Read his lips: Philadelphia Flyers prospect Noah Powell’s star is on the rise
By Scott Wheeler Sep 18, 2024
Noah Powell was sitting in his usual chair by the TV at his home in the suburbs north of Chicago, surrounded by a close-knit group of family and friends.
The group hadn’t travelled to Vegas for the 2024 NHL Draft. Powell kept the gathering small because he had no idea if he’d even be picked. He’d passed through drafts — plural — before, going unselected into the USHL and missing out at the NHL level once already. He still wasn’t among the 223 North American skaters ranked by NHL Central Scouting for 2024, despite having just led the USHL in goals with 43.
As the captions rolled below the broadcast in the fifth round… MORE