Nolan Patrick C VGK Sun 10/1/17 8:57 PM
Nolan Patrick
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Patrick has made the Flyers' roster for Opening Night.
EDGE Analysis
Patrick was immediately given a chance to make Philadelphia's roster after being second overall in this year's draft, and he capitalized on the opportunity, impressing the coaching staff enough to likely open the campaign as the team's second-line center.
Nolan Patrick C VGK Fri 9/15/17 8:51 PM
Nolan Patrick
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Patrick centered Jordan Weal and Wayne Simmonds (a presumed a top-six line) during the team's opening training camp practice Friday, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Patrick was the NHL's No. 2 overall draft selection by the Flyers in June and coach Dave Hakstol heaped some praise on the rookie following the session, saying "I thought they both looked like they belonged today." The Flyers' lines should sort themselves out further as camp progresses, but Patrick possesses the pedigree of a potential instant impact player after accumulating 46 points over 33 games in junior hockey last season.