Flyers Eye Novotny As Net-Front Bite Enters The Chat

Philadelphia is kicking the tires on Novotny, a winger described as dangerous around the net, which is exactly the kind of profile that gets scouts leaning forward in the draft room. The Flyers have to decide whether his hands and instincts translate cleanly enough for their mix, because finishing ability is one thing and NHL fit is another. These are the small bets that can quietly shape a roster when the big names are already spoken for.