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:
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