Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted May 5, 2017 well it looks like double G is going after his own Russian 5 to start off the new franchise. after signing Shipachyov the next likely player is Dadonov and who's to say that they aren't after the marquee signing and getting Kovalchuk in as well, all UFAs from Pasha's SKA. Vegas could be a surprise package after all this coming season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted May 5, 2017 15 minutes ago, Andy Pred 48 said: well it looks like double G is going after his own Russian 5 to start off the new franchise. after signing Shipachyov the next likely player is Dadonov and who's to say that they aren't after the marquee signing and getting Kovalchuk in as well, all UFAs from Pasha's SKA. Vegas could be a surprise package after all this coming season. I could see a sign and trade with NJ and LV. Perhaps a 2nd for Kovy's rights? NJ is going to look a lot better real soon. They control the Kovy situation, have the #1 overall pick, and like 9 other picks already. Anyone on that NJ roster not named Hall, Patrick, Zacha, or Schneider, need to go though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted May 5, 2017 Las Vegas SKA starting 4: Kovalchuck - Shipachyov - Radulov Dadonov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted May 5, 2017 2 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: Las Vegas SKA starting 4: Kovalchuck - Shipachyov - Radulov Dadonov Molotov - Improv - Mazeltov 6 Hockeymom1960, TheXym, Jonas Mahonas and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted May 9, 2017 At this rate, Russians are going to tear it up in the Vegas strip. Would not mind partying with them at Hakkasan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted May 9, 2017 maybe the Kostitsyn boys will fancy a trip back across the pond? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,908 Report post Posted May 9, 2017 Datsyuk is coming out if retirement to play in Vegas... 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keep Your Stick On the Ice 67 Report post Posted May 10, 2017 Based off the expansion articles I've read, I believe that unlike previous expansion teams Vegas could actually end up with a fairly competitive team that of course depends on a load of variables. But I think that unlike previous expansion drafts this one is in Vegas's favor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 10, 2017 They have the advantage of being the only one. They get the 30 best available, not 30 of the 60Sent from my LGLS676 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keep Your Stick On the Ice 67 Report post Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) For those keeping score at home: http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/expansion-draft-preview-atlantic-division http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2017/05/hockey_news_sees_red_wings_exp.html Edited May 11, 2017 by Keep Your Stick On the Ice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted May 11, 2017 I would protect Jensen over Ouellet but it's close.. tough call imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 11, 2017 Jensen is a third pair guy at best who rode a hot streak to a role he wasn't good at.Sent from my LGLS676 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted May 11, 2017 With the projected talent we have in the minors and juniors I would say that most of our current D are expendable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted May 11, 2017 13 hours ago, amato said: I would protect Jensen over Ouellet but it's close.. tough call imo. Tough call fersure, but I'm favoring Ouellet on this one. 1 nyqvististhefuture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keep Your Stick On the Ice 67 Report post Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Few more expansion predictions to mull over... http://www.tsn.ca/off-season-game-plan-vegas-golden-knights-1.749346 Gotta say I've read a few of these mock expansion drafts and can't find one I disagree with more than the above. https://capfriendly.com/forums/expansion-draft I highly recommend playing with the above. Edited May 11, 2017 by Keep Your Stick On the Ice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted May 11, 2017 Have Vegas got any chance in landing Kovy? I mean how do they actually bid for him in a trade with no assets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keep Your Stick On the Ice 67 Report post Posted May 11, 2017 Forwards: Matt Beleskey - Vladislav Namestnikov – Jakob Silfverberg Kris Versteeg – Tomas Plekanec – Lee Stempniak Jiri Hudler – Calle Jarnkrok – Alex Burrows Nail Yakupov – Kevin Hayes – Devante Smith-Pelly Luke Glendening Shawn Matthias Matt Read Colton Sceviour Defense: Trevor Van Riemsdyk – Luke Schenn Jack Johnson – Griffin Reinhart Brayden McNabb – Jonas Brodin Paul Martin Ian Cole Calvin De Haan Alexey Marchenko Luca Sbisa Goalies: - Philipp Grubauer - Calvin Pickard - Linus Ullmark Cap hit of roughly $70 million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 12, 2017 I hope they're dumb enough to take GlendogmillionaireSent from my LGLS676 using Tapatalk 2 krsmith17 and Andy Pred 48 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, DickieDunn said: I hope they're dumb enough to take Glendogmillionaire Sent from my LGLS676 using Tapatalk I know its unlikely but I prefer they took E. Glendening's 1.8 mil contract isn't really cap crushing. Then again, if they take him I am completely fine with it. Please do not confuse this post with me saying I like his contract, or the collection of contracts we have. Edited May 12, 2017 by kliq 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted May 12, 2017 we have just got to pray they take 1 if not 2 crap contracts off us when they pick from us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,908 Report post Posted May 12, 2017 We can only lose one player...but I wonder if there's any rules against a team making a deal with them allowing them to have 2....hmmmm.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted May 12, 2017 2 hours ago, LeftWinger said: We can only lose one player...but I wonder if there's any rules against a team making a deal with them allowing them to have 2....hmmmm.... You mean a trade?... You're right that we can only lose one in the expansion draft, but of course we can get Vegas or any team to take any bad contract. Ideal situation, we throw a 3rd Vegas' way to get them to take one of Howard / Ericsson, and make a deal to get them or another team to take the other... 1 LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,908 Report post Posted May 12, 2017 That'd be cool. Throw them a 3rd and E for future considerations to get them to take Howard in the draft. I'm in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted May 12, 2017 5 hours ago, LeftWinger said: We can only lose one player...but I wonder if there's any rules against a team making a deal with them allowing them to have 2....hmmmm.... that's called a trade and you can do it at anytime before the trade deadline basically Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 12, 2017 Biggy Swede and a third for their fourthSent from my LGLS676 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites