Travis Sanheim, Philadelphia Flyers (Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports)
From “Reach” First Round Pick to Stand Out Defensemen, Flyers Sanheim Has Gotten Better Every Year
In June of 2014, the Flyers were in the throws of the Nicklas Grossmann era and were looking desperately for a way out. As per usual under the Holmgren regime, the Flyers found themselves against the cap with little room for improvement via trade. But Ron Hextall had just been named general manager and was about to change the direction of the franchise. Travis Sanheim was the first pick in that transformation.