Birthplace: Korkino, Russia | Acquired: Traded to Columbus by Chicago with Tyler Motte and Chicago’s 6th round pick in 2017 NHL Draft for Brandon Saad, Anton Forsberg and Columbus’ 5th round pick in 2018 NHL Draft, June 23, 2017.
Assets: Is a supremely skilled winger who oozes creativity and is equally adept at setting up linemates and finishing off plays himself. His puck skills are off the charts and his shot is wicked. Is a true game-changing talent in the NHL.
Flaws: Does not have ideal size (5-11, 170 pounds) for the National Hockey League game, so he could stand to add more bulk and get physically stronger in order to continue to thrive at the highest level over an extended period of time.