The Philadelphia Flyers have announced a three-year entry-level contract with Maksim Sushko, which will begin during the 2018-19 season. Sushko is currently playing for the Owen Sound Attack of the OHL, where he has 55 points in 57 games.
Selected in the fourth round of the 2017 draft, Sushko has made quite the impact on the hockey world this season. After winning a gold medal at last year’s second division World Juniors, he captained Belarus this time around in the main tournament and recorded eight points in six games. Unfortunately, despite his strong play the club went winless in the tournament and will be relegated once again.
Now he’s back with the Attack and is on his way to the OHL playoffs, as one of the team’s top players. His 30 goals include six short-handed tallies, which ties him for the lead in the entire CHL. That comes as evidence of his frenetic work ethic, which has Sushko always moving his feet and looking for opportunities to create offense. Though he has some trouble drifting out of position in his own end, his talent in the offensive zone will immediately make him a prospect to watch in the Flyers’ system. He only turned 19 last month, meaning he is likely headed back to the OHL for another season in 2018-19.