Flyers select Maksim Sokolovskii in first round of NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Philadelphia Flyers selected Maksim Sokolovskii with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 6'7", 240-pound defenseman is noted for his physicality and potential on the blueline. Sokolovskii, who was raised in Russia and born in Kazakhstan, has drawn comparisons to established players due to his size and projected play style. Despite a modest offensive record in 44 OHL games, he is regarded as a raw talent with room for growth. Flyers GM Danny Briere expressed optimism about Sokolovskii's development, suggesting he may spend another year in the OHL before moving to the NCAA.
- •Maksim Sokolovskii is a left-shot defenseman
- •The Flyers picked him 27th overall in the draft
- •He recorded 2 goals and 8 points in the OHL
- •Briere sees potential for Sokolovskii to improve
- •Sokolovskii may spend another year in junior hockey
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Flyers Report Card: Grading Philly’s 1st Round Pick
"The Philadelphia Flyers beefed up their blueline in the prospect pool by selecting Maksim Sokolovskii with the 27th overall pick […] The post Flyers Report Card: Grading Philly’s 1st Round Pick appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.
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