The Philadelphia Flyers finally received clarity on one of the more confusing draft-pick situations in the NHL.

According to a recent report, the NHL has officially clarified the conditions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first-round pick that was acquired by the Flyers in the Scott Laughton trade. Because Toronto’s 2026 first-round selection landed in the top five after winning the draft lottery, the obligation rolled forward and shifted the focus to the Maple Leafs’ 2027 first-round pick.

For Flyers fans, the key takeaway is simple: if Toronto’s 2027 first-round pick falls outside the top 10, Philadelphia will receive that selection while the Boston Bruins receive Toronto’s unprotected 2028 first-round pick. However, if the 2027 pick lands inside the top 10, the Maple Leafs will have the option to decide whether the Flyers or Bruins receive the 2027 pick, with the other club receiving the unprotected 2028 first-rounder.

While the situation remains complicated, the ruling gives Flyers general manager Daniel Briere a clearer picture of the organization’s future draft capital. As the Flyers continue their rebuild, the outcome of Toronto’s next two seasons could have a significant impact on Philadelphia’s long-term prospect pipeline.