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Also Sergachev is not eligible for the expansion draft. Tampa can protect someone else with Drouin's spot. Not to mention the cap space.

Good trade for the Bolts.
 
deeshamrock said:
I think will be a top d in the NHL and what's not to like about him and Hedman being your #1 pairing.

Good for both teams but love it for the Bolts.
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I'm not sold on him just yet. Top end prospect, no doubt, but I want to see him get some time in the show under his belt before I can say he'll be a top pairing guy.

Definetly has a good mentor in Hedman.
 
What the hell is all this hype around the Habs? Putrid offense, one great defenseman, and a world class goalie. Probably the most overrated team in the league.

Would love to get Galchenyuk and save him from that cesspool.
 
Reclamation Project said:
What the hell is all this hype around the Habs? Putrid offense, one great defenseman, and a world class goalie. Probably the most overrated team in the league.

Would love to get Galchenyuk and save him from that cesspool.
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Just think how bad LA's favorite sportscaster Liz Habib would butcher his name.:laugh:
 
Reclamation Project said:
What the hell is all this hype around the Habs? Putrid offense, one great defenseman, and a world class goalie. Probably the most overrated team in the league.

Would love to get Galchenyuk and save him from that cesspool.
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What more do they need than that they're the Montreal Canadiens?
 
Habs trade Nathan Beaulieu to the Sabres for a 3rd round pick

Calgary trades Johnson, Hickey, conditional 3rd for Mike Smith (lol) at 25% salary retention
 

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Because of protection issues, word is FLA's Jonathan Marchessault is potentially available. 30 goals, great contract.


Nice pickup for somebody...he's only 26, could a nice fit at center for somebody.
 
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Subject to change in next 30 minutes, of course, but it doesn't look like MIN will deal any of their D men -- Brodin or Scandella.



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If not, two of Brodin, Scandella, Dumba would have to be exposed in expansion draft. MIN could try to do deal with VGK to lay off those D.

Given how many teams have similar issues, McPhee could clean up in trades...
 
Roster freeze is now in effect with the exception being teams making deals directly with Vegas. I am a bit surprised we did not see more deals. The Islanders and Wild will have some excellent options on defence available to Vegas.

Be interesting to speculate as to if they Kings dial up Vegas and try to fashion a deal for Vegas to pluck a defenseman and flip one to LA. I wouldn't mind a guy like Ryan Pulock or De Haan. Dunno what the cost would be but certainly will be some interesting options out there.

Enstrom also waived his NMC so that helps out the Jets regarding their protection options. I think Dano still ends up exposed which makes him an intriguing target for Vegas.
 
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Roster freeze is now in effect with the exception being teams making deals directly with Vegas. I am a bit surprised we did not see more deals. The Islanders and Wild will have some excellent options on defence available to Vegas.

Be interesting to speculate as to if they Kings dial up Vegas and try to fashion a deal for Vegas to pluck a defenseman and flip one to LA. I wouldn't mind a guy like Ryan Pulock or De Haan. Dunno what the cost would be but certainly will be some interesting options out there.

Enstrom also waived his NMC so that helps out the Jets regarding their protection options. I think Dano still ends up exposed which makes him an intriguing target for Vegas.
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What type of defensemen would we even be looking for? A Martinez/Muzzin replacement? Assuming they get traded for a winger. Top 4 RHD?
 
I don't think LA is looking at dmen in trades.

I wonder how many first round/second round picks Vegas will end up with after expansion is said and done?
 
Darren Dreger‏Verified account @DarrenDreger · 7h7 hours ago


Montreal and the Islanders tell me they're done for the day. Potentially, two big players next week.

 
Mike Smith joins the growing list of punks to play in Calgary. He's no better than Elliott with the exception he can move the puck better.
 
James Neal, Jason Demers, and Jonathan Marchessault left exposed from what has been gathered so far. Some decent names.
 
KingsHockey24 said:
James Neal, Jason Demers, and Jonathan Marchessault left exposed from what has been gathered so far. Some decent names.
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Vegas should take all three. Each of these players could be valuable chips at the next trade deadline.
 
I'm a little surprised LA didn't move a dman ahead of expansion.

I really don't think the Kings will get a big name via trade.

Kane could be a possibility at this point but I think there is too much competition out there.

Wondering if LA looks to a guy like Iggy once again?
 
Knight of the Realm said:
I'm a little surprised LA didn't move a dman ahead of expansion.

I really don't think the Kings will get a big name via trade.

Kane could be a possibility at this point but I think there is too much competition out there.

Wondering if LA looks to a guy like Iggy once again?
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No need to trade a dman before the expansion draft, especially when they really don't have 7 forwards worth protecting. They could make a deal later in the offseason.

Plus, the Kings would be creating another hole if they traded an established dman who could log close to 20 minutes. The only reason to trade one is if you have another one lined up, either internally or through the free agent market.
 
Mayor and some close to the Kings say no deal will likely be made prior to expansion. Maybe something later this summer or around the draft. I think Blake will make at least one move that puts his stamp on this team.
 
Knight of the Realm said:
I'm a little surprised LA didn't move a dman ahead of expansion.

I really don't think the Kings will get a big name via trade.

Kane could be a possibility at this point but I think there is too much competition out there.

Wondering if LA looks to a guy like Iggy once again?
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Every team out there is looking to move a D man before the exp draft. They have no value.
 
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2349713

The following analysis of the Ducks expansion situation is intended to expel some of the myths and misunderstandings regarding their standing for the upcoming ED, and explain why the Ducks are actually in much better shape than a lot teams.

There have been a lot of misinformed posts and blogs on the subject who seem to think the Ducks will be forced to lose a vital player for free, which is far from the case and here's why.

The first misunderstanding seems to be that people think there's actually a chance in hell that the Ducks would allow Kevin Bieksa to take up one of the protection slots due to his NMC. The Ducks will be able to use one of two avenues to ensure that doesn't happen.

Bieksa demanded the clause because he wants to stay in Anaheim to play out his contract for a contender, and does not want to move his family. The second that the Ducks threaten to buy out the final year of his deal, the NMC basically loses all leverage. Bieksa's odds of remaining in Anaheim are very strong if he waives his NMC, as Vegas has no use for him. If he doesn't waive, he's 100% leaving Anaheim on a buyout. It should be pretty clear that waiving the NMC is what's best for both the player and team.

Either way, the Ducks can be prepared to have Bieksa's cap hit on the books whether they need to buy him out or not, but you can be absolutely certain he's not going to be taking up a protection slot over a better and younger player.
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:popcorn:
 
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