I'm not sure Filppula makes sense between his salary and mandatory protection. The type of player fits though.
Right, but if Edmonton won't honor it after the trade, he doesn't need to waive it for the trade itself.Like I said in the other thread, if he waives his NMC, it becomes void unless the team he get's traded to wants to honor it. Don't know if Chia would or not TBH.
Right, but if Edmonton won't honor it after the trade, he doesn't need to waive it for the trade itself.
I'm not sure Filppula makes sense between his salary and mandatory protection. The type of player fits though.
I think he'd replace Letestu on the protected list.
Drai-Lucic-RNH-Eberle-Maroon-Filpula-Kassian
Who are you worried about exposing?
Protect Letestu leave off Kassian.
I think Vegas is smart enough to know Kassian should not be living in Vegas.
I guess if they go 7-3 they'd have enough room? I just have a feeling Filppula would be a much better acquisition as a rental. I don't like that contract at all. Maybe retention would play a part.
Knowing Chia, he'd be asking for retention. Like he did to Anaheim for Maroon. Can't see him coming for his full hit.
True enough but I don't think LV would have interest in Letestu either. Maybe Khaira should be protected?
The Oilers aren't protecting Brandon Davidson for the expansion draft, full stop, if they add Filuppla (which would be great, imo) they can still basically protect everyone, they would have to choose between Letestu and Kassian.
Davidson could very well be part of the deal for a TB center anyways. I'd protect Khaira over Kassian and Letestu.
Johnson would be ideal. Adds speed and a RH shot. Filpulla isn't a bad option either and could help with Puljujarvi being Finnish and all.
Eberle+Davidson for Filpulla+Johnson
Make it so Chia... make it so.
Like I said in the other thread, if he waives his NMC, it becomes void unless the team he get's traded to wants to honor it. Don't know if Chia would or not TBH.