Premise: Oleg Smirnov (born April 8, 1980) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for HC Ryazan in the Russian Major League. He played in the Russian Superleague for Kristall Elektrostal, HC Lipetsk, HC Spartak Moscow, HC Dynamo Moscow, HC CSKA Moscow and Metallurg Novokuznetsk. He was drafted 144th overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.
Hypothesis: Oleg Smirnov played in the Russian Superleague before he was drafted in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.