Egor Afanasyev was drafted 45th overall by the Nashville Predators, which was a pick acquired by the team through the P.K. Subban trade, he is set to play with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the OHL next season.
The 6’4 Russian winger scored 27 goals and 67 points for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL last season.
Egor was kind enough to answer some questions via Instagram, so here is more about him from the man himself.
Colby: What were your initial thoughts about being drafted by the Nashville Predators?