The 2023 NHL Draft is a little more than a week away and there are a lot of questions surrounding what the Flyers are planning to do with the 7th overall pick.
Flyers beat reporters [Olivia Reiner](https://twitter.com/ReinerOlivia/status/1671140853463564289?s=20) and [Giana Han](https://twitter.com/giana_jade/status/1670899313587765250?s=20) have been analyzing all of the top prospects and will be answering your questions regarding the draft. They will begin answering questions at 1 p.m., but feel free to submit your questions now! You can also toss in some questions about the Flyers’ new uniforms!
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Who would be your picks for the Flyers to draft at 22? We have a smaller group at 7, but it feels like 22 might be a bit more open for selection.
Have either Olivia or Giana been to the draft(s) in person before? If so, how do the hosting team(s) treat the reporters from other cities? Which was your favorite so far?
I’d love to get an insight to the reporter experience in another city for the draft, if it’s any different. I’ve seen so many reporters react or speak out about certain arena experiences already.
There’s been a ton of emphasis on making the blue line a priority in the rebuild, but it seems like the forward prospects outweigh the defenseman prospects at 7 in terms of ceiling.
Do you think the Flyers would rather go with a defenseman like Reinbacher at 7 who projects as a high floor, not-as-high ceiling defenseman, or would they go with a forward who fits what they’re trying to build in terms of a high competitive, high skill culture like Leonard or Benson and worry more about defensemen later down the line?
When do you think the next set of trades will happen? It’s almost a guarantee that Hayes is gone – do you see that happening before/during/after the draft?
Would 7&22 be enough to get up to 4 to draft Michkov?
I know it’s seemingly a long shot, but if Michkov falls to us at #7, do you think the Flyers take him with all the risks involved.
After going through the Fedotov situation I feel like we might be scared off from Russian players for a while. But with new blood in charge and a potential generational talent there is huge upside to taking him.
What are the chances in your opinion of the Flyers being involved in a draft day trade in the first round
Based on comments from Keith Jones it seems like he wants to build the team through the blue line. I follow the Flyers but not the league or prospects/minors, is that a solid strategy? Or should they go best player available like the 76ers during the initial Process years (drafting a buncha centers cuz they were the “best available” and hoping one works)? Thanks for doing this!
Would you like to see the Flyers roll the dice on Michkov?
Do the Flyers have the assets to trade up for Bedard? What would that package look like?
Hi, appreciate yall taking the time to do this!
How much do you think relationships built through the draft combine, personal interviews, and other interactions with the scouting department play into a teams (or in this case specifically the Flyers) draft selections?
From /u/azsoup in the announcement thread:
Hi Giana-Penn State is well represented in hockey media across the NHL. In your opinion, how has Penn State helped prepare writers for a successful career covering the NHL.
Keep up the good work and thank your for your time.
from /u/eagsrock20 in the announcement thread:
Hi appreciate all your coverage and really enjoy your stuff! What was one of your favorite stories to write? Side note also love the ask the beats bit, always nice to get to know the people who cover the team
Have you heard any information on trading down the 7th pick for a D prospect? If not, does it still seem likely we drafting a defenseman at 7th?
Who do you predict the Flyers will take at 7?
Who would you take at 7?
Currently the Flyers don’t have a second round pick. Do you think Danny is gonna try to get one by draft day?
What impact will having Zachary Wertz at the draft table have on the Flyers luck in the Draft? Honestly, I am going to look for him on TV. He’s one of my favourite all-time Flyers signings.
Any chance of Will Smith falling to #7?
Going to be wrapping up soon! There’s still time to submit your questions.
Thanks for doing this. I’ve heard rumors that the Flyers are high on Dvorsky and Sandin-Pellikka. Does this match with anything you’ve heard? And if not, is there other players that you believe that the Flyers favor? Last year it was increasingly obvious that Flyers liked Gauthier, but it doesn’t seem so apparent this year.
Fate of the universe on the line
Do you think we would actually take Michkov?