Imagine being selected in the 5th round, 133rd overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers.
Your name is Alex Bump and despite not being highly touted like Connor Bedard, you have proven your worth.
Entries leaders:
1. Alex Bump (Oma) 2. Oliver Moore (Usa) 3. Cole Knuble (Far) 4. Macklin Celebrini (Chi) 5. Jayden Perron (Chi) 6. Trevor Connelly (Tri) 7. Will Smith (Usa) 8. Will Whitelaw (Yng) 9. Sam Harris (Sfs) 10. Quinn Finley (Mad/Chi)
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Gabe Foley, the Head of North American scouting, has provided us with a list of zone entry leaders, and to our surprise, Connor Bedard isn't on it.
However, Alex Bump, the 5th-round pick from Omaha, is ranked #1 compared to other notable players such as Oliver Moore, Cole Knuble, Macklin Celebrini, and Will Smith, who is ranked #7.
The Flyers may have found a diamond in the rough with Alex Bump. He has impressed at camp and his analytics also speak for themselves.