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Flyers trade back, select Maksim Sokolovskii at 27th overall in draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:39 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Flyers trade back, select Maksim Sokolovskii at 27th overall in draft

Summary

The Philadelphia Flyers acquired the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after trading down with the San Jose Sharks. They selected defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii from the London Knights, notable for his size and physical play. The Flyers' General Manager Danny Briere also gained additional picks in the trade, having previously dealt the 21st overall pick for picks 27, 62, and 120. Sokolovskii is expected to play for London in the upcoming season before joining the Maine Black Bears for the 2027-28 season. The Flyers now have a total of six picks in the draft, with five remaining.

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•Flyers traded pick No. 21 for picks No. 27, 62, and 120.
•Maksim Sokolovskii is a 6'7" left-handed defenseman.
•He will play for London Knights this season.
•Sokolovskii's skills include strong physical play and stick handling.
•The Flyers have five picks remaining in the draft.

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The Flyers had an opportunity to move back and add draft capital but managed to stay in the first round and select Maksim Sokolovskii.
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