Breaking: Flyers Receive Compensatory Pick by the NHL

The deadline to sign college prospects was earlier this week. A few of them became unrestricted free agents.

That's the case of Jay O'Brien, the Philadelphia Flyers' 2018 first-round pick.

The Flyers have officially lost O'Brien, as he decided not to sign an entry-level contract with Philadelphia.

He spent the last three seasons in the NCAA, playing for Boston University, and he scored 70 points in 79 games during that time.

Because O'Brien was a first round pick and he didn't sign with his team, the Flyers will officially be compensated by the NHL.

It's yet to be determined if O'Brien will sign a contract with another team, but teams struggling with the salary cap could be interested in a player with an entry-level salary.

Updates will follow.

As seen on Blade of Steel - Philadelphia Flyers to receive compensatory pick in 2024 from the NHL

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