June 23, 2017

2017 NHL Draft: Twitter reacts to the Flyers drafting Nolan Patrick with the No. 2 overall pick

By Rich Hofmann
PhillyVoice Contributor

In the end, the Flyers' decision with the second-overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft wasn't a major surprise. The New Jersey Devils selected Nico Hischier, so the Ron Hextall stepped up to the podium and drafted Nolan Patrick for the Orange and Black. Even if there wasn't much drama in the pick, Flyers fans are very excited, as they have a legit 1C that they can build into the future with along with Travis Konecny and their million promising young blueliners.

Here are some of the best reactions to the Patrick selection on Twitter:

RON DOESN'T CONGRATULATE THE PENS I LOVE THIS MAN.
— FGSB (@FlyGoalScoredBy) June 23, 2017

This was the no-brainer decision, but Hextall still had to make it. Patrick brings the Flyers a legitimate potential 1C with tons of upside.
— Charlie O'Connor (@BSH_Charlie) June 23, 2017

Hextall has a new fan favorite in me. Great pick selection talent.

Also, Patrick is good too.
— (((Corey Pronman))) (@coreypronman) June 23, 2017

Ron Hextall stepped up to the podium and immediately said his selection. Boss.
— Ryan Gilbert (@RGilbertSOP) June 23, 2017

So Jared Kushner and Nolan Patrick are the same guy right? pic.twitter.com/Na6hqBjOXO
— Dave Lozo (@davelozo) June 23, 2017

Nolan Patrick is the real winner here because he doesn't have to play hockey in Newark, New Jersey.
— Flyers Nation (@FlyersNation) June 23, 2017

Nolan Patrick plays with jam. He was born to be a Flyer. pic.twitter.com/WwqT4XG8nq
— Sons of Penn (@SonsofPenn) June 23, 2017

As if the Flyers are getting Nolan Patrick. Jeez.
— Steve Dangle Glynn (@Steve_Dangle) June 23, 2017

Wow congrats to some other team for making a pick that wasn't Nolan Patrick I guess.
— Broad Street Hockey (@BroadStHockey) June 23, 2017

Philly radio was funny during the leadup to Flyers pick. Host on WIP didn't know squat so he pulled one of the @BroadStHockey guys on air.
— Dirk Hoag (@Forechecker) June 23, 2017

Yo, the Flyers!
— FGSB (@FlyGoalScoredBy) June 23, 2017

He'll be marketed as the No. 1 center of the future while starting now. Winter sports teams finally have two kids to market at same time.
— Rob Parent (@ReluctantSE) June 23, 2017

Hexy. No bullshit thank yous or congrats. Just announce the pick. Love it.
— Fake Coatesy (@fakecoatesy) June 23, 2017

So Nolan Patrick it is. No surprise at all. If not for injuries, he'd likely have remained #1 overall.
— Bill Meltzer (@billmeltzer) June 23, 2017

In 24 hours, the city of Philadelphia got Markelle Fultz and Nolan Patrick. pic.twitter.com/t2cCB1fVjU
— Jordie 🔵 (@BarstoolJordie) June 23, 2017

The Brandon Wheat Kings are taking over the Flyers: Schenn, Provorov, Patrick and of course, Hextall pic.twitter.com/RbvK0JhWkv
— Kyle (@Kyle_Phillippi) June 23, 2017