Another clarification Hextall wanted to make clear was the notion that he would not give a long-term contract to a Free Agent.

"We went down our list and we do a line. Here's the line where 'it's not an upgrade from what we have in the system', so we're not going to go out and sign guys to 3-4 year deals that are no better than either the players we have on our team or the kids that we have that are close to being ready, so that's how we've approached it and we're going to stick with that approach."

When asked how active the club has been, Hextall stated that the club has been active in talking to some [player] camps, but wouldn't go into specifics. What he would go into was their approach to the day.

After all the on-ice sessions were over, Flyers GM Ron Hextall addressed the media on a number of topics, but the biggest one relating to the team was certainly their standpoint on the big day of Sunday, July 1. The start of free agency.

"I said we weren't going to go long-term with a good player... maybe a great player we would look at it, so I probably misspoke a little bit, but we don't necessarily want to go long-long term and we'll see where that goes."

The question was also asked about the John Tavares sweepstakes that is dominating the NHL news cycle. It has been widely reported the teams they met with but the Flyers were not a part of that group.

Said Hextall: "I don't want to mention any names, so I'll just say we would've like to be in there."

BACK TO THE PROSPECTS

The future of the Flyers hit the ice for Day 2 of skating. Among the players who have been through the camp so far, a few have had the opportunity to not only go back and make an impact at the junior level, but get a taste of what life is like in professional hockey with a brief stint in Lehigh Valley with the Phantoms.

The Flyers second round pick (36th overall) in 2016, Pascal Laberge, appeared in two games with the Phantoms after his junior season was finished and is expected to turn pro full-time in 2018-19.

Video: 2018 Development Camp: Pascal Laberge

LABERGE: "I'd say the biggest difference is the execution compared to junior. The passes are always on the tape and the guys are a little bit bigger... [I learned a lot] just by looking at the guys, they all have their little routine, so it was nice to see a 30-year-old guy staying after practice and taking some shots trying to get better. It's just fun to watch."

Laberge's classmate in the 2016 draft, Carsen Twarynski (82nd overall), also got a taste of the pro experience with the Phantoms, and like Laberge, he will be turning pro next year.

TWARYNSKI: "Something that's been preached to us is attention to detail. Practices and systems with the Phantoms, and you can assume with the Flyers it's even more intense, but everyone is always in the right spot in the right time and everything is clicking. As fast as it is and as strong as guys are, you might think it's harder, but once you get those details right and you keep getting them consistently, it makes your game easier because, like I said, all the passes are in the right spot. Everyone knows where they're supposed to be and what's going on in certain situations."

Video: 2018 Development Camp: Ratcliffe

Some other news to come out of the day.

* Hextall went more specific regarding prospect injuries: Wade Allison is rehabbing from ACL surgery - he should be cleared and ready for the start of next season; Tanner Laczynski is dealing with a sprained ankle and, of somewhat humorous note, Connor Bunnaman is dealing with bunionitis in his foot. David Kase, who is not in camp, is battling a shoulder injury.

* The Flyers hosted a special guest at the training facility, giving a full tour to Humboldt Broncos player Ryan Straschnitzki. Flyers GM Ron Hextall also presented him with a Flyers jersey.

HEXTALL: "Ryan's an inspiring young man... He rehabs from 9 to 4, he's weeks ahead of where he's supposed to be - it says something about the kid's work ethic... To see the type of attitude, positive attitude and work ethic, it's been terrific."

Tweet from @NHLFlyers: We had a very special guest visit Development Camp today. Humboldt Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki and his Dad met with the #Flyers Brass, took a tour of the facility, and watched practice. Ryan, you���re a Flyer for life. #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/q4T3iLe4Bn

Tweet from @NHLFlyers: Thanks for taking the time to visit, Ryan. We're all with you! #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/wUNmaNjVxo

* Ice times for Saturday's morning session are as follows:

Goalie Group B (Ersson, Fedotov & Ustimenko): 8:00-9:15

Goalie Group A (Hart, Sandstrom & Tomek): 9:30-10:45

Defense: 9:15-10:30

Forwards: 10:45-12:00