Some key potential draftees to watch for the Flyers on day 2 of the draft

Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft (rounds 2-7) is today (Saturday, June 27), starting around 11 a.m. ET on NHL Network/ESPN App.

The Flyers already selected massive LHD Maksim Sokolovskii (6’8″, 238 lbs, London Knights) at No. 27 overall on Day 1 after trading back from 21. They enter Day 2 with these picks Round 2 #53 and #62, Round 5 #120 and #136, and Round 7 #213.

Key Context for Flyers on Day 2

• The organization has emphasized best-player-available in recent drafts but has needs at center (depth behind top prospects) and possibly more defense or skilled forwards.
• Sokolovskii adds size/physicality on the left side; they may look for complementary pieces like centers, two-way forwards, or more mobile defensemen.
• Day 2 often yields good value in the 50s range—think players who could develop into NHL contributors (e.g., similar to past mid-round hits).

Players to Watch for the Flyers (Especially Around Pick 53). These are names frequently linked to the Flyers, based on scouting reports and big boards:

• Centers/Forwards with upside:
  • Brooks Rogowski (C, Oshawa OHL) — Huge center (6’7″+) who can overwhelm opponents physically. Fits the Flyers’ gritty style.
  • Yegor Shilov— Smart, projectable centers with two-way or offensive tools.
  • Mathis Preston (RW, Vancouver WHL) or Ryan Roobroeck (LW, Niagara OHL) — Skilled wingers with tools; Preston has “all the tools” but had a tougher year.
• Defensemen (to complement Sokolovskii) and Goalies:
  • Xavier Villeneuve (D, Blainville-Boisbriand QMJHL,)- Mobile, creative puck-mover often ranked as a top available D.
  • Other sleepers/late-round targets: Look for high-hockey-IQ Europeans, USNTDP or college commits, or physical forwards in Rounds 5/7. Flyers scouts like character, compete, and size.
  • Tobias Trejbal (Youngstown, USHL), G
  • Brady Knowling – USNTDP, G

Day 2 is where depth is built. The Flyers could add a center or skilled forward to balance their big D pick from Day 1. Expect value picks who fit their compete-heavy identity! Check live updates as the draft progresses.

As of early Day 2 (Round 2 starting), here are strong prospects still available for the Flyers at pick #53 (and later picks). Round 1 is wrapped up, with the Flyers taking massive LHD Maksim Sokolovskii at #27.

Availability shifts fast with trades and team preferences, more Prospects to watch

• Mathis Preston (RW, Vancouver WHL): High-skill winger with tools; had a tougher draft year but remains a riser with offensive upside.
• Yegor Shilov (C, Victoriaville QMJHL) or Brooks Rogowski (C, Oshawa OHL): Centers with size, hockey sense, and two-way potential. Flyers have long sought center depth—Rogowski’s size (6’7″+ range) fits their physical style perfectly.
• Ryan Roobroeck (LW, Niagara OHL): Skilled, productive forward with good compete.
• Nikita Shcherbakov (D, Neftemamsk MHL): Physical, projectable blueliner.
• Adam Valentini (C, Michigan NCAA) or Casey Mutryn (RW, USNTDP): College/USHL commits with intelligence and upside for later development

Flyers Approach on Day 2 should be:

• Best-player-available remains the mantra, balanced with need (centers, left-shot D, skilled forwards who play hard).
• They value compete, size, and character. A center or high-upside forward at #53 would complement Sokolovskii well.
• Later picks (#136, #213) are for depth/sleepers (e.g., Europeans, overagers, or toolsy players).

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