Jack Nesbitt, a center for the Windsor Spitfires, was drafted 12th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL Draft on Friday night. The 18-year-old had a strong second season, posting 64 points and being named the OHL Western Conference's Most Improved Player. He is the highest-drafted Spitfires player since Mikhail Sergachev in 2016.
Windsor Spitfires’ Jack Nesbitt drafted 12th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Jack Nesbitt, a center for the Windsor Spitfires, was drafted 12th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL Draft on Friday night. The 18-year-old had a strong second season, posting 64 points and being named the OHL Western Conference's Most Improved Player. He is the highest-drafted Spitfires player since Mikhail Sergachev in 2016.
- 1 2016: Mikhail Sergachev drafted ninth overall.
- 2 2025-06-27: Jack Nesbitt drafted 12th overall by Philadelphia Flyers.
- Jack Nesbitt will join the Philadelphia Flyers organization
- Nesbitt becomes the highest-drafted Spitfires player since 2016
What: Jack Nesbitt, a Windsor Spitfires center, was drafted 12th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL Draft.
When: Friday night (June 27, 2025).
Where: NHL Draft (location not specified, but implies a major North American city for the draft event). Nesbitt plays for Windsor, Ontario.
Why: Nesbitt was drafted due to his performance, including 64 points in his second season and being named OHL Western Conference's Most Improved Player.
How: Through the NHL Draft process.