1. Make every pick where it lays.
  2. Trade for picks of equal value in ‘26, ‘27.
  3. Use them in a likely huge overpay to move the top pick up from 5 to 4, or 6 to 5 etc (might be completely impossible).
  4. Use them to move the 2nd best pick from 25 to 11 let’s say.
  5. Use them to just make small jumps to get your guy between 24 and 50.
  6. Trade for a need (1C) now. A young guy like Rossi, Cozens, Zegras, Norris etc. Maybe a young LD.

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  1. Make the picks where they lay or make small moves up to get our guy. No big trades yet.

  3. I would attempt 2, try to flip some picks into ’26 ideally, maybe the latest 1st rounder like last year depending on where it lands and a couple of the 2nds.

    I wouldn’t want to make every pick, and I don’t think 3 and 6 are realistic. Smaller jumps in the later first round, and possibly larger jumps in the 2nd round I could see being possible. I’m not sure 25 to 11 is realistic, though.

  4. My first thought is trading up. That depends on who is on the board though. But genuinely, I see no issue with using them all. More darts to throw.

  5. Probably 5. Maybe 3, if certain players are still on the board. Similarly for 4… if certain players are still available.

  6. I’d like them to take whatever they end up with the first 1st rd pick and I’d like to them to jump up and package something to move up higher with the second 1st rd pick. Even if it means using the third 1st and more to do so.

  7. one of the 2nds has to be haoxi “simon” Wang.

    name alone should be good enough reason. dude being huge is also a plus.

  8. If I’m the flyers, ALOT of my deep picks are getting packaged with our later picks this year for an upgrade if possible. Maybe moving future year picks with a bloated contract in the off season for a nice defensive piece or even goaltender if possible.

  10. In a perfect world, I would like to flip at least one first rounder and a second rounder to the 2026 draft. The first rounder might not be realistic, it’s pretty rare for a team to trade next year’s first to get a pick in the 20s or 30s this year, like Edmonton did with us last year. But if there’s an opportunity to do that, it would be ideal.

    I’d prefer not to make four 2nd round picks. Kick one or two to 2026, or use one to acquire a roster player or prospect who makes sense for our timeline. Or alternatively, package one of the EDM/COL 1sts with a 2nd rounder to move up higher in the 1st round and pick somewhere in the teens.

  12. Yeah I’d just make the picks, try to trade up if an opportunity arises. Other than that, take calls on your picks and if someone offers a young player or prospect definitely consider that. Also make calls on a few potential reclamation projects, trades like Seattle made for Kakko.

    I’ve seen some people say we should use our picks (not in here, on twitter/such) to offload the Couturier contract, no matter the cost. That’s the literal worst thing we could do imo. We have tons of money next year and no need for an extra $8m. Especially since contending for playoffs isn’t a focus and we are low on Centers. Coots might even end up like Ellis in two-four years if we just ride his contract out

  13. Jack Murtagh/Ravensbergen/Malcolm Spence/Ivan Ryabkin. That is with the 2 late first, if we get 2/4 I will be happy.

  15. I’d do whatever gets you Misa or Hagens. After that I’d just load up on the next best centers with what’s left. (Maybe some meat on the wings or a goalie/D-man if the scouting department really loves them.)

  16. I think #2 is highly likely, trading back into next year’s draft. We’ve seen Danny do it before, I expect he does it again.

    But in my mind, depending on what pick we get, I wonder how hard Danny will push to get into the top 2 of this draft. If we have #3 or #4, we’re in a pretty realistic starting point to try to push for Misa. Maybe the Hawks have #2 and they really want to draft Martone… That would be an ideal scenario for Danny to navigate.

  17. 1 or 2 personally. Depending on the prices of any other trade options of course. Definitely explore the price to trade up to the top 3 or to get a guy like Rossi I just doubt it’ll be worth the cost and we are still earlier in the rebuild. There are great players to be found from 25-50 if you’ve got a good scouting department

  18. Trade picks for B. Tkachuk. No way he wants to stay in Canada long term after the 4 nations.

  21. This is not a draft worth moving up in IMO if we ultimately land in the 4-6 area.

  22. With picks between 24 and 50, I hope they use them all and select players to fill the pipeline. If the Flyers need more picks for 2026, they have players they can move.

  23. Bill Zonnon aka Bilzo Swaggins. If Danny does nothing else this draft I’ll still be happy. Also Carter Bear if he falls to us and it doesnt compromise picking Bill.

  24. I’m making my top five pick. Then I’m playing the draft by ear. Trying to move those late picks for a talent already here. If there’s a chance to pry a Simon Nemec or Brad Lambert for a package including firsts I’d love that.

    And before anybody says it, I know that these trades don’t happen a lot, I’m not expecting it. This is just what I would be trying to do. If I didn’t get any hitters, I’m taking swings with my two picks on upside, targeting centers

  26. Honestly, make as many picks as possible. This team hasn’t hit on a draft pick outside of the top 15 since G. It’s insane how poorly they’ve drafted and the root cause of their problems

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