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Russian Prospects Shine in NHL Draft | NHL News
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Twenty-five Russian prospects lit up the NHL Entry Draft, with three landing in the first round — Ilia Morozov to Buffalo, Gleb Pugachyov to Montréal, and Maksim Sokolovskii to Philly — matching last year’s haul and proving the league’s enduring faith in Russian talent. Morozov’s NCAA success made him a top-tier pick, while Pugachyov and Sokolovskii surprised with their size and physicality. Goaltending saw a shift, with Dmitri Borichev leading the pack in the third round, while others are viewed as long-term projects. Skill still reigns, but size made a statement — Alexander Karmanov, at 7’1”, became the tallest ever drafted. Some expected names missed the cut, but the spotlight’s already turning to next year’s class.
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