Shayne Gostisbehere may not be the most well-known prospect in the Flyers' organization, but he has been generating some considerable buzz over the past few weeks.
He was a third-round pick in 2012, and has participated in Philadelphia's past two training camps. But after flying under the radar for a couple years now, "Ghost" is about to break into the spotlight.
But first, we have to actually get to know more about the Flyers' prospect.
The defenseman is a junior at Union College, and he has been the team's best player this season. He leads the 11th-ranked Dutchmen in points, with 15 in 13 games.
Clearly, he's an offensive-minded defenseman, which is exactly what the Flyers are looking for right now. But don't expect him suit up for the Orange and Black any time soon—Gostisbehere stated this summer that he intends to honor his four-year commitment to Union.
And even after Gostisbehere finishes his senior season next year, there will still be a lot of work to do before the NHL.
One of the biggest knocks on Gostisbehere as a prospect is his size. Coming in at 5'11", 160 pounds ...
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Meet Shayne Gostisbehere: Rising College Star and Future of Flyers’ Blue Line
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