With the 31st pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, the Caps have selected defenseman Alexander Alexeyev from the Red Deer Rebels.
Here’s where Alexeyev was ranked by the various outlets prior to the draft:
- Ranked #30 by TSN/McKenzie
Alexeyev had a strong second WHL season, moving my impression of him as an NHL prospect from fringe at this point last season to a real player. He’s not a game breaker, but he has a lot of positive elements. He stands in at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, skates well for a big defenseman, and can handle the puck fine.