By Annie Ross
Lost in the deluge of Eagles and Phillies news is the fact that the Flyers opened rookie camp on Saturday, and it will last until Wednesday.
Philippe Myers, Isaac Ratcliffe (above), and Morgan Frost are among prospects on display.
Myers, who spent 21 games with the Flyers last season, will be a veteran-like presence for other defensive prospects: Mark Friedman, Egor Zemula, and Mason Millman. Surprisingly, the rookie crop of forwards is much more impressive than in previous years. Joel Farabee, German Rubtsov, and Mikhail Vorobyev all have a legitimate shot at making the team.
Granted there are only two to three roster spots available, so look for some heavy competition. Most of these players are dreaming of a spot on the NHL team, but making the Lehigh Valley Phantoms is just as important. Getting professional hockey experience, at any level, is monumentally beneficial to the development of these players.
