Fansided · Aug 20, 2021
Flyers Prospect Notes: No Action for Two Former First-Rounders
LOWELL, MA - MARCH 6: Jay O'Brien #18 of the Boston University Terriers skates against the Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks during NCAA men's hockey at the Tsongas Center on March 6, 2021 in Lowell, Massachusetts. The game ended in a 3-3 tie with the Terriers also winning an extra point in a shootout. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)
Former Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall drafted notable current players like Ivan Provorov, Carter Hart, and Joel Farabee during his tenure in Philadelphia. His persistent emphasis on drafting and patience in player development helped the organization’s prospect pool overall, but it also came with its fair share of disappointments.