Vegas Golden Knights Expansion Draft Shenanigans Thread

[Maverick426h]

Idk If you're starting a new team its as far as selecting a Pen Its Rust all the way imo

Definitely. But, Vegas only got a 2nd rounder three whole years from now to make sure they took $5.75 million Fleury off their hands? I would've demanded a 1st round pick in '17 or '18. That or we're taking Rust and you can keep Fleury. Totally just bailed them out for cheap.

By the time that pick is made, there's a strong chance Fleury may no longer be a Golden Knight...Rofl

It's an absolute joke.

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Definitely. But, Vegas only got a 2nd rounder three whole years from now to make sure they took $5.75 million Fleury off their hands? I would've demanded a 1st round pick in '17 or '18. That or we're taking Rust and you can keep Fleury. Totally just bailed them out for cheap.

By the time that pick is made, there's a strong chance Fleury may no longer be a Golden Knight...Rofl

It's an absolute joke.

Oh I agree. When you look at the MAF pick is definitely a joke. If they want to build a successful team you go Rust with that pick. MAF isn't selling tickets being a pro team in Vegas is selling tickets. And as you said he may not even still be there in a few years.Taking on an aging goalie instead of developing youth? They could be planning on reading MAF later but really what value does he hold? Pittsburgh definitely got off easy. Now that the expansion draft is clear. Looking forward to Friday maverick?

 

[Maverick426h]

Oh I agree. When you look at the MAF pick is definitely a joke. If they want to build a successful team you go Rust with that pick. MAF isn't selling tickets being a pro team in Vegas is selling tickets. And as you said he may not even still be there in a few years.Taking on an aging goalie instead of developing youth? They could be planning on reading MAF later but really what value does he hold? Pittsburgh definitely got off easy. Now that the expansion draft is clear. Looking forward to Friday maverick?

Of course. Hoping we don't trade away #2. To me, that would be a disaster.

Now, your team may benefit more from trading down...Lol

 

[Maverick426h]

What if Vegas offers #6 and #13 for #1?

Are you turning them down?

Say it ain't so!!

 

[jstewismybastardson]

What if Vegas offers #6 and #13 for #2?

Are you turning them down?

 

[Maverick426h]

YES, I'm turning them down...Lol

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Of course. Hoping we don't trade away #2. To me, that would be a disaster.

Now, your team may benefit more from trading down...Lol

I wouldn't put it past them. I'm hoping they don't tho. Shero says he already made his choice. But he's not leaking anything. Personally I want to see them go Patrick. But I've got a feeling it will be Nico. While the Devils can really use the size and a pure center. Nico seems to fit the Shero draft mold since he came to Jersey. I'm hoping Nolan having played with Quenville sways them that way but..... Eithee way the Devils and Flyers both got very lucky. And should both get a big piece they need. Could be a very competitive division in the upcoming years

 

[jstewismybastardson]

YES, I'm turning them down...Lol

the rumo(u)r yesterday was multiple picks for the #2

how about #6, #13 & #15 ?

 

[Maverick426h]

the rumo(u)r yesterday was multiple picks for the #2

how about #6, #13 & #15 ?

I think this draft is too weak after the top 10-12 to make that trade and one of Patrick/Hischier is exactly what the Flyers are looking for regardless.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I wouldn't put it past them. I'm hoping they don't tho. Shero says he already made his choice. But he's not leaking anything. Personally I want to see them go Patrick. But I've got a feeling it will be Nico. While the Devils can really use the size and a pure center. Nico seems to fit the Shero draft mold since he came to Jersey. I'm hoping Nolan having played with Quenville sways them that way but..... Eithee way the Devils and Flyers both got very lucky. And should both get a big piece they need. Could be a very competitive division in the upcoming years

Its Nico at #1 ... this was the impetus for the rumour of Vegas wanting to get the #2 pick .. so they can get Nolan Patrick ... who was coached at Brandon by vegas asst. gm Kelly McCrimmon

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Its Nico at #1 ... this was the impetus for the rumour of Vegas wanting to get the #2 pick .. so they can get Nolan Patrick ... who was coached at Brandon by vegas asst. gm Kelly McCrimmon

I think Nico goes first too. He fits sheros mold. But I'm hoping his old Brandon teammate and Devils prospect Quenville. Sways them to Patrick

 

[Maverick426h]

I think Nico goes first too. He fits sheros mold. But I'm hoping his old Brandon teammate and Devils prospect Quenville. Sways them to Patrick

I'm good with that. You take Patrick and we take Hischier. All is right with the world for a brief moment.

 

[TheRobotDevil]

I'm good with that. You take Patrick and we take Hischier. All is right with the world for a brief moment.

Either way I think we both end up happy imo. After 1 and 2 you're right it seriously thins out. I am interested to see what Vegas does with 15 tho. See exactly how much the Isles gave up

 

[thedddd]

They were paid not to though.

Oh yeah like most of the other picks.
For instance taking David Clarkson's contract. At least with MAF they have a usable part and can market him if he stays. Truthfully I see him dealt to a team that thinks they are a goalie away from winning.

With the 2020 2nd round pick from Penguins. That actually makes sense because if you take an educated guess they will still be competitive for 2 or 3 more years with the almost guarantee by then Malkin, Crosby and Letang are all but done due to health. Then that pick might be an early 2nd round vs 28th -30th.

 

[Maverick426h]

Oh yeah like most of the other picks.
For instance taking David Clarkson's contract. At least with MAF they have a usable part and can market him if he stays. Truthfully I see him dealt to a team that thinks they are a goalie away from winning.

With the 2020 2nd round pick from Penguins. That actually makes sense because if you take an educated guess they will still be competitive for 2 or 3 more years with the almost guarantee by then Malkin, Crosby and Letang are all but done due to health. Then that pick might be an early 2nd round vs 28th -30th.

Hey, I am fine with Vegas getting only a 2nd in 2020 if by then the Pens are one of the worst teams in the Nhl...Rofl

Not happening.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Gilman (who helped develop the expansion draft structure) called it an "asset harvest event" lol

 

[pixburgher66]

I think people are also disregarding the potential trade value of MAF.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Schlemko to the Habs for a 5th rounder ... imo thats an ok move for the habs

/although i believe he could have been had last season off waivers lol

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I think people are also disregarding the potential trade value of MAF.

I don't think he has much - even setting aside his play for a moment, he's got a full NMC and it seems like he wants to be in Vegas. After passing on Calgary who one could argue are a good goalie away from being at the least a Western Conference contender the allure of winning alone isn't going to be enough to entice him to a team. It would be a very limited market and thus a very limited return.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Schlemko to the Habs for a 5th rounder ... imo thats an ok move for the habs

/although i believe he could have been had last season off waivers lol

I think he's been waived like 5 times in the past few years lol.

But I agree, cheap need filler all around.