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
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.
- •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.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Flyers select Maksim Sokolovskii with 27th pick at 2026 NHL Draft following trade
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Flyers Trade Back, Select Maksim Sokolovskii With 27th Overall Pick
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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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:06 AMPhiladelphia Flyers select Maksim Sokolovskii with 27th pick at 2026 NHL Draft following trade
The Flyers had an opportunity to move back and add draft capital but managed to stay in the first round and select Maksim Sokolovskii.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:39 AMFlyers Trade Back, Select Maksim Sokolovskii With 27th Overall Pick
The pick is in. After a trade back with the San Jose Sharks, with the 27th overall pick in the […] The post Flyers Trade Back, Select Maksim Sokolovskii With 27th Overall Pick appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.
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