I think there's some real juice behind Alexander Zharovsky as a first-round candidate.
NHL teams are well aware of the risk involved with drafting him, so it's going to come down to who's willing to be aggressive enough to pull the trigger first.
Keeping eyes on Philadelphia.
ASF reported the Flyers tried getting Zegras in a Farabee deal previously.
Wouldn’t shock me if they have interest again. Can be a stop gap C this year & eventually move to the wing.
Contract is appealing given how Briere operates in not wanting to commit long term right away.
Old school guys don't like him, hockey nerds don't like him...I'm still holding on to my Zegras stock. I think he's a center and I think he has a second act with point per game potential.
The Flyers really liking Alexander Zharovsky is music to my ears. One of my favorite prospects in the class when it comes to betting on tools. Was flying under the radar as an option for the 2nd round, but now has 1st round helium after the gold star camp in Florida.
Finally listened to the Schaefer interview & all I can say is wow. One of the most grounded & mature 17 year olds you’ll ever listen to.
Impossible not to root for this kid after what he’s been through. Has a great head on his shoulders & will be a fantastic role model for kids.
All the Martin & Philly talk that’s getting out there just smells like a smokescreen to get someone they want to fall.
One thing Briere & Jones have done well since they took over is manipulate the media. Especially when it comes to the draft, they’ve never leaked who they want
Trying to finish the final mock draft while chasing down last-minute intel is a form of psychological warfare.
I’ve swapped so many players in the last hour, and I’m still not convinced of anything other than this draft is destined for some surprises.