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Flyers Pick 21st, Target 97-Point Klepov

6/19/2026

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Summary

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The Philadelphia Flyers will pick 21st in the 2026 NHL draft on June 26-27, their lowest slot since 2020.
General manager Danny Briere said the club still aims to build a team despite entering the draft with four picks after a trade with Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Flyers target OHL right-winger Nikita Klepov, who posted 97 points in 67 games, to raise their 14.1 % power-play rate.

History

Historical Context

Drafted 11th overall in 2003, Jeff Carter quickly became a cornerstone for the Philadelphia Flyers, helping them reach the 2008 Eastern Conference final and posting a team-leading 46 goals in 2008-09. His early impact was highlighted by a Calder Cup win with the AHL’s Philadelphia Phantoms in 2005, illustrating the franchise’s tradition of building around high-draft selections.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Flyers will pick 21st in the 2026 NHL draft on June 26-27, their lowest slot since 2020.
General manager Danny Briere said the club still aims to build a team despite entering the draft with four picks after a trade with Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Flyers target OHL right-winger Nikita Klepov, who posted 97 points in 67 games, to raise their 14.1 % power-play rate.

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