Are there any restrictions against talking to a player who is under contract in the KHL? I assume there aren't, but I don't know for sure.
If we can talk to Nichushkin and get a very good sense that he's committed to coming to the NHL in 3 years, I think the dropoff in talent from him to Lindholm or Monahan is enough to make it worth picking him.
If we can't talk to him or if we get any sense that he'd consider staying in the KHL, then I'd be fine with passing him over.
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