Three Flyers Prospects to Play in Summer Showcase

Recently, it was announced that Flyers prospects Cutter Gautier, Devin Kaplan, and Cole Knuble will participate in the World Junior Summer Showcase, starting on July 29th.

Among the three prospects, Gauthier stands out as the most prominent. He was selected in the 2022 entry draft in the first round, 5th overall. Opting to commit to another season with Boston College, he aims to further develop his skills and be ready for the Flyers when they need him in the coming year or two.

In his 32 games for Boston, Gauthier impressively scored sixteen goals, assisted 21 times, accumulated 37 points, and incurred 37 penalty minutes. His offensive efficiency and remarkable hockey IQ make him a valuable asset, and he excels in protecting the puck while entering the zone.

During the 2022 draft, the Flyers also selected Devin Kaplan, a 19-year-old right-winger standing at an imposing 6 feet 2 inches and 198 pounds. Kaplan played for Boston University, where he showcased his talents in 40 games, netting ten goals, providing 13 assists for a total of 23 points, and accumulating 49 penalty minutes with an impressive +15 rating.

His exceptional hockey sense makes him a solid addition to the Flyers, likely to secure valuable minutes on the third or potentially second line. Time will tell whether the Bridgewater, NJ native will be a regular for the Flyers or if he'll spend more time with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Lastly, we have Cole Knuble, son of Mike Knuble, an NHL player who represented the Philadelphia Flyers for five seasons from 2005 to 2009. Cole, a Grand Rapids, MI native, was drafted in the fourth round, 130th overall, in the 2023 entry draft. As a poised player, he poses a threat in the offensive zone and exhibits a fearless and physical play style, much like his father.

Currently a freshman at Notre Dame, he spent the previous season with Fargo Force in the USHL, where he played 57 games, scored an impressive thirty goals, provided 36 assists, totalling 66 points, and accumulated 46 penalty minutes with a +31 rating.

With these three players showcasing their skills in the Summer Showcase, they have an opportunity to catch the attention of their respective countries' World Junior Championships squads. Additionally, this event will allow their parent team, the Flyers, to closely observe their development and gauge how they fare against players from other countries who may become potential rivals in the NHL.