Overview

• The Flyers used a best-player-available approach to pick winger Porter Martone at No. 6 and then traded up with Pittsburgh to snag center Jack Nesbitt at No. 12.
• Seven of the nine prospects drafted stand over 6-foot-1, addressing the roster’s size deficits exposed during recent playoff matchups.
• In round two, the Flyers added defenseman Carter Amico and forwards Jack Murtagh, Shane Vansaghi and Matthew Gard, all bringing notable size and projected growth over the next few seasons.
• Scouts praised Martone’s blend of size, skill and high compete level but flagged Nesbitt’s skating as a potential limiter that may require two to three years of development.
• Front-office leadership and coaching staff emphasize that the focus now shifts to refining these prospects’ on-ice skills, skating and competitive consistency.