Danny Briere explains why Flyers drafted Maksim Sokolovskii
The Philadelphia Flyers have added size to their defensive core by drafting London Knights blueliner Maksim Sokolovskii.
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The Flyers drafted London Knights blueliner Maksim Sokolovskii as part of an effort to add size and defense. Danny Briere explained the reasoning behind the selection.
Epilogue added 15d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Philadelphia Flyers selected Maksim Sokolovskii, a defenseman from the London Knights, using the first of two second-round picks in the NHL Draft. Danny Briere has provided an explanation regarding the reasoning behind the selection.
Coverage from Inquirer.com and NBC Sports Philadelphia emphasizes the team's intent to add size and further bolster its defense. NHL.com provided a detailed look at the player under their "Under the Microscope" feature, while PhillyVoice tracked the team's overall selections through rounds 2-7.
Further developments include the Flyers' remaining second-round pick and the ongoing integration of their draft class as reported by Broad Street Hockey.
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Quick answers
Which team drafted Maksim Sokolovskii?
The Philadelphia Flyers.
What position does Maksim Sokolovskii play?
He is a blueliner (defenseman) for the London Knights.
When was Sokolovskii drafted?
He was selected during the second round of the NHL Draft.
Coverage (5)
- Flyers draft grades: Philly goes back to the size well with London Knights blueliner Maksim Sokolovskii Inquirer.com · 24d ago
- Under the Microscope: Maksim Sokolovskii NHL.com · 24d ago
- NHL Draft: Tracking the Flyers' picks for Rounds 2-7 PhillyVoice · 24d ago
- Flyers continue to add on defense with first of two second-round picks NBC Sports Philadelphia · 24d ago
- Danny Briere explains why Flyers drafted Maksim Sokolovskii Broad Street Hockey · 24d ago
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