockey. As such, his prospect status is on the rise. Bump is a do it all kind of forward. He’s extremely effective at driving play in transition thanks to improved skating, strong protection skill, and a creative approach. He has a wicked shot thanks to a deceptive and quick release. He works hard to earn touches and competes in all three zones making him a versatile player. This is a player who may not need much more seasoning before he’s NHL ready; his game is very mature. Now signed by the Flyers he will begin his pro career this coming season. He should move through the system quite quickly and could even be a sneaky roster candidate for the Flyers out of camp.

5 - Jack Nesbitt

The Flyers pulled off a minor shock at the 2025 draft by selecting Nesbitt as high as they did, 12th overall. But it’s easy to see why the Flyers were so enamored by Nesbitt. The massive pivot was one of the most improved players in the OHL this past year, dramatically altering his game to help him unlock his upside as a physically dominant two-way center. What Philadelphia is banking on is that Nesbitt is just scratching the surface of what he is capable of. As his frame fills out, what kind of effect will that have on his game? Can Nesbitt develop into an Adam Lowry kind of player for the Flyers in the future, who can anchor their third line and take on key defensive assignments? Does he have more offensive upside than that? It will be interesting to see Nesbitt develop with the Spitfires over the next few seasons.

6 - Yegor Zavragin

Yegor Zavragin’s development has been going the proper way that you’d want from a Russian pick. Just two years after being drafted, he’s already ascended to being a starter in the KHL, a rare feat. He’s extremely quick on his feet, both making rapid adjustments with strong edges, and exploding laterally. He’s great transitioning up and down and has good athletic ability allowing him to stretch out to make big stops. He has solid positioning, can be over aggressive, but he generally uses smart routes through the crease, amplifying his quick movement. He struggles with moving excessively and has a habit to not set his feet or over slide into a save taking him out of position. He tracks pucks just fine, but he doesn’t read shots well and poorly reacts with his hands. When screened, he struggles fighting for vision and can let pucks blow by him. His early KHL success is promising, but he’s still very raw. If his development continued at this pace he would be a starter in the NHL but fits a tandem role or good backup much better.

7 - Jack Murtagh

Having turned 18 on August 22nd, Jack Murtagh will be one of the youngest freshmen in college this upcoming season. Besides his obvious age advantage, the Flyers saw plenty of strengths on the ice from his past year with the NTDP to make him an early second-rounder in the 2025 NHL Draft. You could go on and on about his offensive habits. He is always moving in the offensive zone, creating chance after chance for himself and his teammates. Being a strong skater certainly helps with that offense, but Murtagh is a consistent worker bee in the neutral and defensive zone. His tendency to be annoying to play against is visible in a lot of his viewings, but it could be more consistent. Murtagh will have heavy competition for premium ice time on a stacked BU forward core, however, his work ethic and grit will lead many to say, this kid is only 18?

8 - Nikita Grebyonkin

Nikita Grebyonkin was impressive as a first-year pro in North America last season, particularly because he played well at both the AHL and NHL levels while experiencing a midseason trade. While playing with the Toronto Marlies and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms last season in the AHL, Grebyonkin showcased a unique combination of speed and skill that makes fans salivate about his NHL potential. Grebyonkin has good speed that allows him to get in quickly on the attack, and he’s got nice hands in tight that can paralyze goalies. He even looked quite good in a bottom six role in limited action with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, so there’s definitely a real player here with top nine NHL potential. Grebyonkin obviously still has some room to work on his game, as he could probably shoot the puck more to make better use of his quick release, but he made great strides last season and should be ready for full-time NHL action soon.

9 - Spencer Gill

Spencer Gill was the first QMJHL player drafted in 2024, taken 59th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers. The lanky 6-foot-4 right-hand defenceman showed a great two-way game in his draft year, scoring 46 points in 65 games as well as five points in five playoff games. The following season, he maintained similar production with 35 points in 51 games before an ankle injury ended his campaign in February. This summer, Gill announced that he weighs officially 216 pounds, which is a 31-pound difference from last year. He will play the 2025-2026 season with the Armada and will likely join Lehigh Valley in 2026-2027. Gill plays with pure confidence. In the defensive zone, he uses his imposing frame to physically force turnovers and likes sharp, long passes when exiting the defensive zone to support offensively. Off the puck, he moves impressively well for his size, creating opportunities and joining rushes. Additionally, Gill has notably a very good shot from the point, which he uses often. Gill has a fairly high ceiling, if everything goes well, he could be a reliable second pair defenceman one day.

10 - Carter Amico

After being sidelined for the season with a kneecap injury, Carter Amico is set to come back with a vengeance. He showed a high level of physicality in his short sample size of games that included appearances against various college programs. Amico is going to bring the boom to the Hockey East next season. In addition to his shut-down style, he is a solid puck carrier who is as good at retrievals as he is at throwing opponents on the ground. Boston University will be a big jump for a prospect who has been out for so long, that’s undeniable. However, it’s a guarantee that Amico will be the Terriers' most physical player this season, and that’s what the Flyers drafted him for.

