One step closer to the top 10 in our countdown, Western Michigan star Wade Allison comes in at number 12. Ever since Jeff Carter was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the wacky, wild, franchise history changing summer of 2011, Flyers fans have begged for a pure goal scorer. Although I’m not sure if Allison has the capabilities to become Jeff Carter, he sure as hell has the skill set to be the kind of sniper Flyers fans are craving.
Before tearing his ACL in mid January, the star winger was possibly on his way to a Hobey Baker trophy-winning season as a sophomore.