Soobin flew in the day after the draft to get settled in with his new teammate and roommate Leo Carlsson. When Soobin landed in Ottawa, Leo picked him up and they grabbed dinner before heading to their apartment. Soobin suggested they get korean food. Even though he just arrived in Ottawa, he already misses home. Thankfully for Soobin, him and Leo hit it off instantly. At their first practice as teammates, they knew their chemistry off ice would translate perfectly on ice as linemates. Everyone else on the team was super welcoming to Soobin along with all the other new draftees. Leo introduced Soobin to his good friend and teammate, Pavel Mintyukov. Soobin could tell that these two guys would become his good friends this season and for many more to come. After the first practice, the whole team went out for dinner and drinks to celebrate the new guys and get excited for the new season.