Is this year’s draft class rising vs last year? Plus your assignment for the Philadelphia Flyers late first round picks!

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel react to Noah Cates’ new contract feelings and status with new head coach Rick Tocchet so far. Then we take on a listener assignment and compare last year’s top ten picks to our top ten ranked guys in this year’s draft,  Plus, your offseason poll results, with your thoughts on the Flyers late first round NHL Draft picks and what the right strategy is for using them!Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Locked on Flyers 2025 NHL Draft Coverage Trackerhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P0_omz_F4RCt-0fKa_-JihpizurqACKBzrl_Sd20z4g/edit?usp=sharingCaleb Desnoyers vs Anton Frondellhttps://nhldraftbuzz.com/a-center-debate-anton-frondell-vs-caleb-desnoyers/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.