Danny Briere explains why Flyers drafted Maksim Sokolovskii
The Philadelphia Flyers have added significant size to their defensive core by drafting 6-foot-7 blueliner Maksim Sokolovskii.
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The Philadelphia Flyers selected Maksim Sokolovskii, a defenseman from the London Knights, with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. To secure the selection, the team traded back during the first round.
Coverage from NHL.com, NBC Sports Philadelphia, and Inquirer.com emphasizes Sokolovskii's 6-foot-7 frame. Reports from PhillyVoice highlight the player's potential upside, while Broad Street Hockey notes that General Manager Danny Briere has provided explanations for the selection.
Future developments will likely center on Danny Briere's specific reasoning for the pick and the player's transition into the Flyers organization.
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Quick answers
Who did the Flyers draft with the 27th overall pick?
The Flyers selected defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii.
What is Maksim Sokolovskii's height?
He is 6-foot-7.
Which team did Sokolovskii play for prior to the draft?
He played for the London Knights.
Coverage (5)
- Maksim Sokolovskii is huge, and so is the upside he could have for the Flyers PhillyVoice · 4h ago
- Flyers trade back, grab 6-foot-7 defenseman in first round of NHL draft 2026 NBC Sports Philadelphia · 4h ago
- Flyers draft grades: Philly goes back to the size well with London Knights blueliner Maksim Sokolovskii Inquirer.com · 4h ago
- Flyers Select Maksim Sokolovskii With 27th Overall Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft NHL.com · 4h ago
- Danny Briere explains why Flyers drafted Maksim Sokolovskii Broad Street Hockey · 4h ago broke it first
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