Player Discussion II. Valeri Nichushkin

[Kshahdoo]

I've heard Dallas is going to protect him.

 

[Mr Misty]

I've heard Dallas is going to protect him.

It would be crazy not to.

 

[OttMorrow]

Protect List:

Benn
Seguin
Faksa
Ritchie
Roussel
Nichushkin
Spezza

Klingberg
Lindell
Johns

Kari


Thoughts?

 

[Mr Misty]

Protect List:

Benn
Seguin
Faksa
Ritchie
Roussel
Nichushkin
Spezza

Klingberg
Lindell
Johns

Kari


Thoughts?

They'll either protect Eakin or trade him but this isn't totally on topic for the thread. Also probably shouldn't protect Kari.

 

[Magic Mittens]

Protect List:

Benn
Seguin
Faksa
Ritchie
Roussel
Nichushkin
Spezza

Klingberg
Lindell
Johns

Kari


Thoughts?

That's the same for me. Although you could protect JO instead of Johns and it wouldn't be the worst thing.

Maybe protect Ed Belfours leather jacket instead of Kari

As for being back on topic, I want Nuke to play in Dallas next year. I'm over the whole baby thing. I just want the best team next year

 

[marty182]

trade Eakin\Spezza for D. Protect that D

 

[ZeHockeyFan]

trade Eakin\Spezza for D. Protect that D

Who might be that D?

 

[masinaLFC]

Who might be that D?

Joe Bagofpucks for Eakin

 

[LT]

Let's try to keep this thread on Nichushkin.

Getting him back would be pretty huge, I think. I'm starting to wonder if he's not the only one who's got major problems with Ruff.

As Hull Fan said, re-adding Janmark and Nichushkin is a huge step forward, especially for a team who's going to need wingers badly in the next couple of years.

 

[ZeHockeyFan]

Getting him back would be pretty huge, I think. I'm starting to wonder if he's not the only one who's got major problems with Ruff.

He was given plenty of opportunity to succeed, even starting his rookie season on the 1st line. His inability to finish key plays or improve his shooting (among other things) is what led to Ruff demoting him. Throwing toys out of the pram and absconding for Russia the first chance he got didn't indicate the kind of maturity one needs to excel at this level.

As Hull Fan said, re-adding Janmark and Nichushkin is a huge step forward, especially for a team who's going to need wingers badly in the next couple of years.

Janmark, yes. Nichushkin, can't tell.

 

[Ghost of Kyiv]

Hopefully Val will spend next year with CSKA.

One more year, one more year, one more year!!!

 

[OttMorrow]

He was given plenty of opportunity to succeed, even starting his rookie season on the 1st line. His inability to finish key plays or improve his shooting (among other things) is what led to Ruff demoting him. Throwing toys out of the pram and absconding for Russia the first chance he got didn't indicate the kind of maturity one needs to excel at this level.



Janmark, yes. Nichushkin, can't tell.

I'm on the same page with you here with regard to Nuke.

Janmark...I hope he returns to form. His condition is pretty serious, it's hard to predict if he loses a step or not. If he is the Janmark of last season, he will be a huge additional for us.

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

Well, we are going to need talented forwards next year, from somewhere. Nuke coming back is in theory a nice head start on that, over drafting a new one with a top ten pick who might be ready, or bringing up an AHL prospect who has to get used to the NHL quickly.

If insiders say the Stars are comfortable with Nuke, assuming a new coach, then who am I to disagree?

 

[ZeHockeyFan]

If insiders say the Stars are comfortable with Nuke, assuming a new coach, then who am I to disagree?

He could very well thrive under a new coach, but things could sour under a new coach too. Will he abscond again when that happens? When a player who doesn't show the maturity needed to handle demotion- something any coach will do when a player isn't producing- with the right attitude and work through it doesn't bode well for the team.

 

[Satan]

Jo Drouin seems to be doing fine in Tampa after that ordeal. People mature.

 

[BeaverSports]

I think I'd be happier dealing Val Nichushkin's rights to bolster the defence and looking for a veteran top-six guy through trade or free agency, but that's just me.

I know Nichushkin likely can improve some of the weak parts in his game and I'm not Lindy Ruff's biggest fan either, but I don't like the message sent in the tantrums in the press. Immaturity is one thing, but that's unacceptable from any professional.

 

[ZeHockeyFan]

Jo Drouin seems to be doing fine in Tampa after that ordeal. People mature.

Let's hope Nuke does too.

 

[Ghost of Kyiv]

Might be a shot in the dark, but does anyone know when KHL free agency starts, or is that even a thing? In years past it looks like there was a lot of activity around May 1st.

Hypothetical opt outs would presumably have to take place prior to KHL free agency, no?



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I hate not knowing anything about KHL contracts.

 

[Hockey Dad]

I wonder if the Olympic decision will cause. Val to stay another year in hopes of making the team.

 

[Benneguin]

Jo Drouin seems to be doing fine in Tampa after that ordeal. People mature.

Maturity is nice, but having a toolbox would be better.

 

[VanJack]

I've heard Dallas is going to protect him.

Vancouver poster here.....hoping for some clarification on this....since this guy is under contract to a team in KHL, why does he need to be protected in the upcoming expansion draft by the Stars?

 

[Hull Fan]

Because his rights belong to Dallas. It would be the same if Dallas had a player in Sweden or Finland who's been pro for two years after they signed their ELC but hadn't come over yet. He's a pro. So he's protection eligible.

 

[Troy McClure]

I've heard Dallas is going to protect him.

He was cut from the World Championship team because the coach trusted some other no name player more. Seems like a waste to protect him.

 

[LT]

He was cut from the World Championship team because the coach trusted some other no name player more. Seems like a waste to protect him.

Sounds like he's injured right now.

 

[Troy McClure]

Sounds like he's injured right now.

Sounds like the team said it wasn't the factor in him being cut.