Flyers select Tyson Foerster with No. 23 pick
The Philadelphia Flyers drafted forward Tyson Foerster with the 23rd pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.
Tyson Foerster
Position: Center
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 194 lbs
Age: 18
Club: Barrie Colts (OHL)
Nationality: Canadian
| GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 36 | 44 | 80 |
(Stats source: EliteProspects.com)
Foerster significantly bolstered his draft stock in the second half of the 2019-20 season, rising from 41st on NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings of North American skaters to 21st on the final edition.
He produced two separate 13-game point streaks during the most recent campaign and was named player of the game for Team White at the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in January after notching two goals and an assist.
Foerster took a huge step forward in his draft year after registering only 10 goals and 23 points in 64 contests as an OHL rookie in 2018-19.
What they're saying
"Foerster's shot is the first thing scouts bring up," The Athletic's Corey Pronman wrote in his draft prospects' rankings. "He has an absolute cannon. He can one-time from the circles and beat goalies clean, which is a highly desirable skill."
"Foerster is also a high-end passer who can find seams consistently, which combined with his shot, makes him very dangerous on the power play," Pronman added. "The main issue with Foerster is his skating. His stride is awkward, he hunches over, it breaks down often and prevents him from being dangerous on entries."
"(He) has a zest for the game like former Colt Mark Scheifele and a nose for the net like Tanner Pearson did in Barrie," wrote Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino. "The goal-scoring element is too strong to overlook."