Expansion Draft Thread Part 3

[Fistfullofbeer]

Does anyone remember how the Vegas side-deals/picks were announced? Was it done after all the teams picks were announced or was it done as a specific teams pick was announced?

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Does anyone remember how the Vegas side-deals/picks were announced? Was it done after all the teams picks were announced or was it done as a specific teams pick was announced?

They got announced in between their picks, if I remember correctly.
Though, the video's still on youtube if you want to check it out.

Let's just wait and see what happens.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

 

[MindRiot]

Can't wait to finally see those jerseys worn by players today!

 

[MindRiot]

Another reason to dislike the Eberle pick - dude's got a modified NTC. Can't wait to see what the side deal is, if there is one.

 

[StarterHart]

It actually works like that.
Seattle had the opportunity to sign those guys and not just agree to something.

It's like their current team re-signing them after the season.

Confirmation. This is correct. The list as leaked is therefore compliant.

 

[StarterHart]

Also, looks like we know the pick from Detroit:

 

[CupInSIX]

Does anyone remember how the Vegas side-deals/picks were announced? Was it done after all the teams picks were announced or was it done as a specific teams pick was announced?

They did it during the NHL awards.
The meh picks went first, then tried to save the bigger announcements for last. Trades were announced after the picks and the focus was more on the players.

 

[Gurglesons]

Another reason to dislike the Eberle pick - dude's got a modified NTC. Can't wait to see what the side deal is, if there is one.

As a PIT fan that has watched Eberle light up the Pens, I’d be stoked on him. He’s still got a lot left.

 

[HamiltonOHL]

Does anyone remember how the Vegas side-deals/picks were announced? Was it done after all the teams picks were announced or was it done as a specific teams pick was announced?

according to the video the side deals were announced after that teams pick

 

[Ginger Papa]

Hi everyone,

Very exciting day for you, Krakmas?

Not a real word I know, but I think the English language should be prepared for many new words with respect to your Franchise. I like many of your Picks and am interested to see how the Trades will shake out at tonight’s Show.

All the best & enjoy the evening.

Some memes for you folks as you pass the time…

 

[Ace]

Currently projected D-men:

Gio
Soucy
Fleury, H
Lauzon
Oleksiak
Dunn
Larsson
MacDermaid

Bayreuther
Fleury, C
Borgen

I am guessing the bottom-3 are AHL players or get 2-way contracts. Out of the 8 D-men above, I am guessing we move 1-2. Specially if we end up getting Hamilton. Our D and depth is going to be solid with or without Hamilton.

Borgen has to clear waivers. If he doesn’t make the team they waive him right back to Buffalo

 

[Irie]

You're absolutely right.

Speaking of side deals.
That pick from the Kings looks strange to me, with what else was available.
I've also heard they were interested in Eberle, who's supposed to be our pick.

Is that a oincidence?

That is what I assumed when is saw those two picks. LA gave up something decent to keep Francis away from selecting Kale Clague, and also picked up Eberle (maybe with some retention) for the return. Return shouldn't be less than a second.

 

[Dog]

Is this the first time in an expansion draft that two brothers were picked? I think it is! Fleury brothers make history!

 

[themilosh]

Use it on what? Who's going to want to go to an expansion team that's being built for fighting against DET, BUFF, and OTT?

This^

While I agree having Cap space is a powerful tool, there are only x amount of players that can contribute to any team. NHL is already an extremely even league with a hard cap.

What does GMRF think he is going to do with $40M in Capspace? The players he left on the table would make my stomach churn if I were the owners. Hopefully they know nothing about Hockey to realize.

Yup. RF has figured out what every other team hasnt.. how to draft a develop good players. Then he can overpay when the time comes.. what an utter disappointment.

 

[J Corso]

I don't see sidedeals happening much. We've just had four years of teams smacking their head and saying "turns out losing a player and high draft picks or losing multiple players is worse than losing one player!"

 

[gstommylee]

I don't see sidedeals happening much. We've just had four years of teams smacking their head and saying "turns out losing a player and high draft picks or losing multiple players is worse than losing one player!"

... there are always going to be side deals

 

[Irie]

I don't see sidedeals happening much. We've just had four years of teams smacking their head and saying "turns out losing a player and high draft picks or losing multiple players is worse than losing one player!"

Something has to be coming from Arizona that kept Francis from taking Christian Fischer and instead picking up Tyler Pitlick.

 

[Irie]

This^

While I agree having Cap space is a powerful tool, there are only x amount of players that can contribute to any team. NHL is already an extremely even league with a hard cap.

What does GMRF think he is going to do with $40M in Capspace? The players he left on the table would make my stomach churn if I were the owners. Hopefully they know nothing about Hockey to realize.

Yup. RF has figured out what every other team hasnt.. how to draft a develop good players. Then he can overpay when the time comes.. what an utter disappointment.

I am quite happy with the way the draft is going down.

Smart strategy by Francis.

Now he has some young guys that can hopefully develop for the future and be cheaper contributors, plus he still has cap flexibility and can really take advantage of cap-strapped teams.

Their desperation is only going to increase and *If* Francis wants to, he will be able to pick up some top 6 talent that is reportedly available plus something extra, which he would not have received had he just taken expensive contracts through expansion.

 

[periferal]

I hope there is a side deal, because I think Bailey would've made way more sense for me.

All 30 selections can't be winners, but there are waaaay more hits than misses, IMO.

What's up Kraken fans???

Nice to meet you. I am an Islanders fan, but....Also a Seahawks fan. Needless to say the Kraken will be my 2nd favorite team. Psyched for you guys (although not a fan of Francis/Hakstol)

Let me tell you that from my perspective there is no question that Lamoriello and Francis made a deal for the Kraken to take Eberle...And they made it BEFORE expansion lists were due.

There's zero reason for the Kraken to take Eberle over Bailey, and there's no way Lou would've left Bailey exposed if he didn't know who the Kraken were going to take.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

This^

While I agree having Cap space is a powerful tool, there are only x amount of players that can contribute to any team. NHL is already an extremely even league with a hard cap.

What does GMRF think he is going to do with $40M in Capspace? The players he left on the table would make my stomach churn if I were the owners. Hopefully they know nothing about Hockey to realize.

Yup. RF has figured out what every other team hasnt.. how to draft a develop good players. Then he can overpay when the time comes.. what an utter disappointment.

The immediate success Vegas had changed things. The fact that Seattle is state income tax free also helps.

A lot of FA's will have a better idea with how the team is looking like before they sign. That being said, we have already signed 2 FA's in Larsson and Oleksiak. Sure they are not the cream-of-the-crop as far as FA's go but it has already shown that FA's will sign here.

 

[J Corso]

Would love a pm if someone has a stream address.

 

[ZDH]

Would love a pm if someone has a stream address.

I got one but it won't let me pm you due to "privacy settings"

Can you try sending me a test PM?

 

[RainyCityHockey]

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Gotta think that Stecher is the pick from Detroit?

With all the cap space we have, I'm very curious to see who our targets in free agency are. My dream scenario is using some of the assets picked up in these side deals, as well as potentially the 2nd overall pick, to land Jack Eichel.

No Jack for certain! Why saddle the franchise off the hop with a malcontent! Seattle will build through the draft unlike Vegas who appeared to build through the draft only to discard picks like yesterdays news