The Hockey News’ main site has revealed players 41 to 60 from their latest top 100 NHL-affiliated prospect rankings. Three Philadelphia Flyers made the cut with the latest batch: Jack Nesbitt (No. 48), Jett Luchanko (No. 49), and David Jiricek (No. 51).
Nesbitt was selected by the Flyers with the 12th overall pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-4 forward had a strong regular season with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, as he had 25 goals, 33 assists, 58 points, and a plus-26 rating in 55 games. With this, it makes sense that he made these rankings.
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Luchanko was selected by the Flyers with the 13th overall pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. In 38 games this season split between the Guelph Storm and Brantford Bulldogs, the 19-year-old had seven goals, 36 assists, and 43 points.
As for Jiricek, the Flyers acquired him at the trade deadline from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Bobby Brink. The 6-foot-4 blueliner is still looking to cement himself as a full-time NHL defenseman, but there is no question that he has good upside. In seven games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms since the trade, he has two goals and six points.
