If he somehow clicks, Avs will be downright scary. However, what Nichushkin excels at is along the boards apparently. His defensive game is supposedly fairly good as well. No idea how his offence didn't translate, but at least he should help on a checking role. Good gamble for them to take on this kid.
Will be interesting to see if a change of scenery gets this kid back on track or not, but he should still be a fairly useful depth player for them this year. Avs really have improved this off-season.
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