Speculation: Seattle Expansion Draft Thread.......

[Ziggy Stardust]

Sergachev definitely was a pipe dream, as are names like Werenski and Chychrun. Top pairing dmen are not readily available, unless their respective clubs risk losing them, which is the case with Seth Jones.

 

[Lt Dan]

I exposed myself. Not in the expansion draft, but to my mounted singing trout Tommy

 

[ibleedkings]

Here's the list


LOS ANGELES KINGS
Available
Andreas Athanasiou (F)
Michael Eyssimont (F)
Martin Frk (F)
Carl Grundstrom (F)
Bokondji Imama (F)
Brendan Lemieux (F)
Blake Lizotte (F)
Matt Luff (F)
Drake Rymsha (F)
Austin Wagner (F)
Mark Alt (D)
Daniel Brickley (D)
Kale Clague (D)
Olli Maatta (D)
Kurtis MacDermid (D)
Jacob Moverare (D)
Austin Strand (D)
Christian Wolanin (D)
Troy Grosenick (G)
Jonathan Quick (G)
Protected
Lias Andersson (F)
Viktor Arvidsson (F)
Dustin Brown (F)
Alex Iafallo (F)
Adrian Kempe (F)
Anze Kopitar (F)
Trevor Moore (F)
Drew Doughty (D)
Matt Roy (D)
Sean Walker (D)
Calvin Petersen (G)

 

[No Name The Nameless]

no surprises

 

[Bandit]

I’m surprised they protected Brown.

 

[kovacro]

I would of made Brown available. Rather of seen Grundstrom protected. End of the day whoever the Kings lose is not going to be earth shattering.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Seems like you'd rather protect a younger asset than Brown, but whatever either way. Whoever they lose is replaceable. Not sure how quickly I'm picking a 37 year old if I'm an expansion team, but I guess Brown is now guaranteed to finish as a King. Assuming he's done after this season.

 

[Cook24]

Not sure why people are surprised by Brown being protected. It’s hard to come by a 50 point player that’s only making 5.85 mil a year…

 

[funky]

So it comes down to:

AA. - RFA, picked up for free

Grundstrom - hope not, but second player from Muzzin trade - still have Bjornfot and Muzzin

Lemieux - only paid a 4th. If we were told the worst thing we would lose is a 4th, I am sure most would take it

Clague - I am not a fan but many are. Previous 2nd round pick that can’t seem to stick in NHL lineup. May have the same problem in Seattle as there is a lot of quality D to chose from

Strand. - I like the guy but he is a fringe bottom pairing guy.

Quick - unlikely but possible. Would hurt the most. Still think he is an underrated leader in that room.

 

[Cook24]

Still think AA would be a better pick for Seattle than Clague.

 

[Mats26]

Grundstrom hasn't really lit up yet but has shown some flashes, also seems to be in TMacs dog house. He did lead the Kings in hits but that is just a testimate of how soft we really are. Kinda still want to see what more he can bring so let's hope he clears. Thinking Blake gets who Francis is picking , mostly probably Clague(Signs Wolanin), and an outside chance at Lemieux\AA\Maatta. Nobody will hurt us short or long term.

But, 1 player that is flying under the radar is Moverare. Underrated, he can become a decent player for us.

As for Brown. Brown is still serviceable and maybe if things go south with this team they trade him at the TDL for a last chance at a cup scenario..recoup some picks. He's also turning 37, so it can go south pretty quickly. He starts to become a problem if he isn't producing and blocks a prospect that needs top 9 or PP minutes. Good problem to have I guess.

 

[tbrown33]

Seattle could build a top 10 defense in the league with what’s avail for them. They should actually probably take a forward from LA. None of Clague, Strand, or Moverare are waiver exempt either.

 

[kings11]

If I’m Seattle I select Athanasiou and if I’m Blake I gauge their interest in Clague & Grundstrom and see if we can get our hands on Palat, Kilorn, JVR.. Etc

 

[illegal_stick]

Any chance with a decent showing at the Worlds that Wolanin gets a look from Seattle?

 

[illegal_stick]

Seattle could build a top 10 defense in the league with what’s avail for them. They should actually probably take a forward from LA. None of Clague, Strand, or Moverare are waiver exempt either.

That's what I was thinking once I saw the list - they may have no need/room for Clague. Then AA would seem very likely, which I am completely fine with.

 

[Fishhead]

Still think AA would be a better pick for Seattle than Clague.

It all depends on what Seattle's vision is. Do they go building by amassing picks/making deals, or do they try and follow the Vegas instant gratification route? I honestly couldn't even guess what their plan is, at least with Vegas there was some speculation.

The simulator is active on Capfriendly now, they could put a pretty damn good team together if they wanted to.

 

[kovacro]

The simulator is active on Capfriendly now, they could put a pretty damn good team together if they wanted to.

Did a quick mock in which all requirements would be met pending the rumour of Dreidger signing a deal with Seattle. That would make 20 contracts selected that extend to 2022 and/or beyond.

Picked Landeskog to potentially flip to another team if Seattle cannot sign him. Colorado actually doesn’t have much available.

 

[MBH]

I keep reading about how LA needs goals.
Their most productive 5 on 5 player is now viewed as expansion fodder/take him or leave him.

 

[MBH]

If I’m Seattle I select Athanasiou and if I’m Blake I gauge their interest in Clague & Grundstrom and see if we can get our hands on Palat, Kilorn, JVR.. Etc

Yeah. Seattle is going to have tons of D to choose from. No point in picking Clague.
I'd take AA or Lemieux were I Seattle.

 

[No Name The Nameless]

Seattle is going to have a really nice set of players. EEEK

 

[Reclamation Project]

I’d definitely protect Brown.

 

[kings11]

Really hate to say this but me thinks Seattle makes the playoffs…. Poop!

 

[KINGS17]

“The Colorado Avalanche won't protect captain Gabriel Landeskog in Wednesday's expansion draft, reports the Denver Post's Mike Chambers.”

Landeskog is asking for a stupid contract in regards to both term and money, so not surprised.

 

[KINGS17]

Really hate to say this but me thinks Seattle makes the playoffs…. Poop!

Can the Kings fold then become as an expansion franchise again in 2022-23?

 

[kingsfan28]

Not sure why people are surprised by Brown being protected. It’s hard to come by a 50 point player that’s only making 5.85 mil a year…

And led the team in goals and PP goals. There's nobody on the roster that could make up his production , no matter how much you like Kempe .