I can't see LV taking McNabb with most teams probably protecting just 3 D. I just don't see them taking a guy that can't skate and has very little upside. I would be pleased if they did though.
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I can't see LV taking McNabb with most teams probably protecting just 3 D. I just don't see them taking a guy that can't skate and has very little upside. I would be pleased if they did though.
BigKing
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McNabb is still young and on a cheap deal. He would be interesting to LV regardless of the rest of the league protecting only 3 D.
With defense being so important, why do you think most teams will only protect 3?
The cheap deal is great for a team against the cap not so much for LV. They will want players with upside. Teams follow trends and defense took a hit with this years finalists.
tsanuri
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You have to pick your poison. Either protect lose a potential or legit number 4D or a number 5F. And on some teams losing that number 5F would be worse than the 4D.
I expect them to want to ice a fast, offense-oriented team. A highly "entertaining" team. I could easily see them picking a legacy type player such as Gaborik (assuming of course he is moderately healthy).
Anyone remember Tarkanian's UNLV basketball teams?
Kingsfan1
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If Dean and co viewed Mcnabb as a staple on the backend and legit top 4 Dean they wouldn't have just given him a 2 year contract. It takes him to ufa and could be that if he gets picked in the expansion draft he is only there for 1 year.
I also see Gaborik being protected .
I also see Gaborik being protected .
The Tikkanen
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Minnesota took Sean O'Donnell last expansion draft. Don't forget this expansion draft is somewhat unique in that Vegas is the only team poaching talent. They could literally build a 4 line team and 3 pairs of dmen with their 30 picks. It's not gonna be all super stars so a guy like McNabb could very well be selected if they want a solid, young, heavy hitting 4-6 dman. Are they gonna have enough leadership or is that where Dustin Brown comes in? Or maybe they already have a lot of leadership and want Gaborik to help their top line if he's left unprotected.
tigermask48
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Right now sure, the market for Brown isn't there. But with the rules for the expansion draft (specifically the ones regarding leaving an rfa, or a guy with x games played) a team can be one major injury away from potentially having to leave a major piece exposed. Markets are not stable and always changing. There's a chance a deal can get done with Brown, it may be a small chance and an emergency case but Clarkson got traded, Brown can get traded.
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Kings add another Husky.
http://www.sctimes.com/story/sports...ten-column-bertsch-moves-up-ahl-nhl/87040122/
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This is exactly how I see this playing out.
This will probably keep Lombardi from trading for a #4 this season. A lot of teams are going to be on defensive.
The problem with the Kings only 4 forwards is that Lewis could get taken.
Kingsfan1
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I just don't see the Kings leaving Gaborik unprotected. He is a 20 goal scorer signed for 4.8 which is more then fair he had a down year guys. Dean signed Mcnabb to a 2 year deal for a reason I think Mcnabb stays unprotected and there are far more better D out there that will get chosen . Kings will protect 7 forwards and Gaborik will be included
CowMix
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Kopitar
Toffoli
Carter
Pearson
Gaborik
Lewis
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Doughty
Muzzin
Martinez
Quick
If Gaborik has a bad year he probably won't get protected. Any of the young kids could earn the last protected sport (Mersch/Dowd/Shore), if not maybe a forward acquired at the deadline.
Vegas will have a ton of #4 defenseman for trade after the expansion draft.
Toffoli
Carter
Pearson
Gaborik
Lewis
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Doughty
Muzzin
Martinez
Quick
If Gaborik has a bad year he probably won't get protected. Any of the young kids could earn the last protected sport (Mersch/Dowd/Shore), if not maybe a forward acquired at the deadline.
Vegas will have a ton of #4 defenseman for trade after the expansion draft.
The Tikkanen
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Trevor Lewis being protected, that gave me a good chuckle to start my day. Craig Johnson, Derek Armstrong, meet the new you-Trevor Lewis.
