The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is going to be here before we know it. The scouting combine took place in Buffalo this past weekend, and we\u2019re starting to get some post-combine mock drafts based on the information learned there.<\/p>\n
How much that information ultimately ends up factoring into teams\u2019 decisions or not is another story, but the Philadelphia Flyers have been consistent in drafting based on at least one combine test.<\/p>\n
The Flyers have the 21st overall pick in this year\u2019s NHL Draft. After getting the sixth pick and then trading up to 12 last year, Danny Briere & Co. are slotted to pick in the latter half of the first round after winning a round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n
There is always a chance that they trade the pick, but let\u2019s take a look at who some of the draft experts have the Flyers taking at No. 21.<\/p>\n
NHL.com<\/a> \u2013 Adam Kimelman, Mike G. Morreale (June 8)<\/p>\n Kimelman \u2014 Alexander Command, C, Orebro Jr. (SWE-JR.):\u00a0The Flyers have selected a center in the top two rounds four times in the past two years, but they could look to further strengthen that position if Command is available here. He plays a high-compete, 200-foot game and never takes a shift off. He\u2019s smart, solid and a strong skater who can be relentless on the forecheck, with an edge that is reminiscent of former Flyers center Scott Laughton.<\/p>\n Morreale \u2014 Jack Hextall, C, Youngstown (USHL):\u00a0The Flyers could use more high-end forward talent in their pipeline, especially down the middle, and Hextall fits that need well. The right-handed shot had 58 points (20 goals, 38 assists) in 59 games this season. Hextall (6-foot, 188) is considered a playmaker, and the 18-year-old has taken significant strides since the start of the season, becoming more efficient and polished with the puck. Hextall creates separation with his smooth edgework, finding open lanes and developing into a more consistent scoring threat as the season progressed. He\u2019s committed to Michigan State next season.<\/p>\n It\u2019s no surprise to see the Flyers mocked to take a center by both Kimelman and Morreale at NHL.com. <\/p>\n Command sounds like a Flyers pick, and Hextall even more so. Outside of the familial connection, Philadelphia seems to like this kind of player in recent years.<\/p>\n On Elite Prospects\u2019 consolidated ranking<\/a>, which takes the composite of various experts, Command is at 26, and Hextall is at 32, so these would be reaches based on that. That wouldn\u2019t be too surprising given the selections of Jett Luchanko and Jack Nesbitt in the last two drafts.<\/p>\n theScore<\/a> \u2013 Josh Wegman, Kyle Cushman (June 8)<\/p>\n Brooks Rogowski (C, Oshawa Generals)<\/p>\n Standing at 6-foot-7 and 236 pounds, Rogowski is a behemoth on the ice, though he moves surprisingly well for his size. Teams will hope he can become a unique middle-six piece.<\/p>\n Rogowski just screams Flyers. He has a large frame and can already skate fairly well. He\u2019d add another big center to the pipeline alongside Nesbitt.<\/p>\n He\u2019s ranked 28th on EP\u2019s consolidated ranking, but some are more skeptical of him. Button has him ranked 57th, and a few other outlets have him in the 40s.<\/p>\n Bleacher Report<\/a> \u2013 Joe Yerdon (June 7)<\/p>\n 21.\u00a0Philadelphia Flyers: Alexander Command, C, Orebro HK (SHL) The Swedish center is ranked as highly as 10th (Hockey Prospect Radio) and 13th (Craig Button), but as low as 35th (Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News) and 37th (Smaht Scouting). He should be taken at some point in the first round.<\/p>\n Daily Faceoff<\/a> \u2013 Steven Ellis (June 4)<\/p>\n
Another pick of Command by Bleacher Report\u2019s Joe Yerdon.<\/p>\n