After trading next year’s sixth-round pick to Vegas, with the 212th pick in the 2024 draft, the Capitals have selected center Miroslav Šatan.
“His 6-foot-7 frame confers him unique abilities. Šatan can strip the puck from opponents as they drive by and reach passing lanes that others can’t. He takes up a lot of space in the defensive zone with his stick outstretched.” -EliteProspects 2024 NHL Draft Guide
Here’s where Šatan landed on assorted pre-draft rankings:
- Ranked #229 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
- Ranked #263 by FCHOCKEY
- Ranked #51 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
- Ranked #85 by HPR/MALLOY
- Ranked #163 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
- Ranked #150 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Check out Satan in action:
…er, wait, not him – his son: