Hi !
Was a big fan on the pick and really liked watching him play in his rookie season. Do you guys know if he'll be back next year ?
Valeri Nichushkin is having a very poor year in the KHL. Hopefully Radulov can wip him into shape when he returns.
I don't think guys get better by moving up a league.I think he will be better here. Playing with better players and more talent and will be given a chance to succeed in our top 6
I don't think guys get better by moving up a league.
I don't think their hurdles are so similar. Radulov had problems with whether he wanted to play for the Predators, so that much is similar with Nichushkin not wanting to play for the Stars.I don't think Nuke is going to be anything special. Too lazy maybe? The only constant in him is if things don't go his way he isn't happy. I don't see any maturation in having a bad season in the KHL. Maybe no learning either. I think Hitch will see a too old to be a rookie player and be harsh on him (does he do anything else?)
Nuke might want to head back to the KHL within 20 games. Or, the Stars may want to trade him in a change of scenery scenario for another similar player.
Plus, has he ever shown more than brief flashes of top ten pick skill? I think maybe he wasn't as good as his draft ranking thought he was.
The only bright spot is that Rads will help him see the light, having gone through a few similar hurdles when younger.
Jim Nill: