He signed a three-year extension in the spring but has spoken favorably about coming to the NHL. I think he wants to establish himself more as a top defender in the KHL before coming overseas, so I'd expect around 2026...
@AlexDaugherty1 ninos play driving abilities and overall skill set is greatly superior to Barbashevs by most metrics . GMs job is to maximize value and split those hairs. #30 vs potential #64 pick is significant imo. isn't a chasm but enough to say Poile failed to aquire proper market value.
Yesterday's trade polarized a frustrated fanbase.
Here's why I think getting a 2nd round pick for Nino Niederreiter is just about the right value.
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@Wolvergene18@Mario_Tirabassi Lol says the person defending a guy sucker punching an unwilling combatant for a clean hockey play. Talking out of both sides of your mouth. He plays the puck and on the boards just uses his strength to press him against board. That "hit" is legal in my non contact beer league.