Pre-Game Talk: Vegas Expansion draft talk (FLA protects: 11-16-21-27/3-5-6-13/34)

[MintyFresh88]

I wonder if it has an effect on Kovy

If the end game is to bring in Dadonov and Kovy...it would make sense that they are trying to get Smith and/or Demers off the books lol

 

[I am not exposed]

I'm both nervous and excited about what is happening. We will see how it all pans out.

 

[RainingRats]

If the end game is to bring in Dadonov and Kovy...it would make sense that they are trying to get Smith and/or Demers off the books lol

yes agree but I would still like to keep Smith or March. Dadonov for how good as he's been in the KHL the last couple years may be a lateral move from Smith. Maybe March is the key to getting Demers to Vegas.

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Hello again old friend Dadanov

Oh god.

I know he's done well in the KHL, but he's probably gonna be crap over here.

Although, I'm down for an almost-all Russian lineup. If we can get some Radulov, Ovie, Kovalchuk, etc.

 

[letsgrowcactus]

If the end game is to bring in Dadonov and Kovy...it would make sense that they are trying to get Smith and/or Demers off the books lol

One of the super-unreliable rumors suggested we moved both Marchesseault and Smith to Vegas for one of the first round picks they acquired from the other teams. Made no sense then, but now it actually might if this is true...

 

[ShootIt]

Dude was a beast in NHL 12.

 

[MintyFresh88]

One of the super-unreliable rumors suggested we moved both Marchesseault and Smith to Vegas for one of the first round picks they acquired from the other teams. Made no sense then, but now it actually might if this is true...

Yep, that would definitely make sense.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Hello again old friend Dadanov

Seriously?

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Bringing back the elite 2012 trio of Bill Thomas, Dadonov and Mark Cullen? (yes, that was a line in 2012)

 

[MintyFresh88]

I'm wondering if...

Smith, Marchy, Demers, Jokinen out

Dadonov, Galchenyuk, Kovalchuk, picks in

One can dream...lol

 

[Gentle Man]

Wonder how the Hossa announcement affects the field a bit.

Chicago protected Hossa right? That's a wasted protection slot that they could have used elsewhere.

Unfortunate news though.

 

[Brokin]

Yup remember Dadonov in Rochester and SA. Got tired of trying to get NHL ice time and left for mother Russia. To Tallon's credit, the guy really wasn't NHL material back then. Good little player with excellent skills who has developed into solid scoring threat in the KHL in his prime. Probably as good or better than Marchy in the goal scoring dept with much better skills/skating and complete game. I'd be fine with this move along with dumping Smith. He also is a feisty guy with a very high compete personality. I would guess his cost will be in the $5M area for minimum of 5 yrs.

I like it, if it's true.

 

[RainingRats]

Yup remember Dadonov in Rochester and SA. Got tired of trying to get NHL ice time and left for mother Russia. To Tallon's credit, the guy really wasn't NHL material back then. Good little player with excellent skills who has developed into solid scoring threat in the KHL in his prime. Probably as good or better than Marchy in the goal scoring dept with much better skills/skating and complete game. I'd be fine with this move along with dumping Smith. He also is a feisty guy with a very high compete personality. I would guess his cost will be in the $5M area for minimum of 5 yrs.

I like it, if it's true.

that's way too high

 

[Brokin]

that's way too high

I agree, but these Russian guys who led the KHL are asking for the moon. Considering last year was his first breakout he is likely worth at least $4M, so let's see if he is reasonable with his negotiations or if Tallon paid his price to save face on losing Marchy. Shipachyov got $4.5 for two years, so maybe they split the difference.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Everybody was crying for a deal with Vegas to be made...

Yet when Bob confirms it (without knowing the look of it), this board is still going mad.

So funny !

Par for the course, its always the wrong move, regardless.

Lots of stanley cup architects in here.

 

[BB88]

I agree, but these Russian guys who led the KHL are asking for the moon. Considering last year was his first breakout he is likely worth at least $4M, so let's see if he is reasonable with his negotiations or if Tallon paid his price to save face on losing Marchy. Shipachyov got $4.5 for two years, so maybe they split the difference.

That's not asking for the moon.

 

[Brokin]

That's not asking for the moon.

Yeah, I said that. So I'm likely wrong on the contract and maybe it's between $4M-$4.5. That's good value for the guy.

 

[CHGoalie27]

How the **** is it only 1 pm.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

How the **** is it only 1 pm.

This lol. Zero productivity from me today.

 

[BB88]

Yeah, I said that. So I'm likely wrong on the contract and maybe it's between $4M-$4.5. That's good value for the guy.

That number could be right but I doubt he'd get a 5 year deal.
More like 3-4y deal for that number, which Tallon could prefer over Smiths contract.

 

[Ottarr]

How can there be so little info right now....with all the leaks that go on.....sorry very impatient.....

 

[Beezeral]

Try being in Europe right now. This is all gonna go down at 2 am

 

[Chaos2k7]

What exactly will we know today, and at what time?

 

[BB88]

Try being in Europe right now. This is all gonna go down at 2 am

3am in Finland, 2 am is so damm much better.

 

[CHGoalie27]

If Kovy and Dads is truth, then why would they get rid of Marchessault who we could keep for basically free? Do we only want one scoring line? How would we pay for the others?