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New York Times
11 hours ago
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- New York Times
Flyers add scoring, size in first round of NHL Draft with Porter Martone, Jack Nesbitt picks
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Headed into Friday's first round of the 2025 NHL draft, the Philadelphia Flyers system had two discernible needs: more size and snarl, particularly considering the way the league is trending lately, and another potentially high-end center. They may have addressed both with Porter Martone, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound agitating winger taken with the sixth-overall pick, and Jack Nesbitt, a 6-4, 183-pound pivot that they traded up to acquire 12th overall. Advertisement Regarding Martone, GM Daniel Briere stuck to his word from earlier this month when he suggested the plan was to select the best player available with the Flyers' highest pick. After there was a run on centers with Michael Misa, Anton Frondell, Caleb Desnoyers and Brady Martin going second through fifth, the Flyers snagged Martone, who posted 37 goals and 98 points in 57 games as a right wing for OHL Brampton this past season. 'We would have preferred a center, but we felt we couldn't pass up on a chance to bring a difference-maker like Porter Martone to the team,' Briere said. A legendary moment. Charles Barkley welcomes Porter Martone to the City of Brotherly Love. #NHLDraft — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) June 28, 2025 Martone is viewed not only as a scorer but someone who can play an aggressive, physical style when necessary. That was overtly reflected in a trio of players Martone said he looks at as comparables: Corey Perry, Matthew Tkachuk and Wayne Simmonds. He also may be the most NHL-ready player of the draft. For one thing, wingers are typically better able to acclimate to the league more quickly than any other position, and Martone was the only winger selected among the first dozen picks. He also got a brief taste playing with and against NHL players after he earned an invite to the IIHF World Championships in May to skate for Team Canada at the conclusion of his junior season. Martone expressed a high level of confidence that his path to the NHL will be an abbreviated one, and Briere didn't necessarily disagree. 'At the World Championships (playing) against NHL players — I think I proved that I can do that. I think I proved that I fit in,' Martone said. 'But, I'm going to continue to get better every single day.' Said Briere: 'His body, the way he's built, is a little bigger, thicker guy. … He's a really good player already. He's pretty close to being ready. I don't know that it's going to be the right thing to play him this year in the upcoming season, but we'll see. If there's one thing I would say in this draft, he's pretty close to being the most ready out of that group.' Advertisement Martone is also familiar with three current Flyers from his experience at the World Championships: Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim and Tyson Foerster, who also skated for Team Canada. Briere said that he received texts from Sanheim and Konecny joyfully approving of the pick, while Foerster 'couldn't say more good things about Porter in trying to convince me to take him.' 'All three of those guys were tremendous to me,' said Martone, who was scoreless in two games in the tournament. 'One thing I noticed over there is how much they loved being a Flyer, and how much they take pride in being a Flyer. … I can't wait to be their teammate.' Nesbitt is more of a project than Martone. While his size and scoring are intriguing — he posted 64 points in 65 games with OHL Windsor this season — his skating is a distinct area of concern. Nesbitt knows it's something he needs to work on, while concurrently adding more bulk. 'I play a very physical game. As a bigger guy, I need to improve my skating and I'm looking to put on a little weight, so that's going to come, as well,' Nesbitt said. 