Utah's Unique Draft Strategy
The “Russian Factor” & Unprecedented Pick Volume by Trent Hess
When it comes to finding diamonds in the rough, the Arizona Coyotes have mastered the art. Over the past three NHL drafts, they've made a bold move by focusing heavily on Russian and Belarusian talent, drafting five of these players in the top 100 picks. This is a staggering 17.86% of all such selections, far above the expected league average. This stra…
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