11 - Shane Vansaghi

Opponents know Shane Vansaghi is coming because they feel it. He’s a big power forward who leverages his size to forecheck and dish out hits. He’s shown flashes of playmaking, which makes him an endearing prospect, but he still has plenty of room to grow in that department. If he can improve his skating and playmaking at Michigan State next season, there is reason to believe a middle six role is achievable.

12 - Denver Barkey

Barkey has spent the past two seasons tearing up the OHL with the London Knights. He’s earned 184 points in 114 games primarily off his precision passing. He sets up his teammates well and can also score goals off one-two passes. As an undersized forward, it will be easier to project him when he plays for Lehigh next year, a middling AHL team, versus arguably the most dominant CHL team.

13 - Carson Bjarnason

Albeit some shaky few playoff games, Bjarnason has steadily improved his regular-season stats in each of his four years with the Brandon Wheat Kings. Compared to most goalie prospects in the NHL, Bjarnason has one of the clearer paths to the national. He’ll need a few seasons, like most goalies in the AHL, with Lehigh to be truly NHL-ready.

14 - Samu Tuomaala

Tuomaala has proven that he can leverage his shooting skill into being a reliable top six scoring threat at the AHL level. He proved to be a consistent source of offence for the Phantoms last season. Assuming he can stay healthy, Tuomaala can prove he could be a depth-scoring option for the Flyers next season and earn a call-up opportunity. He’ll first have to show he can get more out of his shot and that his -19 was a one-off.

15 - Ethan Samson

Ideally, for a prospect, you want them to take a step forward without one back; for Samson, that is not the case. Last season, Samson doubled his point production to 24 points, but also was the worst of the defensive group for the Phantoms with a -12. His lackluster offence doesn’t make up for his lackluster defence, so Samson will need to take big steps in the right direction with Lehigh next year if the NHL is anywhere in his future.

2025 NHL PROSPECTS REPORT: #14 Philadelphia Flyers – Top 15 NHL Affiliated Prospects

Mon, 26 May 2025 15:08:32 +0000

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MCKEEN’S 2024-25 NHL YEARBOOK – PHILADELPHIA FLYERS – Top 15 Prospect Profiles – Organizational Rank #16

Introduction - Dave Hall, Profiles - Derek Neumeier — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:00:09 +0000

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Prospect System Ranking – 16th (Previous Rank - 17th)
GM: Daniel Brière Hired: May 2023
COACH: John Tortorella Hired: June 2022

In a word: Matvei Michkov. The Philadelphia Flyers' prospect system might not be overflowing with high-end talent, but it’s anchored by one of the most exciting prospects in recent memory. With only four names in our McKeen’s top 150, the Flyers’ farm system is propped up by a giant—Michkov, our fourth-ranked prospect.

After six teams passed on the Russian phenom at the 2023 Entry Draft, the Flyers were gifted an opportunity to fast-track their progression. Originally projected to be a few years away, Michkov has made the jump to North America early and is set to become a top six threat for what could be a quick graduation in our rankings.

He joins a young core that already includes recently graduated prospects Tyson Foerster, Bobby Brink, and Cam York. These names are complemented by already established young Flyers like Morgan Frost, Owen Tippett, and newly acquired Jamie Drysdale.

On the backend, the Flyers have several prospects progressing nicely in Lehigh Valley who could crack the NHL roster sooner rather than later. Emil Andrae (112th), Ronnie Attard (191st) top that list on the farm, and Helge Grans joins that battle for a future on the Flyers’ blue line.

Additionally, OHL prospects, Jett Luchanko (58th) and Oliver Bonk (85th), are projected to contribute down the road after a few more years of development. Meanwhile, 2023 third rounder Denver Barkey (206th) is coming off an incredibly potent 102-point campaign to go with an OHL Championship with the London Knights.

Although still recovering from the Cutter Gauthier situation, The Flyers rebuild is beginning to take shape and is inching closer to rounding out their youthful core. They are well-positioned to continue adding talent, as they hold six picks within the first two rounds of the 2025 Entry Draft—three in the first and three in the second round. Success may still be a few years down the road, but at least there are some exciting youngsters to star in the show.

Philadelphia Flyers Top-15 Prospects

1. Matvei Michkov

Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and the subsequent assortment of global repercussions, have prevented North American hockey fans from watching Michkov shine at prestigious events like the World Juniors. And that's a real shame, because if his high scoring totals in the KHL are any indication, he could have put on quite a show. He has a razor-sharp ability to dissect opposing defenders one-on-one or carve his way through larger crowds of traffic and is one of the best pure finishers in the world for his age group. There is a certain incisiveness to his mindset that sets him apart from others. Will he be a true superstar in the NHL? That will depend on whether he can become fast enough to create more separation on the smaller North American ice surfaces, because there are times right now where he gets bottled up too easily.

