Flyers Sign Sixth-Round Russian Prospect

Flyers snag sixth-round pick Ilya Pautov, a 19-year-old Russian forward who’s already proving his scoring touch in junior leagues and the VHL — despite modest stats there, his consistency and potential make him a smart late-draft steal. Standing just 5’10” and 165 lbs, Pautov joins a growing wave of Russian talent in Philly’s system, following Michkov and ahead of possible additions like Zavragin. With five of seven 2024 draft picks now signed, Pautov’s journey to North American success could be longer, but his early production and fit with the Flyers’ strategy make him a promising piece of their future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38cff20f01b2b668