Flyers 2026 NHL Mock Draft 4.0: Round 2 Trade-Up

The 2026 NHL Draft is finally here. As of writing, the Philadelphia Flyers have the following draft picks: No. 21, No. 53, No. 136, and No. 213. What’s in store for them in my fourth and final mock draft?

Round 1, Pick 21: Ilia Morozov, C, Miami RedHawks (NCAA)

For whatever reason, TSN‘s Craig Button has a knack for nailing the Flyers’ first-round selections in his mock drafts. In his latest, he had the Orange and Black taking Miami RedHawks centerman Ilia Morozov. What makes the 17-year-old an enticing choice?

Well, for one, the Flyers would probably like another big center (6-foot-3, 205 pounds) in their prospect pool. Morozov plays the part, showcasing physicality and two-way prowess, and he’s a decent skater. But there are some offensive question marks despite recording eight goals and 12 assists across 36 NCAA contests as a freshman.

The appeal is that the Flyers could be getting a middle-six center here, and one who is a bit more projectable than either Jett Luchanko or Jack Nesbitt.

Round 2, Pick 37: Xavier Villeneuve, D, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)

Perhaps trading up for an undersized defenseman is a bit out of character for the Flyers, but assistant general manager Brent Flahr recently said, “If you’re undersized, you have to be dynamic,”—a box that Xavier Villeneuve checks (from ‘Q&A: Brent Flahr on the Flyers’ draft strategy with the 21^st pick, whether trading the pick is an option, and more,’ The Inquirer, June 15, 2026). So, it’s plausible, especially after the Emil Andrae trade.

With an injury causing him to miss a decent chunk of games in addition to concerns in his defensive game, Villeneuve could be an option in this range. I have the Flyers trading pick 53 and the 2027 fourth-rounder they got in the Garnet Hathaway trade to select the 5-foot-11 blueliner.

In the regular season and the playoffs, Villeneuve accumulated 12 goals and 40 assists in 54 games. He had similar production in his draft-minus-one season, but in a larger sample size. The shot isn’t high-end, but the skill level certainly is. The 18-year-old left-shot defender has top-four potential, though I personally believe his Lane Hutson-hyped ceiling is exaggerated.

Round 5, Pick 136: Oleg Kulebyakin, LW, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)

With the Flyers trading up from the sixth to the fifth round via the Hathaway deal, they could make a sneaky-good pick here.

You rarely find a combination of skill and IQ of Oleg Kulebyakin’s magnitude at this stage of the draft, but because he’s a 5-foot-10 winger, there’s a real possibility he’s available. The 18-year-old recorded 29 goals and 46 assists in 68 total games this past season.

Kulebyakin is a fluid skater, with, according to Neutral Zone, an up-and-down motor. He’ll be a fun player to monitor—we could be looking at a potential gem.

Round 7, Pick 213: Roman Laman, C, Omskie Yastreby (MHL)

To end off, I have the Flyers taking a chance on a 5-foot-11, 176-pound center out of Russia’s top junior league (MHL). He recorded 16 goals and 26 assists in 64 total games.

My own insight here is limited due to not having access to MHL tape, but the reports on him are encouraging. A featured snippet from Elite Prospects‘ draft guide says, “Laman keeps the puck in his team’s control in transition, extends possession on the boards, drives inside to push back defenders, forechecks to pressure the opposition, blocks shots, and ties up sticks” (from ‘2026 NHL Draft Guide,’ Elite Prospects, June 2, 2026).

Ultimately, Laman seems to be as complete a package as you can get in Round 7. He may not make it that far, but he’s not being projected to go much higher, either.

We could be in store for a wild two days on June 26 and 27. It’s possible that the Flyers do nothing, but the action around the league is set to be juicy.