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28-06-2025
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Flyers Must Avoid Brady Martin at 6, But Consider Moving Up for Him
Brady Martin is a popular draft choice for the Flyers at the No. 6 pick. (Photo: Michael Augello, The Hockey News) With the 2025 NHL Draft rapidly approaching, the chatter around Brady Martin and the Philadelphia Flyers has seemingly increased tenfold. While he's a good prospect, the Flyers must pass on Martin with the sixth overall pick. Advertisement Martin, 18, endeared himself to NHL front offices with a dazzling performance at the 2025 U18 World Juniors with Canada, scoring three goals, eight assists, and 11 points in seven games whilst stuffing the stat sheet with 29 penalty minutes and a +15 rating. Martin, alongside fellow top draft prospects Braden Cootes, Lev Katzin, Cole Reschny, Ben Kindel, and Jackson Smith, won gold with Canada at the tournament. So, why would the Flyers have to pass on Martin? The answer is simple: they can find a more talented player that early in the draft... but this is not to say that they shouldn't target him again soon after. For instance, the Flyers have been heavily linked to elite offensive talents like James Hagens, Porter Martone, and Jake O'Brien in recent weeks. It's implied that the Flyers will favor a center, given their needs, like Hagens or O'Brien. Advertisement On the other hand, there are some concerns as to whether Martin can play center at the NHL level and if he has the hockey IQ to become productive offensively at the level necessary to justify his potential draft position. This is one of the traits Flyers assistant GM Brent Flahr and his group of scouts values the most. Flyers Have New Trade-Up Possibility in NHL Draft Flyers Have New Trade-Up Possibility in NHL Draft If the Philadelphia Flyers wish to move up in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Los Angeles Kings have presented them a golden opportunity to do so. And if the Flyers ultimately draft a winger, they would be much better off taking a Martone or a Victor Eklund, Martin's leadership and playstyle notwithstanding. Advertisement The Soo Greyhounds ace is currently ranked 10th on EliteProspects' consolidated rankings, which would make him a far more attractive prime trade-up target instead of the borderline top-5 selection that many believe he will be. For example, let's assume that the Flyers draft Hagens sixth, making him the No. 1 center of their future. That leaves the Flyers with the 22nd and 31st picks to find a deal to move up for Martin, which may exist with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pens hold the 11th and 12th picks after the New York Rangers officially transferred their 2025 first-round pick to Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Suddenly, the Flyers would have a long-term center core of Trevor Zegras, Hagens, Jett Luchanko, and Martin, with Martin and Zegras having the flexibility to play wing if needed. Advertisement Martin finds himself highly coveted around the NHL due to his playstyle, which has drawn some comparisons to Sam Bennett. With Florida winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, everyone is convinced that they must have a Sam Bennett to be a good hockey team. There may be some truth to that, certainly, but the Flyers cannot acquire the "playoff-type" player at the expense of raw talent and upside. But, if you can form two long-term duos with, say, Hagens and Matvei Michkov (Line 1) and Zegras and Martin (Line 2), pulling the trigger and helping out a youth-starved team like the Penguins may very well prove beneficial down the road.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
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The Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live: Reaction As Panthers Beat Hurricanes In Game 1
Welcome to The Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live, streaming nightly during the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs. After the big game of the night, our experts go live to react to the match that was, break down the key moments and storylines and read your opinions. Advertisement On tonight's show, Katie Gaus and Michael Augello react to the Florida Panthers beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final. Panthers vs Hurricanes Game 1 - Playoff Frenzy | The Hockey News Panthers vs Hurricanes Game 1 - Playoff Frenzy | The Hockey News Welcome to Playoff Frenzy Live by The Hockey News presented by where we give our live reactions and break down the latest news to all the biggest g... Share your thoughts in the comments, and the hosts may discuss your message during the stream. Check out the show right now. Promo image credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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04-06-2025
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The Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live: Join The Chat As Hurricanes Save Season With Win Over Panthers
Welcome to The Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live, streaming nightly during the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs. After the big game of the night, our experts go live to react to the match that was, break down the key moments and storylines and read your opinions. Advertisement On tonight's show, Michael Augello and Katie Gaus react to the Carolina Hurricanes saving their season with a 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 Monday night. The Panthers now lead the series 3-1. Panthers vs Hurricanes Game 4 - Playoff Frenzy | The Hockey News Panthers vs Hurricanes Game 4 - Playoff Frenzy | The Hockey News Tune in to Playoff Frenzy Live presented by The Hockey News, where we recap all of the biggest news and game action from every night of the 2025 Stanley Cup ... Share your thoughts in the comments, and the hosts may discuss your message during the stream. Check out the show right now. Promo image credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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02-06-2025
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The Wraparound: Have The Oilers And Panthers Changed The Importance Of Regular-Season Results?
As time ticks down to the Stanley Cup final, the Wraparound is here with more rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics. Have The Oilers And Panthers Changed The Importance Of Regular-Season Results? by The Wraparound Have The Oilers And Panthers Changed The Importance Of Regular-Season Results? by The Wraparound undefined Advertisement Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:00: Have the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers changed people's perspective on the NHL's regular season? 4:22: Who do the Oilers need to step up the most in the absence of Zach Hyman? 8:57: Can Alexander Barkov become the all-time leader in Selke Trophy wins? 10:52: Has Pete DeBoer's confidence in Jake Oettinger changed after his performance in the Western Conference final? 16:30 Will Easton Cowan go down as one of the best London Knights players ever? 20:00: Could the Toronto Maple Leafs approach Morgan Rielly about potentially facilitating a trade this summer? Advertisement 22:20: Did the Tampa Bay Lightning make a good long-term bet by extending Yanni Gourde? 24:05: Breaking down the players and personnel involved in the second season of Faceoff: Inside The NHL 26:22: What value will Jarmo Kekalainen bring to the Buffalo Sabres? 28:31: Should the Montreal Canadiens' Ivan Demidov be the front-runner to win the Calder Trophy for the 2025-26 season? See below for where to subscribe to the show for future episodes. Apple Podcasts Spotify Podbean iHeartRadio Amazon Promo image credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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01-06-2025
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The Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live: Join The Conversation As Maple Leafs Eliminate Senators
Welcome to The Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live, streaming nightly during the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs. After the big game of the night, our experts go live to react to the match that was, break down the key moments and storylines, provide updates on the rest of the night's NHL slate and read your opinions. Advertisement On tonight's show, Katie Gaus and Michael Augello react to the Toronto Maple Leafs beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in Game 6 and winning the series. The Maple Leafs lost twice before winning the series, and they now face the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers, in the second round. Leafs vs. Sens Game 6 - Playoff Frenzy Leafs vs. Sens Game 6 - Playoff Frenzy Welcome to Playoff Frenzy Live by The Hockey News, where we're recapping all of the action from Game 6 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators. Share your thoughts in the comments and live chat, and the hosts may discuss your message during the stream. Check out the show right now.
