Murtagh opened his NCAA career at Boston University with 11 points in 35 games – a modest first year, though consistent with the profile he brings. His game is defined by directness, resilience, and an ability to separate players from the puck. A straight-lines winger who relies on top-end speed once he gets going rather than deception or edge work, his trajectory projects comfortably to the Flyers bottom six. How much further the game develops beyond physicality and pace will determine whether he pushes above that.

USA White Outslugs Sweden 6-4 at World Junior Showcase

The high-octane pace continued with a 4-goal third period. Jack Murtagh scored with a nifty move on the power play, Jacob Ihs-Wozniak banked one off the mask of Ryder Fetterolf and in, Mason West found the loose puck in a scramble and fired it into the back of the net, and then Viktor Klingsell scored off the rebound in the final minute, which finished USA White’s 6-4 win.

Murtagh registered 53 points in 56 games for the NTDP during the 2024-25 campaign. He added six points in seven games as the USA captured a bronze medal at the 2024-25 IIHF U18 World Championships. Murtagh may get the chance to play alongside Flyers prospect Owen McLaughlin, a seventh-round selection by the Flyers in 2021.

Selected at 40th overall, Jack Murtagh is now a member of the Philadelphia Flyers .

Murtagh plays an uncomplicated game and—in an especially weak year for the NTDP—that was enough to make him a first rounder in our last ranking. Murtagh is a straight-lines puck carrier and shooter who plays with a lot of pace and intensity. With his profile, Murtagh could likely find his way into an NHL bottom six. .

CHL Vs USA Hockey Top Prospect Game 2

#9 F, Jack Murtagh

Team: USA (USNTDP, USHL)Height/Weight: 6’0”, 185 lbsShoots: LeftDOB: August 22, 2007

Overview:

Jack Murtagh is an underrated forward in this draft class, known for his subtle but effective goal-scoring ability. His skating, while occasionally choppy, is deceptively fast due to his high pace and excellent lateral movement. Murtagh’s crossovers generate significant speed, though improving his stride length would enhance his overall skating efficiency. His balance and lateral agility make him an effective rover on the ice. A natural sniper, Murtagh possesses a quick and deceptive shot that challenges the goaltender, complemented by strong offensive awareness and anticipation, allowing him to find scoring opportunities. While his passing is solid, his long-range passes can lack consistency. Murtagh’s smooth hands and reach allow him to protect the puck and maneuver through defenders effectively. Defensively, Murtagh has areas to improve. He tends to play too high in the defensive zone, leaving coverage gaps, and needs to engage more consistently in board battles to support breakouts. Despite his modest size, Murtagh brings energy to the forecheck, using his intensity to force turnovers and sustain offensive pressure. With improvements to his defensive play and consistency in his passing, Murtagh projects as a solid second-round pick. He has the potential to develop into a versatile middle- or top-six forward, capable of contributing on the power play and penalty kill with great grit which may be valued as 1st round potential.

Final Rankings – His ceiling might not blow anyone away, but thanks to Murtagh’s tools—namely his swift release and his powerful stride—and his workmanlike approach, he should have a strong NHL career and could work his way into the first round. A highly projectable middle-six forechecker, net-driver and finisher.—