Flyers Select Six Players in the 2026 NHL Draft

Key Points:

• The Philadelphia Flyers selected six players in the 2026 NHL Draft, including one first-round pick and five picks in rounds 2-7, with selections made remotely from Atlantic City, NJ.
• First-round pick Maksim Sokolovskii, a 6-foot-7 defenseman from the London Knights (OHL), was praised for his consistent progression and strong defensive play throughout the season.
• The Flyers acquired two goaltenders: Martin Psohlavec (62nd overall), noted for his size and athleticism in the Czech U20 league, and Marek Sklenicka (120th overall), who showed steady improvement in the WHL and international competition.
• Other notable picks include defenseman Brek Liske, a two-way player who contributed to a WHL Championship, forward KJ Sauer, a sizable center with skating ability and USHL experience, and defenseman Max Laatikainen, an energetic offensive player from Finland’s Kiekko-Espoo and national team.
• The Flyers traded their 21st overall pick to San Jose in exchange for the 27th, 62nd, and 120th overall selections, enabling multiple strategic picks in the draft.