I’ve been sold on Mason McTavish to the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft since I put out my first-round target article almost a month ago. A month later, I’m hoping Chuck Fletcher takes a risk on Aatu Raty.
Yes, Raty was left off Finland’s World Junior roster. Don’t let that alter your perception. His talent is still worthy of the “top prospect in this draft class” status. The pandemic has harmed the psyche of more than a few athletes. Thanks to a refocus in training while with Karpat in the Liiga, the Flyers can sneak away with an incredibly talented left-handed center at number thirteen overall.