1974: Redo of the Capitals

[PistolPete]

If you were the GM of the Washington Capitals in 1974, with all the knowledge of today about how careers turned out, who would you put on the team via expansion draft, amateur draft, FA signings, etc

17 skaters and 2 goalies

 

[Michael Farkas]

Assuming this is accurate, here are the protected lists for 1974: 1974 NHL Expansion Draft

 

[reckoning]

It's surprising the Kings left Bob Nevin off the original list, only protecting him after they lost a player. Nevin would be L.A's leading scorer the upcoming season with over 70 points. He was 36, so wouldn't have been part of a long-term plan, but might have made a good captain and mentor to the younger players. Of course, he probably didn't want to leave sunny Los Angeles.

Aside from that, there was nothing but scraps available in that draft. The amateur draft was a different story. If they had used their first three picks on Gillies, Trottier and Simmer, theyd have something to build on.

 

[PistolPete]

It's surprising the Kings left Bob Nevin off the original list, only protecting him after they lost a player. Nevin would be L.A's leading scorer the upcoming season with over 70 points. He was 36, so wouldn't have been part of a long-term plan, but might have made a good captain and mentor to the younger players. Of course, he probably didn't want to leave sunny Los Angeles.

Aside from that, there was nothing but scraps available in that draft. The amateur draft was a different story. If they had used their first three picks on Gillies, Trottier and Simmer, theyd have something to build on.

I believe Peter McNab was available