Westgard insights give me some hope and excitement. His “elite, elite speed” now sounds like he’s physically maturing and getting stronger. Love that he generates chances. Top 10 prospect now for me.

I would like to see Flyers take more skill/upside with their picks, especially at end of 1st and in rounds 2-3. For me, they took 4 players in 2025 2nd who are likely to play 3/4th line and bottom pair D, if they progress… You need more from those assets.

Also, not getting strong feeling that they are thorough in Russia. Either add more scouting there, or replace what they have there. Know the Chernysov, Zharovsky, Ryabkin, and defenseman better and draft them.

Enjoyed the article very much.

Gotta say it seems like the Flyers are losing faith in Jett. He should have never been the pick.

Part 2 with the Flyers top prospects did not disappoint. I appreciate Flahr’s candid comments regarding each of these players. I especially liked this one which we can all relate to, especially where Michkov is concerned: “ Yeah, he’s got to get going, but he’s got to play more to get going. Anyway, he’s going to have to fight through it.” It is interesting how the Flyers themselves are frustrated by a few prospects not receiving enough ice time, yet they perpetrate this against their own players who need to develop. Less ice time will never develop anyone. A better approach would be to give more and pull back as needed then give more when improvement is seen. To keep holding back perpetually doesn’t work.