I prefer this one. Better defense and still has good offense.

Thanks for the feedback

is Nikishin just a filler for a NHL D-man? If not, think Sellgren is the first LD we go to and 2 million is questionable, but if it is a NHL filler think this is a very realistic take

He is now on the top pair on his KHL team. He has a ton of physicality and some offensive abilities too. We would have to sign him like the Islanders did Sorokin to get him over here.

Bring him in to play 3LD for a year and take over Skjei’s spot by 22-23 in this scenario.

When Sorokin got that money he was top 3 in the entire KHL at his position, I like Nikishin as a prospect but he is not worth using extra money to lure away from the KHL as of now.

Based on? He is an great skater, makes smart plays with the puck in his own zone, and adds offense to the game. All while being 20 and in his 3rd season of the KHL.

Maybe he isn’t a 2 million type guy but he will cost more than an ELC to bring over. He already makes close to ELC money

Where are you seeing this? I can't find anything on KHL contracts except for a list of top paid contracts from last December where people in the top 20 contracts of the KHL are getting a little bit more than max ELC numbers. No way is a 2nd year KHL player (that isn't a world breaker) is getting close to ELC numbers.