The Kings have been in cap trouble for 2-3 years and it has to do with mainly with the contracts of Brown, Gaborik and Mike Richards. They got rid of MR but still had to eat some salary and cap space; they will def leave Brown and Gaborik exposed.
On NHL radio they were talking about how early 30s in now the career ending age of a lot of players with the way the league is going based on youth, speed, fitness, skating, etc. Gaborik will be 35. Brown has been done for two years and the Kings have tried to trade him (even he stated that).
We essentially lost Lucic because of these players salaries. Lombardi will do all he can to at least dump 1, if not both.
On NHL radio they were talking about how early 30s in now the career ending age of a lot of players with the way the league is going based on youth, speed, fitness, skating, etc. Gaborik will be 35. Brown has been done for two years and the Kings have tried to trade him (even he stated that).
We essentially lost Lucic because of these players salaries. Lombardi will do all he can to at least dump 1, if not both.
Reaper45
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Kopitar
Carter
Toffoli
Pearson
Doughty
Muzzin
Martinez
McNabb
Quick
Anything else would be uncivilized.
Hope and pray Vegas wants Gaborik, because I think Brown is here to stay.
Carter
Toffoli
Pearson
Doughty
Muzzin
Martinez
McNabb
Quick
Anything else would be uncivilized.
Hope and pray Vegas wants Gaborik, because I think Brown is here to stay.
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If I were Vegas, I'd specifically target Brown for his leadership & Stanley Cup winning experience. He's captained two Cup winning teams. Who else will be available in the expansion draft who can make that claim? Also, I'd recognize that Vegas won't be able to compete immediately, only after about 4-6 years. So, those 4-6 years of Brown are going to be critical for developing my rookies.
Butch 19
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4 - 6 years of Brown sounds very bad and very expensive - to anybody.
Be realistic: will he suddenly discover / develop new hockey skills? - that he somehow forgot over the last 3 - 4 years? No expansion team would even look at Brown. He will finish his career as a King, under his current contract.
I must admit I'm torn on it. He lead this team to 2 Cups (especially the first one), so his contract is also a huge "thank you" for spending all of his career in L.A.
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Lewis will be taken. Trevor Lewis is known around the league as a coaches dream player (work ethic) He is the perfect team-mate. Lewis would be good for an expansion team, teach young players the proper work ethic.
Vegas would take him.
Vegas would take him.
KingsFan7824
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That's nothing but hope. That's wanting Vegas to take Brown because his contract is horrible for the Kings. You could sign guys like Tanguay, Versteeg, Gomez, and either Richards for 1 year if you want Cup experience for rookies. Sign Legwand if you want a guy to show the rookies what it takes to be a pro. That's a list of guys this summer, but it'll be similar next summer too. You can always find a Scott Thornton or Kyle Calder out there if need be.
Nobody needs Brown for anything. Not to reach the floor, or for experience. Not at $6m for half a decade. Nobody is going to do the Kings a favor. Doesn't matter how much of an expansion team, or how many years away from competing, you may be.
Figure on the Kings losing the worst possible player for them to lose in the expansion draft.
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Unless McNabb has an absolute crazy season and becomes a true #4 defenseman there is no reason to protect him, I doubt Vegas even takes a project #4 when they will have a lot of defenseman available from other teams and even if they do it won't be a huge loss.
If it were any other city but Vegas I would agree. If Gaborik has any game left at all he gets picked. The team will be absolutely desperate to put on a show considering the NHL will be competing in an a city that offers nothing but entertainment. The pressure to find players that can score will be enormous.
Looking at your offence, whats the plan? Kopitar and Carter are a solid 1-2 punch but the wingers beyond Toffoli are horrible! Any expectations for a young kid to grab a top 6 spot? I thought Kempe might be that guy but his numbers sure werent where I expected them to be at this past season. Has he regressed? That said, I love Doughty, Muzzin, Martinez and of course Quick on the back end. Good luck this season.
