• Upgrade Your Fandom

    Join the Ultimate Philadelphia Flyers Community FOR JUST $36!
    00
    Days
    00
    Hours
    00
    Minutes
    00
    Seconds

Alex Appleyard’s preferred options for the Flyers in Round 2

Alexander Appleyard Avatar
June 26, 2024
USATSI 22471697 scaled

The Philadelphia Flyers.
Second round picks.
Two entities that don’t have the friendliest of histories.
While over the last 30 years of Flyers history the team actually has a very respectable record in terms of drafting in the first round, the second round has been less kind to them. One can go all the way back to Bob Clarke’s second stint as Flyers GM, and it would be hard to utilize second round picks worse than the Flyers actually have.
From 1994-2018 -- 25 drafts -- the Flyers took 17 players in the second round, due to Clarke and Paul Holmgren’s predilection for moving those picks for rentals. Of those 17 picks? Andreas Nödl, Anthony Stolarz, Robert Hägg, Carter Hart and Nicolas Aube-Ku...

  • 🔥 Flash Sale: Just $36 for Year 1* — Ending Soon!

    Unlock This Article and Full Diehard Access at 55% Off — Before the Sale Ends!

    This premium content is a PHLY Diehard exclusive
    Become a Diehard now to unlock this article, enjoy ad-free access to premium content, and get exclusive perks — all for just $36 in your first year (regularly $79.99). This flash sale won’t last long — make your summer fandom count!
    $36 for your first year (billed annually), then $79.99/year thereafter.
    As a PHLY Diehard, you'll gain:
      Unlimited access to all premium articles
      A free gift shirt of your choice from our store at sign-up
      An ad-free site experience
      20% off events and merchandise
      Access to a community of passionate Philadelphia sports fans
    Upgrade your fandom and transform
    the way you follow your favorite teams!
    Already a Diehard?

Comments

Share your thoughts

Join the conversation

The Comment section is only for diehard members

Open comments +

Scroll to next article

Don't like ads?
Don't like ads?
Don't like ads?