No-one really knows the expansion draft details.
Based on the rumors, players with less than 3 years of 'professional experience' would be protected automatically. Who knows what that means though.. 10 NHL games? 1 NHL games? 10 NHL or AHL games? An accrued season (40 NHL games?).
If this year counts as their 1st year, then they should still be exempt until July 1st, 2018.. and the rumors of the expansion draft were this or next off-season, correct? Should be safe but who knows.
I don't think the expansion draft should interfere with business as usual though. End of the day, that's a decision for another day and you have to make sure you're still developing players. If you end up losing one or two, oh well but can't let it paralyze you.
They should be protected under the 1-2 year deal. We needed to get the college kids signed as they would of been exposed without deals (not that the odds were high they got picked, but still).
Can Quenneville be far behind once Brandon is out?
This bodes very well for the offseason. Shero's really going to start turning things over and put his stamp on the team.
Belated kudos to Lou. There's been a lot to be disappointed about recently, especially in the prospect department, but these are all still his guys coming through.
JQ is already signed I believe so there is nothing going there. Plus Brandon should be set for a very deep playoff run.
Can Quenneville be far behind once Brandon is out?
This bodes very well for the offseason. Shero's really going to start turning things over and put his stamp on the team.
Belated kudos to Lou. There's been a lot to be disappointed about recently, especially in the prospect department, but these are all still his guys coming through.
The competition at camp should be fun this year. Even if most don't make it then Albany should be a force...until the kids get called up.
I guess with Santini and Jacobs signed I doubt we are drafting a defensemen come June. Good day for Devil fans.
Actually all the more reason to draft D. We only have one playing at the junior or college level.
That is how the cupboard runs bare.
we have 9 picks this year. assuming we use all 9, i'd say we should draft majority forwards, like 6-7, and 2-3 defensemen. it's not urgent just yet, and in fact our pipeline is gonna be full next year in albany, but yeah we need a few quality defensemen, use the riskier late round picks to draft high risk high reward forwards.
Follow the BPA roll which should lead to a few Dmen.
I would like to see centers and RWs drafted on the forward side.
I guess with Santini and Jacobs signed I doubt we are drafting a defensemen come June. Good day for Devil fans.
my god please yes RWs. hf has connor chatham listed as our only RW. granted, we have a few guys in albany, but we need moreeeeeee
Blake Speers was drafted as a RW, but has been playing this year at the Center position. I don't know, but I actually like Speers better on the wing, even though his skating, passing, IQ, and vision are all remarkable.
Just keep drafting centers and switch them over.So we have one RW in the system with talent. Center that can play RW and pure RWs are a need in the draft this year.
Any positive info on this kid?