I think hes shown to be a pretty good bottom 6 player. I would love Slepyshev in his current form to be a 3rd or 4th liner. His horseblinders may limit him in the top 6, but right now hes a solid bottom 6er. The issue is, a former high profile Russian can make more money and be a star in the KHL, vs playing bottom 6 in the NHL. I completely understand if he does want to go back
Have to respectfully disagree that he can play consistently above 4th line. He is a solid 12/13/14 F, at best, in this league, in my opinion. I do agree he will make more money in the KHL. On to the next.