I am content with the draft. I think we got a good player in Podkolzin. Seems to also have determination to succeed and good character. I am sure lots of Russians have that, but it seems there is a lack of that being part of their personality. To hear that about Podkolzin is great because I think it fits into this teams culture. I also think it helps promote players like Goldobin and Tryamkin to want to be here long term.
Second round pick is solid. Smaller player, but we can see with guys in the league it is not a blueprint to succeed that you have to be big. He has good hands, which will help with his size and is strong. I wonder if there are similar characteristics to him and Petrus Palmu. Both strong for their size, even though small. Palmu seems like he will succeed more being a energy, checking type forward however.
I do not know enough about all the other players, however it seems a lot of them are being sent to college, which I think will be good for their development. Gives us a lot of time to observe them.
Liked the trade. Miller I think will be a good player for us. While a slight overpayment, I don't think it is as bad as people make it out to be.