As we continue our coverage of 2022 NHL Draft prospects, we turn our attention to Russia and the rest of Europe. It’s been interesting to watch the rise of what would have been considered second tier professional leagues over the last few years, as countries like Czechia, Slovakia and Germany have started producing more and more intriguing draft prospects for the NHL.
Today, we’re going to visit Russia’s junior leagues while spending a bit of time in Czechia and Slovakia, as well. Unlike the others in this series, we’ll cover off some names ranked throughout the draft — including in the first-round — given that these leagues are rarely talked about in these parts.