*Finally, we are almost there. It’s offically NHL Entry Draft week, and Friday night we will be free from having to discuss all of these children. But until then it’s all draft all the time, here and everywhere else, and we got to thinking that maybe there might be some kids worth trading up for. [BSH]
*Interestingly, the Flyers met with James Hagens last week. If he’s there at six, that would be a real boon. [Inquirer]
*If you’re a subscriber over at Charlie’s website, you can check out this deep-dive on Hagens’ game to learn just why he’d be a really good pickup at 6. [PHLY]
*What if they get nuts and take a defenseman with that 6th pick (they should not do this)? [Inquirer]
*Later in the draft, there may be some opportunities to pick up some possible goalie depth. [BSH]
*Depending on who the Flyers end up with after their first pick, it might be a good idea for them to shoot for some size at the tail end of the first round. [NBC Sports Philly]
*And despite this draft seeming to be kinda weak at the top end, there may be some gems to be found on day two. [ESPN]
*The Flyers have a history of finding some of these gems. [BSH]
*Speaking of later round picks, up at 45th overall in your Community Draft Board is one of those kids that is either going to hit real hard or be a total miss and nothing in between. [BSH]
*Since everyone loves a list, here’s one of every team’s best and worst draft pick over the last ten years. [The Athletic]
*Anyway it’s also high season for rumors and speculation, and given the Flyers’ current position they’ll likely be mentioned in a lot of them. Like these ones. [BSH]
*The entire league, of course, will be wrapped up in Connor McDavid speculation until he signs a contract. 31 other thoughts here, as well. [Sportsnet]
*We’re speculating around here, too. But about Cam York. Who theoretically could be traded. [BSH]
*And finally, in the wake of another Florida Panthers’ Cup parade, here are three lessons the Flyers can learn from the budding dynasty. [BSH]