In a flurry of activity just 24 hours before the highly anticipated NHL draft, the Philadelphia Flyers made a pair of significant trades that sent shockwaves through the hockey world. The team has reportedly dealt forward Garnet Hathaway to a yet-to-be-disclosed destination in exchange for a pair of draft picks, bolstering the Flyers' prospect pool ahead of the annual selection event. The moves are the latest in a series of roster shakeups orchestrated by Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher, who has been working to reshape the team's lineup in preparation for the upcoming season. As the NHL draft approaches, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how these trades impact the Flyers' chances of competing in the highly competitive Metropolitan Division.

Flyers trade Hathaway, acquire picks day before NHL draft  NBC Sports Philadelphia