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Originally Posted by Psytic
He is technically sound. He just isn't that fast. He could very well get faster with more work on leg strength I don't know. It isnt that big a deal though cause he protects the puck really well. Only reason I brought it up was cause it is something mentioned by some scouts. I think he is about as fast as Thornton though.
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I have not seen the kid outside of WJC and internet clips, but he is definitely the guy I want to see the Flames pick:
Size - Check
Skill - Check
One of the youngest players in the draft - check
Hockey IQ - check
The Flames already have two smallish skilled wingers who will play in the NHL in a top six role in my opinion (Gaudreau and Sven). I really like the idea of getting a big hulking center to play with one of those two.
If Nichushken drops enough (assuming the Flames get some 1st round picks at the deadline) I would love to see the Flames try to get him as well. The fact that he is over in the KHL for the next two years does not bother me at all given where I think the Flames will finish over the next two years. Having him as a 21, 22 and 23 year old on his ELC is very intriguing to me.