When you get to the fifth round of the NHL Draft, you’re going to find prospects with a case of the “yeah buts” — players with some encouraging skills, but also noticeable weaknesses. With the 142nd pick, the Montreal Canadiens selected defenceman Daniil Sobolev, a player who picked the wrong year to play in Ontario, and had zero games this season as a result.
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date of birth: March 3, 2003
Shoots: Right
Position: Defence
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 210 lbs.