'But, yeah, I'm going to be working a lot of my skating, quick feet. As a centerman, I have to get into the small areas pretty quick, and be able to forecheck.' That's clearly something that the Flyers figure Nesbitt, who was voted the most improved player in the OHL coaches poll, will be able to overcome, considering they paid a fairly hefty price to move up to take him in surrendering the 22nd and 31st overall picks to the Pittsburgh Penguins. According to a Flyers team source, the club was under the impression that Nesbitt, who was 15th in Corey Pronman's final mock draft, would be taken 'in the next pick or two,' which forced them into action. Why did they target Nesbitt so aggressively? 'The package,' Briere said. 'The combination of the size, the grit, the playmaking abilities, the goal scoring already. Second half of the season, he took a big step on a really good Windsor team.' Advertisement Regarding his skating, Briere compared Nesbitt with Foerster, who dropped to 23rd in the 2020 draft due to perceived skating issues, but has since become a key cog in the Flyers' future. 'If (Nesbitt) hits as a second-line center, it's going to be a huge asset for us,' Briere said. As for Martone and Nesbitt both having decent size, that's something that, if you believe Briere, was more of a coincidence than anything else. 'It's a nice bonus that they're both tall and will bring us size, as well,' he said. 'But it just kind of worked out that way. It wasn't a plan that we had in mind going into the draft that we wanted to get bigger. It just happened that way.' The Flyers have seven picks on Saturday when the draft resumes, including three in the top half of the second round (36, 40 and 48 overall). Briere said there were opportunities to move up again late in the first round, but after trading a second-round pick to Anaheim as part of the deal for Trevor Zegras, and losing the 31st overall pick in the move to grab Nesbitt, they will likely use at least their three second-rounders on Saturday. (Top photo of Jack Nesbitt: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'It's something that I wanna give him': Corey Perry plays for his son, Griffin, and wants to give him a Stanley Cup
(Image via Getty Images: Corey Perry with his son, Griffin) Ice hockey has been in the lives of many NHL families for generations and generations to come. Grandfathers played. Fathers are playing. And in the future, their sons will play. The same story resonates with 40-year-old Corey Perry and his 7-year-old son, Griffin. Having lost 5 Stanley Cups in 6 years, Perry's only dream is to give his son a Stanley Cup. Perry said in an early June media interview, 'This is why I'm still playing, too - it is to have him feel, have an opportunity to feel and touch a Stanley Cup. It's something that I wanna give him.' Corey Perry says his son, Griffin, expects him to be in the Stanley Cup Finals The media asked Corey Perry about his son, Griffin, expecting his father to always be in the Stanley Cup Finals. The 2024 NHL season was Perry's fifth Stanley Cup Final appearance. Perry shared, 'He(Griffin)'s seven. He'll be eight in August. He's been around. He's seen it, but being three years old, I'm not sure you understand it - (Griffin nodded a no. The reporters burst into laughter).' Perry continued, 'He kind of expects it. But you know, to have him here, he knows everybody in the league, he knows what positions they play, who's the leading scorer - you know, all the things 'cause he's watching the highlights every single morning and playing mini-sticks at the same time before school. This is why I'm still playing, too - it is to have him feel - have an opportunity to feel and touch a Stanley Cup. It's something that I wanna give him. ' MEDIA DAY | Corey Perry 06.03.25 Edmonton Oilers forward and alternate captain Leon Draisaitl teaches ice hockey to Corey Perry's son, Griffin Corey Perry's son, Griffin, addressed the media at his father's press conference(Perry had to lower the mic a little for his adorable son.) The 7-year-old shared how much he enjoyed watching his dad play ice hockey, the position he played, and that he learned ice hockey from Leon Draisaitl. Reporter: 'How do you think your Dad's playing?' Griffin: 'Uh, good.' Reporter: 'Do you play hockey, Griffin?' Griffin: 'Oh yeah.' Reporter: 'What position do you play?' Griffin: 'Center. It's