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Five Forwards Who Would’ve Made Great Flyers

By Scott Cole

Apr 26, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Florida Panthers right wing Patric Hornqvist (70) during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Florida Panthers right wing Patric Hornqvist (70) during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jonathan Huberdeau

In 2011, the Panthers selected Huberdeau with the third overall pick. Five picks later, the Flyers selected Sean Couturier. Both picks have worked out well for both teams. Huberdeau is a two time all-star who has scored 198 goals and tallied 415 assists since making his debut for the Panthers in 2012. He is their all-time assists and points leaders and second all-time in goals.

Huberdeau is a very talented player. He is fast and speedy, but can deliver hits if the situation requires it. He scored 115 points this season, becoming the first Panther to do so. He is one of the most dynamic forwards in the NHL today.

This past offseason, he was traded to the Calgary Flames as Florida desperately needed to shed some salary. He was traded to the Flames with MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt, and 2015’s first round pick for Matthew Tkachuk and a conditional fourth-round draft pick. While Tkachuk is one of the top young forwards in the game as well, there are many hockey experts who think that Florida overpaid for him. Time will tell.

Either way, it’s hard to deny that Huberdeau is talented. He is only 29 and should be entering the prime of his career. He has an amazing ability to find the  back of the net and will go a long way in helping the Flames fans in forgetting about Tkachuk. Still, he is one of those guys that I would love to see in a Flyers uniform.

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