Well don't you think it would be better for him to come to N.A. and play in the CHL in order to adapt to the N.A. style and rink? It's a question of adaptation and the earlier he decides to come to North America, the earlier he will have exposure and recognition. Nail Yakupov did amazing this year in Sarnia and he's now considered, by most, the consensus #1 draft pick in 2012. Kucherov is extremely talented and if he was to come to N.A. right about next year and commit to the CHL, his draft stock will rise and he will get pick really early. IMO, I'd rather pick Kucherov in the mid 1st round than picking Mark McNeill, Mark Scheifele, and most certainly ahead of Khoklachev and Namestnikov; only if he commits to the CHL. Much like Burmistrov and Kabanov too.