The problem here is some NHL GMs being in love with russian prospects who rush to NA ASAP, which speaks volumes about their attitude, intelligence and ultimately possible outcome of their development. Rubtsov felt entitled to get a KHL roster spot and pressured his then KHL team ot else he would go to NA. He did not want to earn anything in the KHL, but would rather choose the easy way to play against juniors in Canada. If I am a GM and I find out pre-draft the players such views, I would stay away from him at the draft. As mentioned though the narrative still is very much alive in NA, that Russians should come to NA ASAP, that it is a "good sign" for a prospect somehow.