“Under the Flyers Microscope” is a featured column from Philly Sports Network focusing on the play of a Flyers prospect in one particular game. This week, the attention is on German Rubtsov and his NHL debut.
Former first-round selection, German Rubtsov, has been an interesting Philadelphia Flyers prospect to follow. Since being drafted, expectations for the young center have fluctuated more than the stock market. During his time in the QMJHL, some were ready to label the Russian native a bust as he just did not seem capable of generating enough offense to be an effective player at the professional level.