Nich, easily

Nichuskin is better at everything besides finishing

Burakovsky easily, he's a good 2nd liner, Nichuskin is a product of the team imo and a good middle 6 presence

Nichushkin is a top 2 way fwd and would have Been on pace for 10 more goals and 4 less assists. Not to mention goal scoring it Burakovskys best attribute. I would say nichushkin is much better

This is where I'm at with it, if anything I think Burakovsky has benefited from playing with Nichushkin

Nichushkin by a landslide

Nuke is more important to this team with his size, versatility, and defensive ability.

Nuke is more effective. Longer reach and bigger/stronger. Bura is more skilled but can be bodied off the puck easily.

Depends on what your team is lacking.

Nuke is a complete two way power forward. Aggressive forechecker with puck retrieval skills that can play tough minutes. Maybe a little bit lacking in finishing skills.

Burakovsky is a pure goal scorer. His shot is elite and he’s exceptional at controlled zone entries. Don’t expect him to do much defensively or to be a major playmaker. When he’s on, he’s an elite goal scorer. When he’s off, he’s floating around listlessly.

For the Avs (a team with goal scoring talent and top end players) a gritty/glue type player like Nuke has more value. If you have a team lacking top end talent, that might switch to Burakovsky.