For a while now, the assumption was that the Flyers would at least attempt to move up in the NHL Draft, which will be held at the Wells Fargo Center from June 27-28.
The Courier-Post’s Dave Isaac is reporting that Flyers GM Ron Hextall “stongly hints” that the Flyers will move up in the draft.
The Scott Hartnell / RJ Umberger trade brought the Flyers another pick, but didn’t cross anything off their offseason checklist. Right now, they still need to add a first-line winger who can put the puck in the net, as well as at least one more capable defenseman.