Drafting Russian players, right now, is a gamble. There is no doubt that Russians are skilled hockey players. All one has to do is look at the great Alex Ovechkin and see the proof of that; as well as many other talented Russian players over the last 30 years. And the Philadelphia Flyers, sitting at number seven in the NHL draft, could have an intriguing prospect fall to them. But is it worth the risk?
Matvei Michkov is one of the best and highly regarded prospects in this years NHL Draft class. He has been projected as high as number two, but also has been falling; depending on what source you are looking at.