2. Jett Luchanko

It was a little surprising to see Luchanko get picked as high as he did in the 2024 draft, but in Philadelphia's defense, his best hockey of the season was saved for last, with a superb showing at the IIHF U18s as one of Canada’s go-to forwards. It's also always hard for teams to pass up on centers who are both highly skilled and high in character. Guelph wasn't a good team last year, but he really embraced the situation nevertheless, assuming the role of their first-line pivot and competing hard every single game, win or lose. Luchanko will continue to be a leader for that club and log a lot of minutes in both offensive and defensive situations, which should help his game take big strides forward in multiple different directions. How far can he take his game once he is consistently in an environment where others are on his level?

3. Oliver Bonk

Bonk is like a young defenceman version of Costco: he offers everything, and the quality is always good, though you'll rarely get anything that's truly top of the line. Every NHL team needs blueliners who can play in all situations, move up or down defence pairs as needed, and provide a stabilizing presence throughout without any worries or problems, and he is the epitome of that. It's no coincidence that London continues to be one of the best teams in the OHL with Bonk logging tons of minutes for them. The more you watch him, the more you appreciate the amazing nuance and fine details of his game. He'll probably join the Flyers at a young age and start out in a limited role, before steadily taking on more and more minutes until he eventually becomes one of their most trusted go-to guys.

4. Emil Andrae

Andrae received a decent look up with the Flyers back in October, but from what they saw the organization’s brass decided that he wasn’t quite ready for the challenge, so they sent him down to the AHL to let the year play out for him there instead. Nevertheless, the franchise is still committed to a serious youth movement, so come next training camp he should get another heavily scrutinized trial. For a defenceman his size he plays incredibly hard, which is always a bonus in Philadelphia. He’s also well above average when it comes to driving offence from the back end, and he deserves full marks for his mental makeup. That’s a great foundation to have in place, so now the big X-factor for him becomes his skating, which will need to keep improving, and improving a lot, to counterbalance the aforementioned deficiencies in his stature.

5. Ronnie Attard

Attard has always been a late bloomer, so Flyers fans need not be too concerned that he hasn’t seemed fully equipped for full-time NHL duty yet, despite being 25 years old now and getting looks with the big club intermittently across the past three seasons. And out of all the types of prospects that teams should be extra patient with, right-shooting defencemen with size and prior track records of contributing offensively should be right at the top of the list, because they have outsized value if they can find a way to put all the pieces together. All that said, the team wants healthy internal competition for most roster spots, so if Attard isn’t careful he could get left in the dust by others. He isn’t going to get handed a job no matter how appealing his upside may be.

6. Carson Bjarnason

Bjarnason's underwhelming stats this season were more of a reflection of Brandon's lackluster roster, and not the performance or long-term upside of their starting goalie. That whole team had neither a hope nor a prayer in the opening round of the playoffs, and they looked and acted like it. There were too many games throughout the year when Bjarnason was clearly not dialed in, and that's never ideal, but there were also plenty that the Wheat Kings never would have had a chance of winning without his heroics. Thinking big-picture, the Flyers are likely still content with the draft capital they spent on him, because he has everything that you'd want to see in a young goaltender, including size, refined technique, fluid mobility in the crease, and the ability to hang in there during games where he gets pelted with rubber.

7. Denver Barkey

Barkey is the type of prospect who seems like he was born to play hockey. There is such a natural ease to how he thinks and feels the game. At the same time, he's far from laid back or casual. Few can match his focus, competitive drive, and desire to win, but all of those seem second nature to him as well. He might not possess as much raw skill as other top prospects have, but his production exploded last season because he knows exactly which parts of his game he can improve, and how to do so. His lack of size and strength will persist and unfortunately hinder his NHL impact to some degree, but there is little doubt that he will eventually work himself onto the Flyers in some capacity and find ways to stick around for a long time.

8. Spencer Gill

Even though Gill played a lot of minutes last year for Rimouski, produced a reasonable number of points, and helped Canada win gold at the IIHF U18s, it still feels like he’s just scratching the surface of what he can become as a player. He’s a tall, rangy defender who always covers a wide territory when he’s on the ice and commits himself to contributing in all three zones. As of right now there’s a lot of work to be done with his puck management, and he will also need to learn how to defend his zone a little tighter and with more sandpaper, but over the next two seasons he’s going to gobble up huge minutes on a good Océanic team that should challenge for a league title or two, so he’ll be in an environment that should be conducive for his ongoing learning and refinement.

