Speculation: 2021 Expansion draft

[Doctor Soraluce]

Unless the plan changes from we are competing to we are rebuilding, there is absolutely 0 chance that the team exposes burns.

I think it'll depend on what happens this offseason, how well they do next season, and when they think Merkley arrives a top 4 defenseman. I still think it would require an enticement to leave Burns un protected though otherwise they are better off just trading him instead of giving him away for free. Even as burns declines he's still a major PP threat. I could see him playing until he's 40 with his work out regime. 3rd pair D, 1st PP trigger for some competitive team. As he slows down he might even focus more on defense and become a great role model for young D coming up on whatever team he's on at that point.

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

Suppose Seatle offers us fourth overall and a defenseman to be named later to expose burns. We would have to consider it, especially if cap is at 82 million

No. 4th overall means nothing to a team that is trying to compete right now.

 

[Nolan11]

No. 4th overall means nothing to a team that is trying to compete right now.

That may be true, but if the cap is flat for the next 3 years, we may NEED to move out one of the highest salaries. Getting a potential star (top five pick) on an ELC is one of the best ways to mitigate the eventual decline in play of the high paid Vets. Burns is an option to move that they could explore. Leaving unprotected as part of a larger deal just adds a 4th team to consider from his 3 team trade list. DW would, if looking to move him, take the best return he could get (at least he should).

I think it'll depend on what happens this offseason, how well they do next season, and when they think Merkley arrives a top 4 defenseman. I still think it would require an enticement to leave Burns un protected though otherwise they are better off just trading him instead of giving him away for free. Even as burns declines he's still a major PP threat. I could see him playing until he's 40 with his work out regime. 3rd pair D, 1st PP trigger for some competitive team. As he slows down he might even focus more on defense and become a great role model for young D coming up on whatever team he's on at that point.

I agree with this. I really don't foresee Burns turning into a non-NHL player over the remainder of his contract (even at 40). I believe he will remain worth the money for the next two seasons, but after that may decline some (but still be value added, just bit overpaid).

 

[Barrie22]

If there is 1 player that needs to go to remove salary it is vlasic, his contract has been a problem since the day he signed it and will only get worse as the years go on.

Burns contract i don't see even coming close to as bad as vlasics contract is right now even when burns turns 40. Vlasic is this teams seabrook.

 

[LadyStanley]

But Vlasic has full NMC. He'd have to waive it for any trade or being exposed for Expansion Draft.

 

[Barrie22]

But Vlasic has full NMC. He'd have to waive it for any trade or being exposed for Expansion Draft.

Then make his life a living hell to the point it makes him want to leave any way possible.

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Then make his life a living hell to the point it makes him want to leave any way possible.

Force him to live with Karlsson

 

[WSS11]

Suppose Seatle offers us fourth overall and a defenseman to be named later to expose burns. We would have to consider it, especially if cap is at 82 million

That wouldn’t happen but Doug would be crazy not to do that. 4th overall for an aging Burns and 8MM of cap relief? Merkley could take his place at that point. Where do we sign?

 

[STL Shark]

Then make his life a living hell to the point it makes him want to leave any way possible.

If you've ever heard him speak publicly, I am not sure his life can be any more miserable than his tone makes it appear now.

 

[Barrie22]

If you've ever heard him speak publicly, I am not sure his life can be any more miserable than his tone makes it appear now.

Then make his hockey life miserable also. Play him 10 minutes a game, give him only ice time with the 4th line. Don't give him pk time.

 

[Barrie22]

That wouldn’t happen but Doug would be crazy not to do that. 4th overall for an aging Burns and 8MM of cap relief? Merkley could take his place at that point. Where do we sign?

Merkely can take over 1st pairing minutes next season? We really want to rush this kid to the nhl don't we.

 

[Mafoofoo]

Then make his hockey life miserable also. Play him 10 minutes a game, give him only ice time with the 4th line. Don't give him pk time.

Or just replace Finn with a cat.








actually no never replace Finn he's the best

 

[WSS11]

Merkely can take over 1st pairing minutes next season? We really want to rush this kid to the nhl don't we.

Umm, the expansion draft isn’t scheduled until summer 2021 unless something has changed. So he could actually play next season with the Cuda..maybe get a couple of games with the big club too depending on his performance.

Also, Karlsson would continue to take 1st pairing minutes for the foreseeable future regardless of what happens to Burns. Merkley, Burns, and EK are all RHD. We could sign a cheap UFA to round out the right side and add a top six forward with the cap savings....Getting the 4th overall pick on top of that? Again, where do we sign?

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

Then make his hockey life miserable also. Play him 10 minutes a game, give him only ice time with the 4th line. Don't give him pk time.

They don't have to put him in the lineup. That would make him accept a trade out.

 

[Levie]

Force him to live with Karlsson

Find out a player who is allergic to dogs. Trade for him then start a new team rule: "No pet dogs"

 

[themelkman]

They don't have to put him in the lineup. That would make him accept a trade out.

It also might mean no team would accept taking him back. If he doesnt play hes not going to get lots of offers

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

It also might mean no team would accept taking him back. If he doesnt play hes not going to get lots of offers

Someone will take him. Just might require enticement to get something back. Retaining 1 or 2 mil also make it easier especially if his replacement is on a cheap ELC.

 

[themelkman]

Someone will take him. Just might require enticement to get something back. Retaining 1 or 2 mil also make it easier especially if his replacement is on a cheap ELC.

Idk man, when MTL was interested they were watching like all our games. The current performance clearly matters

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

Idk man, when MTL was interested they were watching like all our games. The current performance clearly matters

From the story they didn't lose interest, the Sharks lost interest in moving him. That was back when they started to turn it around and got to (almost?) .500. Like I said, depending on salary retention and any other enticement, Vlasic is still moveable.

 

[STL Shark]

Find out a player who is allergic to dogs. Trade for him then start a new team rule: "No pet dogs"

We will be trading everyone then. Doggos >>>>>

 

[Pavelski2112]

We will be trading everyone then. Doggos >>>>>

I'd rather keep Vlasic's bloated salary for another 15 years than turn this into a cat team.

 

[hohosaregood]

I'd rather keep Vlasic's bloated salary for another 15 years than turn this into a cat team.

It's too late. Patty's stray cat has a closer connection to the team than Finn does.

 

[Barrie22]

I'd rather keep Vlasic's bloated salary for another 15 years than turn this into a cat team.

A cat got us to the cup finals, all a dog did was get us a top 5 draft pick in a season where the pick was no longer ours.

 

[fasterthanlight]

IMO I think most players don't actually mind waiving the NTC. If they are told they aren't wanted, most probably would be happy leaving. It's possible that the main advantage of having the NTC is just that you get to say where you go next.

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

A cat got us to the cup finals, all a dog did was get us a top 5 draft pick in a season where the pick was no longer ours.

Bingo.