Khokhlachev, Jaskin were picked before Kucherov.I don't think a single Russian born player was taken 1st round that year or 2nd round until Kucharov. Only other played to be drafted was Nemesnikov. Who was at the time playing in OHL
The year before it was Tarasenko and Kuznestov. Tarasenko was touted to be top 8. Kuz was touted to be early to mid 1st