Player Discussion An Early Look at the 2021 Seattle Expansion Draft

[Absurdity]

I was contemplating making this thread in the offseason since there still are some unknowns as to who will be on the roster next season (Chara, Krug, offseason trades, etc.), but I think with the recent trade deadline acquisitions and the Bruins most likely going the 7-3-1 route, I think there are some interesting discussions to be made. Plus, I have seen some of you discuss it in some of the other threads.

As we all know, a year and three months from now, the Seattle Expansion draft will take place. As of right now, Marchand, Bergeron, and Coyle are the only players on the roster that will need to be protected. The expectation going into this season seemed to be that the Bruins were going to lose a defenseman, however, with the recent additions of Ritchie and Kase, could that lead to the Bruins losing a forward instead? Here is a list of forwards and defensemen that will be exposed in the draft.

NOTE: I will not be including Krejci or Kuraly since their deals expire in the 2021 offseason which makes it less likely Seattle claims either since they can still technically sign with anyone. I will also only be listing forwards and defensemen that I think could make an impact on the roster long term for the Bruins but feel free to talk about any of the players that are not listed.

Who would you protect (keep in mind 2F, 1D, and 1G need to be exposed)? Do you think the Bruins should make a trade with Seattle or just bite the bullet and lose a player?

Forwards (4): Pastrnak (UFA 2023), Kase (RFA 2021), Nick Ritchie (RFA 2021), Wagner (UFA 2023), Frederic (RFA 2021), Bjork (RFA 2020), DeBrusk (RFA 2020), Senyshyn (RFA 2020), Kuhlman (RFA 2020)

Defensemen (3): Chara? (UFA 2020), Krug? (UFA 2020), McAvoy (RFA 2022), Carlo (RFA 2021), Moore (UFA 2023), Grzelcyk (RFA 2020), Zboril (RFA 2020), Lauzon (RFA 2022), Clifton (UFA 2023)

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[Krupp]

So, for clarification, Pasta IS probably draftable for Seattle?

I would throw up if they get a hold of him.

 

[Absurdity]

So, for clarification, Pasta IS probably draftable for Seattle?

I would throw up if they get a hold of him.

If the Bruins do not protect Pastrnak, yes, Seattle can draft him. However, I would bet a large sum the Bruins will protect Pastrnak.

 

[Alicat]

So, for clarification, Pasta IS probably draftable for Seattle?

I would throw up if they get a hold of him.

No because he is going to be automatically protected.

I want them to make a trade rather than expose anyone

 

[ON3M4N]

Who would you protect (keep in mind 2F, 1D, and 1G need to be exposed)? Do you think the Bruins should make a trade with Seattle or just bite the bullet and lose a player?

Forwards (4): Pastrnak (UFA 2023), Kase (RFA 2021), Nick Ritchie (RFA 2021), Wagner (UFA 2023), Frederic (RFA 2021), Bjork (RFA 2020), DeBrusk (RFA 2020), Senyshyn (RFA 2020), Kuhlman (RFA 2020)

Defensemen (3): Chara? (UFA 2020), Krug? (UFA 2020), McAvoy (RFA 2022), Carlo (RFA 2021), Moore (UFA 2023), Grzelcyk (RFA 2020), Zboril (RFA 2020), Lauzon (RFA 2022), Clifton (UFA 2023)

As of right now the only guys that I no doubt protect:

FWD - Pastrnak & DeBrusk
DEF - McAvoy, Carlo, Grzelcyk*

*If Krug re-signs then Krug slots into that spot and Grzelcyk would be exposed.

So right now I have two open spots to protect a forward. I'd lean towards protecting Bjork & Kase, but the Wild Cards are Frederic & Senyshyn. I don't think SEA would target either, but if they came up next year and had solid years, they could become targets.

 

[ON3M4N]

So, for clarification, Pasta IS probably draftable for Seattle?

I would throw up if they get a hold of him.

The odd of Pasta being left unprotected are :

0.00000000000000000000000000000000000%

 

[DKH]

If Krug gets a NMC and assuming Carlo & McAvoy are protected the Kraken’s will know other than Vaakanainen everyone else playing D is fair game

Seattle should get a very good asset from Boston

 

[Absurdity]

As of right now the only guys that I no doubt protect:

FWD - Pastrnak & DeBrusk
DEF - McAvoy, Carlo, Grzelcyk*

*If Krug re-signs then Krug slots into that spot and Grzelcyk would be exposed.

So right now I have two open spots to protect a forward. I'd lean towards protecting Bjork & Kase, but the Wild Cards are Frederic & Senyshyn. I don't think SEA would target either, but if they came up next year and had solid years, they could become targets.

I think Senyshyn is safe regardless. Frederic, I'm not so sure. Bruins will have two spots to protect Bjork, Frederic, Kase, or Ritchie. Would not protecting one of these four forwards keep Seattle's eyes off of the Bruins' defensemen? Would have to think cap hit plays a part in who they choose as well.

