Oliver Bonk sits Friday with load management as Flyers rookies meet the New York Rangers in Allentown, with a Saturday clash likely to see Bonk back in action. He added 15 pounds this summer and has been sharpening pro-style habits and a faster puck transition after a critique from Tortorella. The rookie group—Alex Bump, Samu Tuomaala, Nikita Grebenkin, Karsen Dorwart—pushes for NHL spots as Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ development remains in focus. In net, Ersson, Vladař, and Kolosov guard the crease while Tyson Foerster heals in a purple no-contact jersey. Fantasy angles emerge from the Flyers’ growing pipeline.

ESPN fantasy hockey hinges on goaltending. A starter thriving in saves and wins, while limiting goals against, can swing a season; a couple of bad outings can derail it. Top nets like Vasilevskiy, Hellebuyck and Oettinger offer clear cushions, while Shesterkin and Gustavsson present high ceilings. The piece advocates drafting one elite goalie early, then shopping for sleepers to fill the rest in 10-12 team leagues, using workload trends to guide picks.

Beyond the obvious anchors, it spotlights mid-tier options and late-round gambles, such as Swayman, and emphasizes monitoring surges and coaching context. In deeper leagues, secure a one-two punch, then pivot to high-ceiling backups who can emerge. ESPN Mock Draft Lobby is recommended to test rosters and refine the strategy.