Maksim Sokolovskii WORTH The Risk At #21 For Flyers In NHL Draft? Mean Defenseman | Prospect Profile

Could the Philadelphia Flyers take a chance on one of the most intimidating defense prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft? 

In this prospect profile, Charlie O'Connor of the PHLY Flyers Podcast breaks down Maksim Sokolovskii, the massive 6'8", 238-pound blueliner from the London Knights who has quickly become one of the draft's biggest wild cards. Known for his physical play, long reach, and punishing hits, Sokolovskii offers the type of size and shutdown potential NHL teams covet. But does his upside justify using the Flyers' No. 21 overall pick on such a raw prospect? 

With recent mock drafts linking Philadelphia to the towering defenseman, the debate is heating up: is Maksim Sokolovskii worth the gamble at No. 21? 

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