 

[Lobster57]

If Lauzon is eligible, i think he'll be the choice. Gryz would be tempting for them too

 

[sarge88]

If Krug gets a NMC and assuming Carlo & McAvoy are protected the Kraken’s will know other than Vaakanainen everyone else playing D is fair game

Seattle should get a very good asset from Boston

Or Lauzon.

 

[BruinsBtn]

I don't think you overthink it. You build the best team possible, protect your best players and let them take a good player. It is what it is, Jacobs wants his expansion money.

 

[BruinDust]

Seems pretty straight-forward based on what we have today and assuming Krug is extended.

Protect - Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Coyle, Debrusk. Kase, Ritchie, McAvoy, Carlo, Krug.

Quality players exposed:

F - Wagner, Bjork, Kuhlman, Senyshyn, Frederic

D - Moore, Gryz, Lauzon, Clifton, Zboril

G - Vlader (assuming Rask is extended).

Extremely good chance Seattle takes a D.

 

[sarge88]

How does it work with RFA and UFA?

Let's say for argument's sake that Pasta was due to be a UFA on July 1. Could Seattle claim him in the Expansion draft in June and try to sign him or take the chance that he re-signs somewhere else?

 

[Ratty]

Am I right in assuming that a team can lose only one player? If, for example Krug is re-signed and Grzelcyk is drafted are all the forwards and goalies safe?

Good thread, BTW, as we are inching closer to the expansion draft and have to start planning.

 

[13Hockey]

Seems pretty straight-forward based on what we have today and assuming Krug is extended.

Protect - Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Coyle, Debrusk. Kase, Ritchie, McAvoy, Carlo, Krug.

Quality players exposed:

F - Wagner, Bjork, Kuhlman, Senyshyn, Frederic

D - Moore, Gryz, Lauzon, Clifton, Zboril

G - Vlader (assuming Rask is extended).

Extremely good chance Seattle takes a D.

Yup I see it pretty close to this

offer Seattle a 2nd round pick maybe more if needed to take Moore and keep Lauzon/Gryz

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

How does it work with RFA and UFA?

Let's say for argument's sake that Pasta was due to be a UFA on July 1. Could Seattle claim him in the Expansion draft in June and try to sign him or take the chance that he re-signs somewhere else?

my understanding is that they could choose a pending UFA but it’d be a massive waste as they will get an exclusive window to talk to pending UFA’s prior to July 1 anyway.

 

[BruinDust]

Yup I see it pretty close to this

offer Seattle a 2nd round pick maybe more if needed to take Moore and keep Lauzon/Gryz

My guess is Moore isn't a Bruin by then anyways.

 

[BruinDust]

How does it work with RFA and UFA?

Let's say for argument's sake that Pasta was due to be a UFA on July 1. Could Seattle claim him in the Expansion draft in June and try to sign him or take the chance that he re-signs somewhere else?

This was how it worked for Vegas.

The Curious Role Of UFAs In The Expansion Draft - SinBin.vegas

 

[Absurdity]

Am I right in assuming that a team can lose only one player? If, for example Krug is re-signed and Grzelcyk is drafted are all the forwards and goalies safe?

Good thread, BTW, as we are inching closer to the expansion draft and have to start planning.

That is correct. Each team can only lose one player.

 

[13Hockey]

My guess is Moore isn't a Bruin by then anyways.

good point

Either way though we can’t let them take Gryz/Lauzon off us

I can’t see us not making a trade to keep those 2

 

[sarge88]

This was how it worked for Vegas.

The Curious Role Of UFAs In The Expansion Draft - SinBin.vegas

Thanks!

Much clearer now. I forgot the specifics from the Vegas draft.

 

[Blinny]

I’d be willing to make a trade with Seattle that has them taking Moore in exchange for a pick or even giving them an extra prospect. We saw Vegas wheel and deal before their draft. Maybe Seattle does as well.

 

[Estlin]

Seems pretty straight-forward based on what we have today and assuming Krug is extended.

Protect - Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Coyle, Debrusk. Kase, Ritchie, McAvoy, Carlo, Krug.

Quality players exposed:

F - Wagner, Bjork, Kuhlman, Senyshyn, Frederic

D - Moore, Gryz, Lauzon, Clifton, Zboril

G - Vlader (assuming Rask is extended).

Extremely good chance Seattle takes a D.

Why on Earth would Ritchie be protected (or be worth protecting)?

 

[Kegs]

look at that line up of young dmen. I don’t think we loosing a forward. I bet not many teams will be leaving that many quality young D on the table. Just because there probably won’t be many better options for Seattle on the back end.
I think if the bruins are going 7-3-1 then they Lose
Lauzon
If they protect 8 they lose debrusk.

 

[Absurdity]

Why on Earth would Ritchie be protected (or be worth protecting)?

I'm assuming Nick not Brett.