I think the thing that worries me most about Nichushkin is the deal where he either plays in the NHL or goes back to the KHL. Does this come from a sense of entitlement that he is only good enough for the NHL and is not willing to lower himself to playing in the AHL?
One could argue that he has shown that he wants to play in the NHL by getting released by his KHL club but has he shown real commitment with the get out clause. Is he really going to give 100% if he knows he has this out clause hanging over which ever team drafts him. How long does this out clause last for, is it one year or forever?
If this KHL clause didn't exist i would have no problem drafting him but with the clause in place I have my reservations, regardless of how good he is.
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