9. Alexei Kolosov

The trend toward bigger puck stoppers in the NHL is well-documented by now, and the disadvantages experienced by smaller ones is undeniable, but the Flyers have to be optimistic about Kolosov because of his track record in the KHL over the past few seasons. He was the number one goalie for Minsk Dynamo for two years in a row and put forth a valiant effort during the league’s most recent playoffs, but didn't get the goal support he needed from the team in front of him. His reflexes are quite quick, and he does a good job of staying in control while being active in his crease, which are essential these days for non-giant netminders. He made the anticipated move to Lehigh Valley in the AHL late last year, but as of this writing is still deciding where he wants to play this upcoming season.

10. Samu Tuomaala

Tuomaala has had a bit of a rocky development since getting drafted, bouncing around a handful of different clubs in Finland and then surprisingly being snubbed for his home nation's representation at two straight World Juniors tournaments. However, his first full season in North America was an encouraging course correction, spending the entirety of it with the Phantoms and establishing himself as a productive top six winger for them. He's a slippery offensive creator with the ability to make defenders miss, as well as a deceptively heavy shot for a guy his size. His limitations have stemmed from his lack of strength and top-line speed. The Flyers have shown an eagerness to test out many of their prospects in NHL action, so Tuomaala could get his first look with the big club as early as next fall if he has a notable training camp and preseason.

11. Elliot Desnoyers

Desnoyers has come far in his career through hard work, will, and sheer determination. He’s not necessarily lacking in talent, but it’s those other intangibles that have taken him further than others. However, that’s a taxing way to play. His second season in the AHL was a step back from his first, which doesn’t bode well for the sustainability of his style. It’s not too late for him, but will he be able to mix in other ways of being successful?

12. Carter Sotheran

In his draft year Sotheran looked like a prospect who was on the cusp of taking a big step forward, and we saw that outcome loud and clear in 2023-24. He became more impenetrable defensively, his offensive contributions increased, and he just really came into his own overall. His progression stemmed primarily from huge increases to his confidence and comfort level. There is always value in right-shooting blueliners with mobility, size, and three-zone influence, so keep an eye on Sotheran.

13. Yegor Zavragin

The Flyers have very high expectations of Zavragin and it’s easy to see why, especially following a year over in Russia where he was nearly unbeatable on two different rosters. Playing at the VHL level, which is one step below the KHL, he was named the league’s best rookie and had the highest save percentage among regular goalies, which are both impressive feats for someone who just turned 19 in August.

14. Alex Bump

Western Michigan University is a scrappy program that fights uphill against the bigger schools in their conference and takes pride in being an underdog. In those ways, Bump fits right in. He’s a clever and diligent forward who usually finds ways to leave his mark, even though none of his physical or skill-based traits are particular standouts. With the offseason departure of some key teammates he will need to take on a much bigger role in 2024-25.

15. Jack Berglund

Sweden has really found a knack for developing big, smart, two-way workhouse centers, and Berglund is one of the newest names among those ranks. There’s nothing necessarily flashy in his game, aside from above average speed in a straight line, but he just goes out there every shift and works his tail off, helping to tilt the ice in his team’s favour. He’ll be a longtime pro for sure, much like his father Christian and uncle Carl were.

2024 NHL DRAFT: MCKEEN’S MID-SEASON TOP 100 – Celebrini sits comfortably on top – Demidov and Parekh among risers in ranking – Strong defense group defines this draft class

Brock Otten — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:58:41 +0000

It’s time to update and expand our 2024 NHL Draft rankings. Since our preliminary ranking in December, we’ve passed some major events on the scouting calendar, like the World Juniors, CHL Top Prospect’s Game, World Junior A Challenge, and the USA Hockey All American Game.

Macklin Celebrini still sits comfortably at the top of our rankings. Not only has he continued to be a difference maker for Boston University, but he was also a solid contributor at the World Juniors for an underwhelming Canadian team, an impressive feat for a double underager. In our opinion, he is unquestionably the top prospect available this year and is the one player we view as a near surefire high impact player at the NHL level.

One player moving up our ranking inside the top ten is Ivan Demidov. While ice time issues have limited his impact at the KHL level, he has been an absolute monster at the MHL level and in a draft that we feel lacks high end upside, he stands out as a potential difference maker. One player falling inside of our top ten is Cole Eiserman. While the goal scoring ability is unquestionably impressive, we’ve been left wanting more from the rest of his game and feel that his development is showing signs of plateauing.

Saginaw defenseman Zayne Parekh is another big-time mover and shaker for us as he pushes his way inside the top ten. At this point, his production and offensive upside is too vast to ignore. Yes, there are questions regarding his defensive game. Yes, there are questions about how he fits into an NHL system given Saginaw’s unique modern approach. However, the skill and sense are so high end that we believe the reward outweighs the risk.

Other movers and shakers include Jett Luchanko (40th to 18th), Alfons Freij (32nd to 21st), Harrison Brunicke (HM to 25th), and Dom Badinka (58th to 28th). Luchanko is a speedy, playmaking pivot who brings consistent effort in all three zones. As he bulks up, he should be able to become a more consistent point producer. Freij has been terrific internationally this year for the Swedish U18 team and is starting to remind us of Tom Willander in regard to his steady presence on the ice at both ends. Brunicke is a very mobile, right-handed shot defender with size who remains a work in progress. He flashes high end skill and upside in the defensive end, and we believe that he is just scratching the surface of what he is capable of. Dom Badinka has a similar profile to Freij in the sense that he has a very projectable frame and skill set. He has been steadily improving in the SHL this year with Malmo and the Czech blueliner projects as an all situations top four, right shot blueliner.

Overall, 2024 is still holding strong as a quality draft for defenders. In fact, 14 of our first round graded players are defenseman. On the other hand, the strength of this goaltending crop remains to be seen. OHL netminders Carter George and Ryerson Leenders remain our top ranked goalies and the only ones inside of our Top 70. There are others pushing up the list (like NTDP netminder Nick Kempf and WHL re-entry Lukas Matecha), but it’s not looking like the ideal year to use a high pick on a stopper.

In the coming weeks, expect to see a podcast on our new YT channel (here), where Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, Associate Director of Scouting, Derek Neumeier, and Director of Video Scouting, Josh Bell, debate the midseason list and provide some insight into why certain players are ranked where they are.

