The Flyers are pining for a playoff spot. But if a few things transpire this 2025-26 season, they could also end up in the Gavin McKenna draft lottery sweepstakes.
The season hasn’t even started yet. Hell, the pre-season hasn’t started yet. So there’s a long way to go before the 2026 NHL Draft rolls around. As is the case every year, the NHL holds its draft lottery during playoff time, with those teams with the most lottery balls possibly looking to land Gavin McKenna, the forward who, as of now, is the consensus top pick in 2026.