Former NHL Star Shares Jaw-Dropping Tales of the Ultimate Russian Draft Bust

1 year ago  /  Hooked On Hockey Magazine

For his hands and talents, Nikolai Zherdev was selected fourth overall in the 2003 NHL Draft. Zherdev only played in the NHL for six seasons, despite having tremendous skill. He received outstanding acclaim from Mike Richards, who called him the most gifted player he had ever played with. Richards also played with Claude Giroux and …
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