RK	Name	POS	TEAM	GP	G/GAA	A/SV%	TP	PIM	HT/WT	DOB
1	Macklin Celebrini	C	Boston University (HE)	25	22	19	41	10	6-0/190	13-Jun-06
2	Sam Dickinson	D	London (OHL)	52	14	39	53	24	6-3/195	7-Jun-06
3	Ivan Demidov	RW	SKA-1946 St. Petersburg (MHL)	23	20	25	45	16	5-11/170	10-Dec-05
4	Anton Silayev	D	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL)	57	3	8	11	8	6-7/210	11-Apr-06
5	Cayden Lindstrom	C	Medicine Hat (WHL)	32	27	19	46	66	6-4/215	3-Feb-06
6	Berkly Catton	C	Spokane (WHL)	49	38	44	82	37	5-11/170	14-Jan-06
7	Artyom Levshunov	D	Michigan State (B1G)	30	8	20	28	40	6-2/200	28-Oct-05
8	Konsta Helenius	C	Jukurit (Fin-Liiga)	40	12	19	31	6	5-11/180	11-May-06
9	Cole Eiserman	LW	USN U18 (USDP)	37	38	22	60	28	6-0/195	29-Aug-06
10	Zayne Parekh	D	Saginaw (OHL)	49	25	49	74	40	6-0/180	15-Feb-06
11	Carter Yakemchuk	D	Calgary (WHL)	48	24	29	53	95	6-3/190	29-Sep-05
12	Tij Iginla	C	Kelowna (WHL)	48	35	28	63	25	6-0/185	1-Aug-06
13	Liam Greentree	RW	Windsor (OHL)	46	28	41	69	25	6-2/200	1-Jan-06
14	Trevor Connelly	LW	Tri-City (USHL)	34	17	31	48	40	6-1/160	28-Feb-06
15	Zeev Buium	D	Denver (NCHC)	26	7	27	34	16	6-0/185	7-Dec-05
16	Michael Brandsegg Nygard	RW	Mora (Allsvenskan)	32	6	7	13	14	6-1/195	5-Oct-05
17	Adam Jiříček	D	HC Plzen (Czechia)	19	0	1	1	2	6-2/175	28-Jun-06
18	Jett Luchanko	C	Guelph (OHL)	50	17	37	54	32	5-11/185	21-Aug-06
19	Matvei Shuravin	D	CSKA Moskva (KHL)	22	0	7	7	26	6-2/170	22-Mar-06
20	Michael Hage	C	Chicago (USHL)	37	21	23	44	35	6-1/190	14-Apr-06
21	Alfons Freij	D	Vaxjo Lakers (Swe J20)	33	11	15	26	12	6-1/190	12-Feb-06
22	Emil Hemming	RW	TPS (Fin-Liiga)	35	7	4	11	0	6-1/200	27-Jun-06
23	Ryder Ritchie	RW	Prince Albert (WHL)	34	13	18	31	16	6-0/175	3-Aug-06
24	Sacha Boisvert	C	Muskegon (USHL)	41	27	18	45	42	6-2/180	17-Mar-06
25	Harrison Brunicke	D	Kamloops (WHL)	46	10	11	21	45	6-3/185	8-May-06
26	Andrew Basha	LW	Medicine Hat (WHL)	47	23	44	67	32	6-0/185	8-Nov-05
27	Henry Mews	D	Ottawa (OHL)	46	8	34	42	46	6-0/185	9-Mar-06
28	Dom Badinka	D	Malmo (Swe J20)	15	2	10	12	39	6-3/185	27-Nov-05
29	Beckett Sennecke	RW	Oshawa (OHL)	46	19	26	45	53	6-2/180	28-Jan-06
30	Igor Chernyshov	LW	MHK Dynamo Moskva (MHL)	18	10	14	24	8	6-2/190	30-Nov-05
31	E.J. Emery	D	USN U18 (USDP)	41	0	10	10	51	6-3/185	30-Mar-06
32	Leo Sahlin Wallenius	D	Vaxjo Lakers (Swe J20)	34	7	23	30	30	6-0/180	10-Apr-06
33	Dean Letourneau	C	St. Andrew's (CHS-O)	14	14	11	25	6	6-7/210	21-Feb-06
34	Yegor Surin	C	Loko Yaroslavl (MHL)	37	19	27	46	104	6-1/190	1-Aug-06
35	Adam Jecho	C	Edmonton (WHL)	38	15	17	32	18	6-5/200	24-Mar-06
36	Maxim Massé	RW	Chicoutimi (QMJHL)	51	26	26	52	16	6-2/190	7-Apr-06
37	Lucas Pettersson	C	MoDo Hockey (Swe J20)	36	20	23	43	38	5-11/170	17-Apr-06
38	Charlie Elick	D	Brandon (WHL)	51	4	19	23	47	6-3/200	17-Jan-06
39	Raoul Boilard	C	Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)	52	21	31	52	32	6-2/190	7-Jan-06
40	Matvei Gridin	RW	Muskegon (USHL)	41	20	30	50	28	6-1/185	1-Mar-06
41	Nikita Artamonov	LW	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL)	48	7	15	22	12	5-11/185	17-Nov-05
42	Jesse Pulkkinen	D	JYP (Fin-U20)	18	11	17	28	47	6-6/215	27-Dec-04
43	Leon Muggli	D	Zug (Sui-NL)	4	0	2	2	4	6-0/165	9-Jul-06
44	Teddy Stiga	LW	USN U18 (USDP)	41	24	25	49	26	5-10/155	5-Apr-06
45	Aron Kiviharju	D	HIFK (Fin-Liiga)	7	1	1	2	0	5-10/165	25-Jan-06
46	Miguel Marques	RW	Lethbridge (WHL)	50	22	37	59	47	5-11/170	8-Mar-06
47	John Mustard	C	Waterloo (USHL)	39	22	18	40	22	6-0/185	16-Aug-06
48	Lukas Fischer	D	Sarnia (OHL)	52	4	22	26	50	6-4/180	6-Sep-06
49	Simon Zether	C	Rogle (Swe J20)	17	11	16	27	25	6-3/185	18-Oct-05
50	Luke Misa	C	Mississauga (OHL)	51	21	46	67	8	5-10/175	25-Nov-05
51	Sebastian Soini	D	Ilves (Fin-U20)	8	0	0	0	8	6-2/195	10-Jun-06
52	Carson Wetsch	RW	Calgary (WHL)	49	19	20	39	53	6-2/185	4-May-06
53	Terik Parascak	RW	Prince George (WHL)	52	31	42	73	37	5-11/180	28-May-06
54	Christian Humphreys	C	USN U18 (USDP)	35	15	25	40	14	5-11/170	4-Feb-06
55	Cole Hutson	D	USN U18 (USDP)	41	11	26	37	44	5-10/160	28-Jun-06
56	Cole Beaudoin	C	Barrie (OHL)	48	23	25	48	23	6-2/200	24-Apr-06
57	Marek Vanacker	LW	Brantford (OHL)	51	27	34	61	41	6-0/165	12-Apr-06
58	Stian Solberg	D	Vålerenga (Nor)	34	3	9	12	12	6-2/200	29-Dec-06
59	Herman Traff	RW	HV71 (Swe J20)	22	11	7	18	69	6-3/195	31-Dec-05
60	Kamil Bednarik	C	USN U18 (USDP)	41	18	25	43	40	6-0/185	26-May-06
61	Tomáš Galvas	D	Bili Tygri Liberec (Czechia)	26	2	4	6	6	5-10/150	11-Feb-06
62	Carter George	G	Owen Sound (OHL)	41	3.09	0.914	-	-	6-0/160	20-May-06
63	Ryerson Leenders	G	Mississauga (OHL)	38	3.19	0.909	-	-	6-1/175	1-Jun-06
64	Tanner Howe	LW	Regina (WHL)	52	24	38	62	48	5-11/180	28-Nov-05
65	Colton Roberts	D	Vancouver (WHL)	50	7	17	24	45	6-4/195	8-Jun-06
66	Ben Danford	D	Oshawa (OHL)	51	1	30	31	21	6-0/175	6-Feb-06
67	Eriks Mateiko	LW	Saint John (QMJHL)	40	19	19	38	18	6-4/210	18-Nov-05
68	Daniil Ustinkov	D	ZSC (Sui-NL)	18	0	1	1	0	6-0/200	26-Aug-06
69	Veeti Vaisanen	D	KooKoo (Fin-Liiga)	40	2	7	9	12	6-0/175	15-Feb-06
70	Clarke Caswell	C	Swift Current (WHL)	51	16	37	53	14	5-11/170	2-Feb-06
71	Jakub Fibigr	D	Mississauga (OHL)	44	6	20	26	33	6-0/170	22-Jul-06
72	Ondrej Kos	LW	KOOVEE (Fin-Liiga)	14	3	2	5	8	6-1/150	7-Mar-06
73	Sam O'Reilly	RW	London (OHL)	52	15	30	45	24	6-1/175	30-Mar-06
74	Jack Berglund	C	Färjestad BK (Swe J20)	37	14	18	32	18	6-3/210	10-Apr-06
75	Linus Eriksson	C	Djurgardens IF (Swe J20)	24	5	16	21	8	6-0/185	23-Mar-06
76	Tarin Smith	D	Everett (WHL)	54	7	30	37	45	6-1/175	24-Mar-06
77	Nick Kempf	G	USN U18 (USDP)	22	3.02	0.901			6-2/190	1-Mar-06
78	Melvin Fernstrom	RW	Örebro HK (Swe J20)	38	26	28	54	26	6-1/185	28-Feb-06
79	Alexander Zetterberg	C	Örebro HK J20	35	19	27	46	10	5-9/160	27-Apr-06
80	Spencer Gill	D	Rimouski (QMJHL)	50	9	23	32	50	6-3/180	17-Aug-06
81	Kevin He	LW	Niagara (OHL)	51	26	18	44	47	5-11/185	30-Apr-06
82	Aatos Koivu	C	TPS (Fin-U20)	23	15	14	29	28	6-0/165	22-Jun-06
83	Will Skahan	D	USN U18 (USDP)	40	2	7	9	63	6-4/210	14-May-06
84	Justin Poirier	RW	Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)	52	40	20	60	58	5-8/185	4-Sep-06
85	Maxmilian Curran	C	Tri-City (WHL)	40	5	27	32	25	6-3/190	27-Aug-06
86	Tory Pitner	D	Youngstown (USHL)	33	7	14	21	34	6-1/185	6-Mar-06
87	Lukas Matecha	G	Tri-City (WHL)	29	3.14	0.910			6-3/195	21-Mar-05
88	Brodie Ziemer	RW	USN U18 (USDP)	41	20	22	42	14	5-10/190	22-Feb-06
89	Niilopekka Muhonen	D	KalPa (Fin U20)	25	4	6	10		6-4/185	28-Feb-06
90	Anthony Romani	D	North Bay (OHL)	51	44	40	84	16	6-0/180	12-Jul-05
91	Julius Miettinen	RW	Everett (WHL)	53	22	24	46	30	6-3/205	20-Jan-06
92	Luca Marrelli	D	Oshawa (OHL)	50	2	38	40	14	6-1/185	4-Oct-05
93	Filip Sitar	C	Malmo (Swe J20)	33	12	31	43	10	5-11/175	29-Jun-05
94	Noel Fransen	D	Färjestad BK (Swe J20)	36	17	21	38	16	6-0/185	7-Dec-05
95	William Zellers	LW	Shattuck St. Marys (USHS-Prep)	43	41	43	84	20	5-10/165	4-Apr-06
96	Gabriel Eliasson	D	HV71 J20	27	0	3	3	81	6-6/205	9-Sep-06
97	Kim Saarinen	G	HPK (Fin-U20)	22	2.34	0.918			6-4/180	22-Jul-06
98	Max Vilen	D	Malmo (Swe J20)	39	1	12	13	8	6-2/200	29-Jun-06
99	Gabriel Frasca	C	Kingston (OHL)	26	9	9	18	10	6-0/170	18-Feb-06
100	Harrison Meneghin	G	Lethbridge (WHL)	41	2.46	0.922			6-3/165	13-Sep-06
HM	Tanner Adams	RW	Providence (NCAA)	27	5	12	17	2	5-11/185	2-Sep
HM	Alexandre Blais	C	Rimouski (QMJHL)	53	18	48	66	30	5-10/155	14-Nov-05
HM	Viggo Gustavsson	D	HV71 (Swe J20)	33	1	10	11	38	6-2/195	11-Sep-06
HM	Andrei Krutov	LW	Chaika Nizhny Novgorod (MHL)	35	15	24	39	10	5-11/175	25-Apr-06
HM	Darels Uljanskis	D	AIK (Swe J20)	35	7	16	23	14	6-1/185	25-Aug-06
HM	Pavel Moysevich	G	SKA St. Petersburg (VHL)	19	2.31	0.927			6-5/175	29-Sep-04
HM	Ondrej Becher	C	Prince George (WHL)	42	19	40	59	32	6-1/175	22-Feb-04
HM	Veit Oswald	RW	EHC Munchen (DEL)	32	8	4	12	0	6-1/165	31-Aug-04
HM	Nathan Villeneuve	C	Sudbury (OHL)	47	18	21	39	52	6-0/185	13-Apr-06
HM	Petr Sikora	C	HC Ocelari Trinec (Cze U20)	27	12	21	33	26	5-11/170	2-Jan-06
HM	Oskar Vuollet	C	Skelleftea AIK (Swe J20)	32	17	24	41	6	5-10/170	3-Dec-05
HM	Kenta Isogai	F	Wenatchee (WHL)	49	25	48	73	22	5-11/155	28-Aug-04
HM	Marcus Kearsey	D	Charlottetown (QMJHL)	51	5	32	37	14	5-11/170	17-03-06
HM	Nate Misskey	D	Victoria (WHL	40	6	26	32	52	6-3/210	1-Dec-05
HM	Thomas Desruisseaux	C	Chicoutimi (QMJHL)	52	10	34	44	16	5-11/160	10-Mar-06
HM	Jonathan Morello	C	St. Michaels (OJHL)	44	23	27	50	20	6-1/175	31-Jul-06
HM	Kieron Walton	LW	Sudbury (OHL)	47	15	19	34	12	6-5/205	22-Apr-06
HM	Adam Kleber	D	Lincoln (USHL)	33	5	13	18	20	6-5/205	24-Mar-06
HM	Riley Patterson	C	Barrie (OHL)	49	18	27	45	4	6-0/175	22-Mar-06
HM	Eemil Vinni	G	JoKP (Fin-Liiga)	27	2.5	0.9	-	-	6-2/285	18-Dec-06

