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.

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. .

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.—