Head coach of Niklas’ Nifty Team, Niklas, is making headlines again—this time for an impromptu “scouting mission” that took place at a london bar. The notorious manager, who some suspect may have a complicated relationship with draft-day preparation (especially considering last year’s, shall we say, spirited performance), now claims to have met former NHL star Pavel Datsyuk and convinced him to make an NHL comeback.

“I swear, it was Datsyuk,” Niklas declared confidently to his league mates after what appeared to be a long night out. “We talked about my fantasy team, and by the end of it, I’m pretty sure he’s ready for a comeback. You’ll see—I’m drafting him as my last pick – with a full team this time.”

While Niklas seems fully convinced that he’s landed the ultimate secret weapon, witnesses paint a different picture. “Sure, the guy was wearing a Datsyuk jersey, but that’s where the resemblance ended,” one onlooker said. “Honestly, the guy didn’t look anything like him. But hey, Niklas was on a roll, so no one was going to ruin his moment.”

Despite last year’s draft-day chaos, where Niklas’ approach raised more than a few eyebrows, he’s coming into this year’s draft with his usual swagger. After a rocky run-in with the commissioner, most thought Niklas would dial things back—yet here he is, already stirring the pot with wild claims and bold strategies.

Now, with the draft looming, Niklas is gearing up to make another memorable splash—whether that’s by drafting a retired Datsyuk or pulling off another head-scratching strategy. As always, the league will be watching closely, and one thing’s for sure: Niklas’ Nifty Team will be keeping everyone entertained.

Stay tuned for what could be the most unpredictable draft in recent memory.