Could Nesbitt Be the Next Couturier? A Former Flyer Thinks So—Here’s Why
VOORHEES, N.J. — Jack Nesbitt was aware of the 2025 NHL pre-draft rankings.
“Definitely a little bit,” he said.
Some experts and scouting services had him around the top 20, but others didn’t. He was slotted as low as 48th on EliteProspects.com. So when the Flyers traded two first-round picks (Nos. 22 and 31) to move up and select Nesbitt at 12th overall a little over a week ago, the decision was probably met with a share of skepticism.
But Nesbitt didn’t sound bothered by it.
“I know I was ranked either 10 to 20 or even lower,” the 18-year-old center said Wednesday at Flyers development camp. “I just went into the draft knowing that I could be a first-rounder and if I dropped out of there, it’s OK, it’s just a pick. But I’m very happy about going 12th, I know a lot of people didn’t expect that. I’m very happy about it, proud about it and I’m honored to be in this position.”
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