Top 5 players the Capitals must avoid in 2023 NHL Draft

#2 Dmitri Simashev

Again Dmitri Simashev is a defenseman which is the position the Caps need to avoid in the first round. See where I’m going here?

Here’s what Elite Prospects said:

"He has perfect posture, sinking deep into his stride, with ample flexibility through his hips, knees, and ankles, allowing him to generate power and agility that few can match. He gaps up early in space and can match opponents speed with relative ease, and his considerable defensive range allows him to recover if he’s lost a step. He can match opponents footwork with ease in the small-area game, taking away time and space before closing with force."

He had 10 points in 29 regular season games for Loko Yaroslavl with one goal and nine assists.