Flyers draft Max Laatikainen in final pick of 2026 NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Philadelphia Flyers have concluded the 2026 NHL Draft by selecting Max Laatikainen, a 6'0" defenseman from Finland, with the 213th pick in the seventh round. Laatikainen, 17 years old and the youngest player in the draft class, was chosen after General Manager Danny Briere's strategy to add a puck-moving defenseman, following the trade of Emil Andrae. Laatikainen is noted for his smooth skating and puck-moving ability, though his future in the NHL remains uncertain due to concerns about his size and physicality. This selection marks the end of the Flyers' draft activity this year.
- •Flyers select Max Laatikainen, Finnish defenseman, 213th overall
- •Laatikainen is 17 and the youngest player in the draft
- •Selection follows trade of Emil Andrae to add depth
- •Noted for skating ability but needs to develop physically
- •Draft concludes after seven rounds with this selection.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Flyers Wrap Up 2026 NHL Draft With Finnish Defenseman
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