Photo by Chris Tanouye/NHLI via Getty ImagesTop 25 Under 25, #15: Egor Sokolov (Reader Rank: 14, Last Year: 15)
Egor Sokolov became a fan favourite shortly after being drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the second round in 2020, and has continued to endear himself to Sens fans throughout his time with the organization. He’s not just a good player but a fun personality as well, always cheerful and delivering great quotes. “Everybody’s going to be friends,” which Sokolov said in a rookie camp video last year, has become the unofficial slogan of this version of the Ottawa Senators. He’s also had a fascinating road to the NHL, as he was drafted as a double overager after being passed over twice.…
