Hunter McDonald rates as a solid middle-of-the-lineup defenseman: a 59.7 overall that ranks 107th of 327 defensemen.

The standout tool is defensive impact (99), backed by play driving (81); offensive creation (11) is the part of his game that grades lowest.

He carries a $913K cap hit through 2027-28 on a two-way contract before unrestricted free agency.

The Philadelphia Flyers have $12.7M of space under the $104M cap this season.

Component ratings

Other PHI defensemen by rating: Oliver Bonk (85), Rasmus Ristolainen (70.7), Jamie Drysdale (56.9), Travis Sanheim (56.9). See the full Philadelphia Flyers cap sheet.

How we rate players: each skater's overall is a percentile (0-100) built from offense, defense, play driving, finishing, power-play and penalty-kill impact against players at the same position; goalies are rated on goals saved above expected. Contract value compares the cap hit with the salary the model expects for that level of production, age and position. Figures are updated as new games and signings arrive.