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2015 NHL Draft: Denis Guryanov profile

If it seems like we're targeting a lot of high-skill Russian wingers for the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, well, it's because we are.

A successful regular season coupled with a deep playoff run (and the requisite price paid in the form of a 1st round pick in the Braydon Coburn trade) means Tampa Bay picks near the end of Round 1; one player type that's sure to be available at that point are guys undervalued because of the much-feared "Russian factor".

Put simply, there are going to be very good prospects available at pick 28 as the other teams in the 1st round opt for guys with zero risk of choosing the KHL over the NHL.