In most drafts, a player like Boston College defenseman Noah Hanifin could be in the conversation for the No. 1 pick.
A smooth skater with solid size and a transition game that rivals most, Hanifin is the prototypical modern-day shutdown defenseman. Unfortunately for Hanifin, this draft isn't like most drafts, with two superstar forwards and a plethora of defensive depth.
Fortunately for the Flyers, this isn't like most drafts, and a crowded pool at the top could send Hanifin down to the No. 7 pick. Crazier things have happened, so lets take a look at one of the Flyers dream scenarios.