Nolan Patrick is a free agent this upcoming offseason. The Philadelphia Flyers can negotiate with caution as Patrick, and a new agent, recalibrate.
Once a player declares eligible for a draft, they’re automatically hoping that their draft spot lands a favorable contract. That’s part of what makes a trending topic out of a first-round player slipping into the second. For the player, it’s as much a mental attack as it could be financially. In the interest of Nolan Patrick, he’s the former second overall pick by the Philadelphia Flyers.