Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek provided a simple answer regarding his decision to select defenseman Pavel Mintyukov 10th in the NHL draft amid increasing concerns over Russian-born prospects’ availability to play in North America because of issues stemming from the war in Ukraine.
Today is the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft. The New Jersey Devils have eight picks in the next six rounds to make today. This is an open post for AAtJ readers and Devils fans to discuss the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft as it happens.
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said he and his staff were "somewhat comfortable" in selecting Russian forward Ivan Miroshnichenko with the 20th pick based on having team doctors review the player's medical report.