"Danil Gushchin, was acquired by the Colorado Avalanche just a month ago in a flip of young wingers with the San Jose Sharks. He was a former 2020 third round pick by the Sharks who played who played out his three-year Entry Level Contract with the organization before getting moved. Gushchin slips into the eighth spot on our list by default to replace outgoing Oskar Olausson."
"Due to his large frame and deadly shot, Olausson intrigued as a possible top six option whose offense could paper over the holes in his defensive game and a lack of intensity in his overall play. Gushchin is essentially the opposite player: A speedy, small playmaking forward who backchecks and defends with a grit that could earn him a look as a penalty kill/fourth line option in the NHL"
Danil Gushchin is a 23-year-old left/right wing, 5'8", 173 lbs., projected to play for the Colorado Eagles in 2025-26. He was acquired by Colorado from San Jose in a swap of young wingers after being the Sharks' 2020 third-round pick and finishing his three-year entry-level contract. He recorded 0 goals and 1 assist in 12 NHL games with San Jose, and 28 goals and 23 assists for 51 points in 56 AHL games, plus 1 goal in 4 playoff games. He ranked eighth among Avalanche prospects and combines speed, playmaking, consistent AHL offense, strong positioning, backchecking, and penalty-kill potential despite size limitations and a lower overall ceiling than some peers.
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