hard for him to teach me.' Corey interrupts, 'It's hard for me to teach you? But you have a pretty good teacher, don't you?' Griffin: 'Yeah.' Reporter: 'Who's your teacher?' Griffin: 'Leon(Draisaitl).' Reporter: 'What have you learned from him?' Griffin: 'How to win face-offs.' Reporter: 'You're always at the rink. What's your favorite part about coming at the rink?' Griffin: 'Shooting the rink. Shooting pucks in the rink. I love it.' Reporter: 'How jealous are your friends at school?' Griffin: 'No idea.' Corey: 'They don't know you're here, right? Maybe tomorrow, they'll find out?' Griffin: 'I think they think I'm sick.' Also Read: 'I think I'm in love with this sport': Haoxi Wang fell for ice hockey when he was 4, and now at 17, he's a 2025 NHL Draft prospect | NHL News - Times of India Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
'It's hard to walk away from Perry': Edmonton Oilers may re-sign Corey Perry in the 2025-2026 NHL season
(Image via Getty: Corey Perry) Losing five Stanley Cup Finals in the last six years has only made Corey Perry come out of the shackles of retirement more than ever. When a reporter asked him about retirement, he gladly said, 'Not really. It's just not in me to think about it. I love playing. I love being around the room. And I don't think that's going to come in my head anytime soon either. It's just who I am.' The reporter nudged further for a definitive answer, 'Going back next year?' Corey Perry, without a doubt, promptly replied, 'That's the plan. To be back next year.' The Edmonton Oilers have an interest in re-signing their 40-year-old ice hockey right winger Corey Perry David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period said the Edmonton Oilers have an interest in Corey Perry. Pagnotta said it's hard to walk away from Perry, considering the production he had in his regular season and postseason. In just 12 minutes of 81 NHL regular games, he garnered 19 goals, 11 assists, and 30 points. For the postseason, he accumulated 10 goals and 14 points in 22 games. Pagnotta further said it's not unrealistic to say that Corey Perry may sign for a league-minimum deal. If he can produce half of what he did in the 2024-2025 NHL season, he's absolutely worth keeping. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ductless Air Conditioners Are Selling Like Crazy [See Why] Keep Cool Click Here Undo Corey Perry has lost 5 of the last 6 SCFs 😬 Bob Stauffer, former NHL general manager, said that Perry could return to the Oilers, but it would cost them $2 million because he made $1.15 million in the 2024-2025 NHL season. Stauffer gave his reasons on 880 CHED and the Edmonton Oilers' Oilers NOW, 'I love Corey Perry, personally. But I do not believe they can go to that level. They may be able to do it through bonuses or disguise it. But on a straight AAV(average annual value) for managing their cap, the reality is, even though we're going up to $95.5 million, it's still not enough where you can be sloppy anywhere in your efficiency on your roster. ' What did Corey Perry have to say about staying with the Edmonton Oilers? RAW | Corey Perry 06.19.25 Corey Perry addressed the media on June 19 where he put forth his interest in continuing with the Edmonton Oilers. 'I would love to stay here. But I'll let the higher-ups do the rest of the talking and do all that. I thought my play was - you know, I went out, left everything on the ice, everything I could give, and I let that do a lot of the talking. We'll see where it goes, and hopefully, we're back.' When a reporter asked him about his fifth loss at the Stanley Cup Finals in the last six years, Corey said, 'Yeah, it's devastating. Five of the last six. It doesn't get any easier. It doesn't feel real. You get ready, and you move on. You get ready for next season. Hopefully, you have that opportunity again.' Also Read: 'I think I'm in love with this sport': Haoxi Wang fell for ice hockey when he was 4, and now at 17, he's a 2025 NHL Draft prospect | NHL News - Times of India Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
New York Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Has the 2015 NHL Draft class passed 2003 as this century's gold standard?
In Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Corey Perry flipped a no-look backhand pass to Connor McDavid, who made a perfect feed of his own, finding Leon Draisaitl for the overtime-winning goal. The pair of slick passes weren't just a highlight in the present. They also showcased members of two of the greatest draft classes ever, both of whom were still performing on hockey's biggest stage. Advertisement Ten years ago, the Oilers selected McDavid No. 1 at the 2015 NHL Draft. It's no surprise that the 2015 draft class still had players contributing in the Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers, who ended up winning the series, had Niko Mikkola and A.J. Greer in their lineup. Both were drafted in 2015, too. Most of the players in that class are 28, right in their primes. Perry, though, is 40 and was drafted in 2003. That he's still playing reflects the staying power of what has long been considered the top draft class this century. Future Hall of Famer Marc-André Fleury went No. 1 in 2003, and the first round included the likes of Eric Staal (No. 2), Ryan Getzlaf (19), Brent Burns (20) and Perry (28). Teams continued to find gems as the draft continued, from Patrice Bergeron and Shea Weber in the second round to Joe Pavelski in the seventh. Back then, the draft went nine rounds instead of seven, and even some players in the final two rounds were hits, including Dustin Byfuglien (245) and Jaroslav Halak (271). And yet, if the 2015 draft class continues producing the way it has, it will likely supplant 2003 as the gold standard. The individual excellence of McDavid buoys the class. None of the players picked in 2003 are top-10 players of all time, and McDavid seems bound for that territory. Still only 28, he already has three Hart Trophies (two more than the 2003 class combined), a Conn Smythe (the only one between the two classes) and has been on seven end-of-season All-Star teams. From the 2003 class, only Pavelski has a higher Game Score Value Added (55.3 compared to McDavid's 53.8), and he played nearly twice as many games. But the 2015 class is more than just McDavid. The fact that it pairs an all-time great with incredible depth is what makes it truly special. Some — if not all — of Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, Mikko Rantanen and Kirill Kaprizov will likely make the Hall of Fame, and the class features multiple more top-of-the-lineup skaters. In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the 2015 class, The Athletic re-drafted the first round, and there were still top-four defensemen (including Mikkola), middle-six forwards and starting goaltenders available after the 30 picks. Advertisement In total, the 2003 class has accrued 657 wins above replacement (GSVA). It likely won't accumulate too much more, though Perry, Burns and Ryan Suter could all remain in the league next season. The 2015 class is already at 450 with its top players still in their primes. Ten seasons after the 2003 draft, that class was at 387 wins, well behind where the 2015 class is now (with changes in scoring environment being taken into account by the model). There is a caveat to that, though, that is responsible for a large chunk of 2015's lead. As analytics departments have grown league-wide, teams have become better at understanding and identifying player value. It's led to teams moving on much faster from sub-replacement level players in recent seasons. That wasn't always the case. The 2003 class, for example, had multiple players with negative value stick around the league for more than 500 games, including Tanner Glass (-9.5 GSVA in 527 games) and Nate Thompson (-6.9 GSVA in 844 games). In all, the 2003 class had 11 players who finished their careers with a GSVA of minus-3 or worse, accounting for minus-56 wins in total. Eight of those players played 300 or more games. In contrast, the class of 2015 only has three such players: Christian Fischer, Jeremy Lauzon and Dan Vladar — without any current NHL players in striking distance. When comparing the two classes, that's something worth remembering — some of the 2003 class's metrics suffer simply because of how general managers operated then compared to now. But even if every negative-value player is ignored, 2015 still comes out ahead after 10 seasons. That result stems mostly from a higher quality of NHL player on average. Both 2003 and 2015 have put out a remarkable number of NHL players, generally defined as someone who has played at least 200 career games. The 2003 class had 64, and the 2015 class already has 65 with three other goalies who could potentially join. The two classes are comparable in that regard, even though 2003 had the advantage of two extra rounds. But in terms of quality, 2015 has the edge. Of those players, the 2015 class averaged 1.1 wins per 82 games compared to 0.8 for the first 10 seasons from the 2003 class. Advertisement Naturally, that's led by McDavid, who has averaged 6.2 wins per 82, but is also supplemented by Kaprizov (4.7), Marner (4.0), Rantanen (3.5), Sebastian Aho (3.5) and Eichel (3.1). In contrast, the 2003 class had four stars with more than three wins per 82 (Zach Parise, Perry, Getzlaf, Pavelski), but none surpassing 3.3 in their first 10 seasons. Several players from the 2003 class showed impressive longevity that might prove difficult to