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O&B Puckcast Episode #310 Flyers Prospect Outlook with Scott Wheeler
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Isaiah and Dan welcome Scott Wheeler, who covers the NHL Draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic, to discuss how the young players and prospects on the Flyers’ roster are shaping the team’s timeline for success. The panel reviews Scott’s latest articles from a Flyers perspective and considers whether the team’s recent playoff run—including its first-round victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins—has changed his concerns about its direction.
Scott’s 2023 redraft sparks a lively discussion about the Flyers’ scouting successes. The panel also explores whether a prospect’s league-wide market value should factor into the best-player-available (BPA) calculation, given that prospects can serve as trade currency as much as future roster players. The topic stems from the team’s unsuccessful attempts to improve its NHL roster at the draft in June.
The conversation concludes with a look at the new contracts for Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale, which give the Flyers flexibility—an apparent theme following their unsuccessful offer sheet for Leo Carlsson. The panel also discusses the possibility of acquiring Arber Xhekaj, Rick Tocchet’s placement in The Hockey News’ coaching rankings, the WJSS and more!
Scott’s latest articles :
- Top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking: McKenna, Stenberg, Martone lead summer 2026 list - The Athletic
- nytimes.com/athletic/7416272/2026/07/15/nhl-goalie-prospects-ranking-2026
- nytimes.com/athletic/7433581/2026/07/23/nhl-draft-2023-redraft-bedard-carlsson
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