There is a danger in trying to evaluate Alex Galchenyuk given the way he is arriving in Pittsburgh, having been acquired for a two-time Stanley Cup champion, a fan favorite, and former core piece of the Penguins.
For one, he is going to be facing an uphill battle because of who is he is not, as opposed to who he is.
Overall, Galchenyuk is a fine player. He possesses a lot of the same flaws as Kessel defensively without possessing the gift of being an elite offensive player.