![]() The usual smattering of USHL players and players already in college - including the consensus second overall pick and another potential top-20 pick - are scattered within this year's potential first round. ![]() Flahr thinks the top Russians will be selected within or close to NHL teams' internal BPA (best player available) ranges but it's also possible there will be a surprise or two come Wednesday in how highly one or more of the most-touted Russians rise or fall in the actual selection order. In terms of sheer talent, there could be as many as four Russian prospects selected in the first round but their actual Draft range is a bit tougher to pin down. It's also a good year for the CHL (particularly the Western Hockey League and Sweden. The 2023 Draft is another good one for prospects from US National Team Development Program (NTDP) - a frequent talent source for the Flyers in recent Drafts. This mock Draft will not reflect the goalie depth but Flyers general manager Brent Flahr expects there to be a run on goalies taken in close proximity at some point on Day Two of the Draft. It's an above average Draft in terms of goalies - possibly even including a first-rounder. ![]() However, this year is considered relatively shallow in terms of currently projectable top-three defensemen. ![]()
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