Philadelphia Flyers 2015 NHL Draft Preview

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Photo: Philadelphia’s 2nd round pick (48th overall) in 2014, Nicolas Aube-Kebel scored 80 points (38 goals, 42 assists) this season with the Val-d’Or Foreurs (Courtesy of Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


</p> After making the playoffs last season, the Flyers stumbled this year. The difficult season left Philadelphia with the 7th overall pick, one of two 1st round selections the Flyers have in the draft.

While there were no front office changes, first-year GM Ron Hextall hired former University of North Dakota Head Coach Dave Hakstol to take over behind the bench in Philadelphia. Hakstol had success in the NCAA, but is untested as an NHL head coach.… read more

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[Tankadelphia]

I don't see us taking two small forwards in the first round. Flyers like size and two way play. Barzal has the second of those, but sprong has neither

 

[Curufinwe]

Sprong would be a shocking pick.

 

[TerrapinFlyers]

I wouldn't hate if Bittner were still there at 29