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[KennyBanyeah]

Also, is Methot exposed just based on Ottawa not having enough exposed guys? I don't think I'd mind that one bit.

Pretty much a sure thing that Ottawa goes with the 7-3-1 format.

1. Karlsson is a lock
2. Phaneuf has to be protected unless asked to waive; some rumours they might go down that road but I'd say unlikely that they offend one of their top 4 guys AND lose another D.
3. Everyone seems to be think Ceci will be protected based on draft/pedigree and age.
4. Methot: maybe not taken depending on what LV is getting elsewhere
5. Wideman: would actually be good (for LV) if they're looking to save money. He's been improving all year and PMD are hard to come by. He's also adjusted at every level and become a REALLY good player. I wouldn't be surprised to see this guy top out as a Rafalski/Boyle (lite) type of player as he hits his late 20s.
6. Boro: LOL
7. Claesson: likely not on LV's radar but he's been just fine.

So it comes down to whether you protect the young, struggling, but cheaper Ceci or, the older, better right now but with some injury concerns, more expensive Methot.

It's a tough call and they're likely to lose a pretty good player.

If it was me I'd look to trade Ceci in a package for an elite player and then try to sign someone like Michael Stone to replace him after the expansion draft.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I have a hard time believing Nashville will expose James Kneel. Or am I missing something?

Taking a stab here - they need 4 spots for their d-men and they really don't want to lose Mike Fisher? That would mean RyJo, Arvidsson, Forsberg and Fisher.

 

[dash]

If it was me I'd look to trade Ceci in a package for an elite player and then try to sign someone like Michael Stone to replace him after the expansion draft.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Taking a stab here - they need 4 spots for their d-men and they really don't want to lose Mike Fisher? That would mean RyJo, Arvidsson, Forsberg and Fisher.

Yech. I love Mike Fisher but I'm not sure there is much tread left on that tire.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Apparently he was seen cheering one of Ottawa's players the WJC and the WHC, so the rumour is there. I can't remember which player but I'm sure it's somewhere on the internet.

 

[dash]

Apparently he was seen cheering one of Ottawa's players the WJC and the WHC, so the rumour is there. I can't remember which player but I'm sure it's somewhere on the internet.

lol - He's been a great addition to the team and has really solidified the defense. I hope BT can get him to put pen to paper on a new contract.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Yech. I love Mike Fisher but I'm not sure there is much tread left on that tire.

Maybe it's Jarnkrok they're assuming. I guess the premium position he plays trumps Neal's offensive advantage?

They're another team that'll probably lose someone pretty good regardless if they don't make a pre-draft trade.

 

[esls79]

Under the current situation, one of Rakell or Silfverberg would need to be exposed along with one of their top 4 d-men.

Now, if Bieksa waives his NMC and allows himself to be exposed (I cannot imagine why he would do so but) that would make things a lot easier for the Ducks but still mean they have to trade either one of those forwards or d-men to avoid losing him for nothing.

Bye bye Sami Vatanen then

 

[forty_three]

I have to come to terms with the fact that Wild Bill Karlsson's days are probably numbered here. Him or Matty Calvert.

I know what Korpisalo is capable of, but I am not sure he's done enough to make himself that attractive when guys like Raanta, Grubauer and Smith are all likely to be exposed. Probably Reimer, and (obviously) one of the two in Dallas (maybe both) will be.

And, it would be a dream come true if they took Jack Johnson off our hands.



Oh, and back to the banner topic. In light of recent news and rants from Foley:

 

[David_son]

Whatever it is it should include We were here first Raiders second.

 

[elocomotive]

Yech. I love Mike Fisher but I'm not sure there is much tread left on that tire.

Baldist!!

 

[dash]

Hey, maybe just maybe the NHL is finally learning how to market their product (yeah right). Baby steps.


NHL: Expansion player lists will be made public - Article - TSN

 

[esls79]

2 to 1 odds Benning still finds a way to get caught tampering.

 

[puckhead]

all of a sudden there are a ton of coaching candidates.
but who wants to jump into coaching what will be a really really shitty team?


/same can be said for vancouver, i guess

 

[jstewismybastardson]

This guy will take the vegas job

 

[davnlaguna]

Yech. I love Mike Fisher but I'm not sure there is much tread left on that tire.

Hey you leave Carrie Underwood out of this.

 

[Comeds]

This guy will take the vegas job

Ladies and gentlemen, former Atlanta Thrashers head coach - John Anderson!

 

[puckhead]

 

[dash]

 

[forty_three]

EJ said on NHL network "Well, McPhee did build a team around a Russian in Washington..."



Yeah, this is not at all the same thing.