Flyers Draft Big Defender Sokolovskii

The Flyers pulled off a bold move, trading down to snag 6’7”, 238-pound defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii at 27th overall—and added two extra picks. A physical force who dominates along the boards and throws heavy hits, Sokolovskii’s game is still raw at 17, with room to grow in hockey IQ. He’s committed to Maine for 2027-28 after one more year in the OHL, making him a long-term project with serious upside. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d2790857153a1a8