In fairness I think it has more to do with his 2 year contract in Russia than his sizeSimashev could be a great top 4 D, but him being picked above Michkov perfectly summarizes how ridiculously underrated small skilled forwards are becoming in the eyes of the NHL
In fairness I think it has more to do with his 2 year contract in Russia than his size
Not a great pick by Yzerman. Ceiling is 2nd line centre but he’s likely to top out as a good 3C.
People said the same about Kasper last year.
I’m higher on Kasper but you are correct.People said the same about Kasper last year.
Arizona takes Daniil But with our pick at 12.