Briere's Flyers Gamble on High-Risk Defenseman Sokolovskii

The Flyers made a bold statement with their selection of Maksim Sokolovskii, a defenseman prospect who carries significant upside but comes with considerable bust potential. Charlie O'Connor breaks down what GM Daniel Briere sees in the polarizing prospect and why Philadelphia is willing to take the volatility risk. This pick reveals plenty about the Flyers' philosophy heading into the second day, and it's a move that will either look brilliant or haunt them for years to come.