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Maksim Sokolovskii was a strong candidate for the Flyers at pick 21 in the 2026 NHL Draft, before the draft started. Now he’s a Flyer, as the orange and black selected him with the 27th pick.
Quick Profile:
- Born: July 12, 2008, in Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan (often listed with Russian nationality ties).
- Position: Left-shot defenseman (LD).Current Team: London Knights (OHL) — #17. He joined via the 2025 CHL Import Draft (2nd round, 119th overall).
- Size: 6’7 / 238 lbs — exceptionally large for his age.
- Style: Physical/defensive defenseman known for shutdown play, long reach, bone-crushing hits, and toughness (including fights). Offense is not his primary strength.
Why He Fits the Flyers
- Philly needs forward size and physicality on the backend
- He’s seen as a potential Rasmus Ristolainen replacement
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