Blue Goose
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Gusev plays for SKA St. Petersburg, his KHL team has no problem paying their players. Their healthy scratches are 1st line material for weaker teams because they pay so well. Its only certain KHL teams that struggle with paying players.
I really have my doubts Gusev leaves this year, hopefully Vegas gets Dadonov. Dadonov and Shipachev have had success with skilled right handed shots both Gusev and Panarin. I would expect Marchessault to be a good fit with the Russians
What about Perron? I'd prefer him on that line, since he's also tough enough to go into the corners and get the puck for the other two.
Leaving Gusev in the KHL for another year while we sort out the roster is fine with me. The key is going to be whether we can sign Dadonov, and how many years we give him on that contract. I'm hoping the allure of playing with Ship will sway him in our direction.