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Henry Fool · 06-26-2013, 05:53 AM

I don't think Barkov would come over to NA just to play in the minors, either. At least next season. That fact alone doesn't mean that there's a sense of entitlement. However, the money and the opportunity to play at home are a combination that will always make Russian players feel that the KHL is a strong option.

Next couple of seasons, I don't care where the prospects play so long as they develop and I'm not sure if Nichushkin is dramatically different than other top European prospects in this regard. The worry is more that a player might not accept a lesser role in NA even later on if he struggles to find his NHL game. Then you might have a situation where a player kind of always has one foot out the door.

06-26-2013, 05:53 AM	#6182
Henry Fool Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Exp:	I don't think Barkov would come over to NA just to play in the minors, either. At least next season. That fact alone doesn't mean that there's a sense of entitlement. However, the money and the opportunity to play at home are a combination that will always make Russian players feel that the KHL is a strong option. Next couple of seasons, I don't care where the prospects play so long as they develop and I'm not sure if Nichushkin is dramatically different than other top European prospects in this regard. The worry is more that a player might not accept a lesser role in NA even later on if he struggles to find his NHL game. Then you might have a situation where a player kind of always has one foot out the door.