Could Anton Frondell fall to Philadelphia Flyers in 2025 NHL Draft?

Time of India

12-06-2025

As the 2025 NHL Draft approaches, the Philadelphia Flyers may find themselves staring at a golden opportunity: the chance to draft Anton Frondell, the top-rated European skater in this year's class.
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Anton Frondell is widely projected to go within the No. 3 to No. 7 range, which could put him squarely in Philadelphia's sights depending on how the lottery shakes out.
Why scouts are high on Anton Frondell
Despite modest stats this season—11 goals and 14 assists in Sweden's second-tier men's league—Anton Frondell has garnered strong comparisons to players like Aleksander Barkov for his 200-foot game and hockey IQ.
'His strength lies in his ability to combine his strong awareness, drive and hockey IQ with his 200-foot game.
Overall, he possesses great composure and poise at such a young age, much like Leo Carlsson in his draft year,' according to the Hockey Writers.
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Anton Frondell, who only recently turned 18 in May, was also playing through nagging injuries for most of the season — a factor that could explain a statistical dip from his 39-point performance (18G, 21A) with Djurgårdens' junior squad last year.
"He has a quick, accurate shot and can create his own scoring opportunities.
His puckhandling is excellent, allowing him to maintain possession and navigate through defenders. He shows creativity and has a knack for making smart plays under pressure, whether that be with slick passes or taking quality shots on net. Frondell displays a high hockey IQ, often making quick decisions that positively impact his team's play.
He reads the game well, anticipating plays and positioning himself effectively. This intelligence contributes to both offensive and defensive phases of play,' added. FC Hockey's Jocke Andersson
What makes Frondell especially intriguing for the Flyers is his potential as a defensively responsible, playmaking center—a glaring need for Philadelphia as they continue to retool under GM Daniel Briere.
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While no one is calling him the next Barkov just yet, the similarities in style—high IQ, two-way reliability, ability to drive transition—are hard to ignore. Frondell could eventually fill a second-line center role, with upside to grow into a top-line player if his offensive ceiling hits.
And just imagine him centering a line with Matvei Michkov in the years to come—a potential pairing of skill, smarts, and scoring touch that could become a staple of the Flyers' top six.
Will Anton Frondell fall to the Flyers' draft slot?
The big question is whether Frondell will still be on the board when the Flyers pick. Ranked by many scouting services in the top 5–7 range, he could very well be gone by the time Philadelphia makes its selection—but if a run on defensemen or North American forwards happens early, there's a real chance he slips.
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For a Flyers team that's looking to build a sustainable winner and already has one of the league's top prospects in Michkov, Frondell could be the perfect fit down the middle—a cerebral, steady, and skilled pivot who could anchor their lineup for years.