It'll defiantly be an interesting time for the NHL, especially for teams who got NMC on goalies. For example could the Penguins potentially be at risk of losing Murray if they don't move Fluery? (depending on the timing of the draft)
- Soshnikov

There was some Twitter talk about low experience players being exempt as well but there weren't any details. Some guesses were 2nd year pros/ELCs were exempt

Lums Tanner?
- Steven_Seagull

I just have my guys that I like. Hedman and OEL are by far my favourite DMen in the league. There's a few who are potntially more valuable, but these guys are up there with the elite imo.

Strome to me isn't that special. That's my opinion.

Either way you don't give up the chance to draft a potential franchise center unless it's for another franchise center or potential franchise defensmen.
- Santo_44

He did get 3 assists vs the Knights in the 4 game sweep

The first 15 minutes were horrifying as an LCFC fan

And he totally should've, but it is what it is.

Missing Drinkwater for the next game, maybe 2, is going to suck. On a different note, I bought his England jersyey
- RickJames77

Yeah, he's been awesome for you guys all year.

And

gartyhs blog was legit except saying leafs are outr on stamkos. at least he gave our players some credit. but kadri will still be #1 center when the season starts. no need to go all oiler with our young guns just yet

Lums Tanner?
- Steven_Seagull

Thats a bit of a stretch. He's a hell of a player but I don't think some people give enough credit to how many exellent Dmen there are in the league. Karlsson, Subban, Doughty, Burns, Hedman, Lindholm, Keith, Byfuglien. Even at a step down you've got Weber, Klingberg, Ekblad, Suter, McDonaugh, Peitrangelo and others.

OEL is in there but top 5 is a tough go.

Yeah, he's been awesome for you guys all year.

And
- lumlums

I was in England in 2010 for the World Cup and France for that matter.

I loved the English, so much honestly. I've rooted for them other than the US as I root for Canada if the US gets knocked out of a tourney, and TML if doesn't negatively affect the Bruins.

My god am I an anomaly

I just have my guys that I like. Hedman and OEL are by far my favourite DMen in the league. There's a few who are potntially more valuable, but these guys are up there with the elite imo.
- lumlums

Fair enough. But still....

Sadly I don't think so. He's excellent getting the play to the right end of the rink, and can consistently score once playing full PP time... but he's not as good defensively. Sadly not close.

Rielly to me is a quality 1b guy. OEL is a bonafide, top 5 in the league stud.
- lumlums

That might be a stretch..

Hes really good tho..

Frankly these trade proposals are idiotic.. Leafs will never trade the 1st pick..

Thats a bit of a stretch. He's a hell of a player but I don't think some people give enough credit to how many exellent Dmen there are in the league. Karlsson, Subban, Doughty, Burns, Hedman, Lindholm, Keith, Byfuglien. Even at a step down you've got Weber, Klingberg, Ekblad, Suter, McDonaugh, Peitrangelo and others.

OEL is in there but top 5 is a tough go.
- Lindenis#1

how is lindholm considered better than oel?

Thats a bit of a stretch. He's a hell of a player but I don't think some people give enough credit to how many exellent Dmen there are in the league. Karlsson, Subban, Doughty, Burns, Hedman, Lindholm, Keith, Byfuglien. Even at a step down you've got Weber, Klingberg, Ekblad, Suter, McDonaugh, Peitrangelo and others.

OEL is in there but top 5 is a tough go.
- Lindenis#1

I'd also take Josi above most of the people on those lists... especially at his contract - possibly the best non-elc contract in the league

Ekblad is also a beast - can't believe that I forgot to mention him.

Thats a bit of a stretch. He's a hell of a player but I don't think some people give enough credit to how many exellent Dmen there are in the league. Karlsson, Subban, Doughty, Burns, Hedman, Lindholm, Keith, Byfuglien. Even at a step down you've got Weber, Klingberg, Ekblad, Suter, McDonaugh, Peitrangelo and others.

OEL is in there but top 5 is a tough go.
- Lindenis#1

Letanggggg

how is lindholm considered better than oel?
- matt1337

Karlsson and Subban always get me. Great offensive talents. And you can see where those kind of guys get you if they're your 1A. On the golf course. Not near the talent of Hedman or OEL imo.

You guys have a good goalie. Get some respectable defense on the ice and Garret Sparks can get the job done.

Glad to see another Original Six team in resurrection mode. Good for the sport.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will no longer require the services of super center Steven Stamkos.

The pending unrestriced free agent and Toronto native became expendable to the Maple Leafs when they won the NHL draft lottery on Saturday night.

That's the way that I see it. I'm certain that Brendan Shanahan, Lou Lamoriello, Mark Hunter, Kyle Dubas and the Toronto front office view the Stamkos matter the same way.
Garth

Whats he doing trying to start a rumor that we dont want him?

Like reverse psychology or some twisted mental thought he stayed up all night trying to put together.

Shan,Lou,MH,KD see it like he does?

Me nerves,he is one twisted (frank)stick

Letanggggg
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Gardiner, Marincin, Muzzin... *thinks of other Tannerisms* ....Brodie.

There was some Twitter talk about low experience players being exempt as well but there weren't any details. Some guesses were 2nd year pros/ELCs were exempt
- Lindenis#1

I believe entry level deals are going to be exempt.

Karlsson and Subban always get me. Great offensive talents. And you can see where those kind of guys get you if they're your 1A. On the golf course. Not near the talent of Hedman or OEL imo.
- iTOLDu

i was going to mention both of those as well, but lindholm stuck out like a sore thumb in that initial list of guys.

I believe entry level deals are going to be exempt.
- burn

That's the word on the street..

Mike...EXCELLENT musical selection there! Often overlooked in Yes' catalogue, GFTO is a flipping great album.

You guys have a good goalie. Get some respectable defense on the ice and Garret Sparks can get the job done.

Glad to see another Original Six team in resurrection mode. Good for the sport.
- Return of the Roar

Hes fine...... on the Marlies.

RAPS falling apart late

I'd also take Josi above most of the people on those lists... especially at his contract - possibly the best non-elc contract in the league

Ekblad is also a beast - can't believe that I forgot to mention him.
- lumlums

Jose, Letang are up there too. There's a lot of optimism about Klefbom and Ristolainen. I forgot to mention Barrie, and all three guys on Calgary.

OEL is awesome and most of my reservations are probably due to the rest of the team being trash around him.

I'm almost glad people are on board with high skill defenceman nowadays and no longer you ever hear "Marc Staal and Dan Girardi for Norris" talk.

i was going to mention both of those as well, but lindholm stuck out like a sore thumb in that initial list of guys.
- matt1337

I know Karlsson is the butt of many jokes regarding his defense, but having any guy on the ice who can be top 5 in league scoring is a plus. It's not his fault that his team is an absolute tire fire around him, with a cheap ass management team.

Put Karlsson on a team with some good players and playoffs isn't even an issue.

i was going to mention both of those as well, but lindholm stuck out like a sore thumb in that initial list of guys.
- matt1337

Lindholm rocks. He's the best Dman on Anaheim and he's on his ELC.