beat. Bergeron is a prime example of that, earning 23.7 wins through his first 10 seasons over 739 games (2.6 wins per 82), but jumped to 27.9 wins over his final 555 games (4.1 wins per 82). Then there's the trophy case argument, where again, 2015's resume looks stronger through the same point in time. So far, the 2003 class has accrued 28 Stanley Cups. The Kings and Blackhawks teams in the first half of the 2010s helped significantly with that. Brent Seabrook won three with Chicago (2010, 2013 and 2015), for example, and Jeff Carter, Dustin Brown and Mike Richards were on both of Los Angeles' championship teams (2012 and 2014). Through 10 seasons (skipping the 2004-05 lockout season) the 2003 class had 21 championships, a slight edge over where 2015 currently stands (18 Stanley Cups). McDavid (2017, 2021, 2023) and Perry (2011) are the only Hart winners in the two classes, though Kaprizov could have had a case this past season had he not gotten hurt. The 2015 class has the edge in Calder (Mathew Barzal and Kaprizov) and Conn Smythe (McDavid) wins, but the 2003 class currently has the only Norris (Burns), Vezina (Fleury) and Selke (Bergeron and Ryan Kesler) winners. But it's worth noting six of the nine individual trophy wins from the 2003 class came after the first 10 seasons post-draft. (Note: We defined Stanley Cup winners as people with their names on the trophy.) There's still plenty of time for the non-McDavid members of the 2015 class to add more trophies. Zach Werenski nearly did this season, finishing second in Norris voting, and Eichel and Adin Hill both had a case for the 2023 Conn Smythe. The 2015 class won't be able to come close to 2003 in Selke wins, though. Bergeron had six. Advertisement The 2003 class has one undisputed edge over 2015: goaltending, as evidenced by the six Jennings Trophy wins. Hill is the most accomplished goaltender in the 2015 class. He leads in save percentage (.909) and was excellent when Vegas won the Stanley Cup in 2023. Meanwhile, the 2003 class had Fleury, who won a Vezina and three Stanley Cups, as well as two-time Cup champion Corey Crawford and longtime starters Halak, Brian Elliott and Jimmy Howard. All five of those goalies had a save percentage equal to or better than Hill's .909. Perhaps the 2015 class can bridge the gap a bit. Goalies often develop later than skaters, and Mackenzie Blackwood, Sam Montembeault and Ilya Samsonov have all started playoff games. But there's no Fleury-level goalie in that class, and the odds of the goalie class getting too close to 2003's feels minuscule. Still, the 2015 draft class is on pace to emerge as an even better collection of talent, and it's not just because of McDavid's brilliance. When all is said and done, it will have featured more than two full rounds of NHL players, several of whom are bound for the Hall of Fame. If 2003 currently has the torch for classes this century, 2015 looks poised to snatch it. (Top photos: Bruce Bennett and Robert Laberge / Getty Images)
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Corey Perry's heartbreak after the fifth Stanley Cup Final loss hits harder than ever
Corey Perry #90 of the Edmonton Oilers (Credit: Getty Images) Corey Perry is known for his toughness and longevity in the NHL, but even the most seasoned athletes feel the sting of defeat. In his Thursday exit interview following the Oilers' Stanley Cup Final loss to the Florida Panthers, Perry struggled to contain the emotional weight of another missed opportunity. But for Perry, the personal significance of another final loss cuts deeper than the stats show. This latest heartbreak marks his fifth straight Stanley Cup Final defeat, making him the first player to lose in that stage with five different teams. Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry leaves everything on the ice Perry's contributions on the ice were undeniable. Across the 2024–25 season, he scored 19 goals and added 11 assists in 81 games. He did what was asked of him, offering physical play, playoff experience, and consistent offensive effort. He admitted that he gave everything he could in these playoffs and hoped his performance showed that. Perry said he would love to remain in Edmonton and hinted at leaving the next step to team management. At this stage in his career, it is clear he wants one more true shot at lifting the Cup again. Future unclear as Corey Perry waits on decision While the heartbreak is fresh, Perry's immediate future with the Oilers remains uncertain. He has expressed a clear desire to return, and his performance in the postseason backs that up. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo But as free agency approaches, the final say rests with the front office. There is little doubt that Perry's experience and determination make him a valuable locker room voice, especially for a team built to contend again next year. Read more: Brad Marchand's wife, Katrina Marchand, celebrated the Stanley Cup win poolside with friends and the iconic trophy Until then, Corey Perry is left to sit with the weight of another near miss. His heartbreak serves as a reminder that even the most accomplished athletes still chase the dream of going out on top. Whether Edmonton offers him one more run at it will be the next storyline to watch this summer. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