Spencer Gill – McKeen's Hockey

MCKEEN’S 2026 NHL PROSPECT REPORT – #10 Philadelphia Flyers – Organization Overview – Top 15 Prospects

Prospect System Ranking – 10th (Last Year - 12th) GM: Daniel Brière Hired: May 2023 COACH: Rick Tocchet Hired: May 2025

Porter Martone, RW, Michigan State University (NCAA) (Currently with Philadelphia Flyers)

Jett Luchanko, C, Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)

Yegor Zavragin, G, SKA St. Petersburg (KHL)

Alex Bump, LW, Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)

Jack Nesbitt, C, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)

Oliver Bonk, D, Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)

Denver Barkey, C, Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)

Shane Vansaghi, RW, Michigan State University (NCAA)

Heikki Ruohonen, C, Harvard University (NCAA)

Carson Bjarnason, G, Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)

Jack Berglund, C, Farjestad (SHL) (Currently with Lehigh Valley Phantoms, AHL)

Spencer Gill, D, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)

Matthew Gard, C, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)

Jack Murtagh, LW, Boston University (NCAA)

Carter Amico, D, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)

MCKEEN’S 2025-26 NHL YEARBOOK – PHILADELPHIA FLYERS – Top 15 Prospect Profiles – Organizational Rank #12

Philadelphia Flyers Top-15 Prospects

1 - Porter Martone

2 - Jett Luchanko

3 - Oliver Bonk

4 - Alex Bump

5 - Jack Nesbitt

6 - Yegor Zavragin

7 - Jack Murtagh

8 - Nikita Grebyonkin

9 - Spencer Gill

10 - Carter Amico

11 - Shane Vansaghi

12 - Denver Barkey

13 - Carson Bjarnason

14 - Samu Tuomaala

15 - Ethan Samson

2025 NHL PROSPECTS REPORT: #14 Philadelphia Flyers – Top 15 NHL Affiliated Prospects

MCKEEN’S 2024-25 NHL YEARBOOK – PHILADELPHIA FLYERS – Top 15 Prospect Profiles – Organizational Rank #16

Philadelphia Flyers Top-15 Prospects

1. Matvei Michkov

2. Jett Luchanko

3. Oliver Bonk

4. Emil Andrae

5. Ronnie Attard

6. Carson Bjarnason

7. Denver Barkey

8. Spencer Gill

9. Alexei Kolosov

10. Samu Tuomaala

11. Elliot Desnoyers

12. Carter Sotheran

13. Yegor Zavragin

14. Alex Bump

15. Jack Berglund

2024 NHL DRAFT: MCKEEN’S MID-SEASON TOP 100 – Celebrini sits comfortably on top – Demidov and Parekh among risers in ranking – Strong defense group defines this draft class

Prospect System Ranking – 10th (Last Year - 12th)
GM: Daniel Brière Hired: May 2023
COACH: Rick Tocchet Hired: May 2025