I really hope the Devils pick Dolan.
- Devils9503

Im a big fan, if there is no decent defense on the board at 33 then I hope thats the guy they take. Seems like he is similar to Horvat.

I wouldn't pay that for Dumba. He isn't exactly developing as well as the Wild hoped.
Also, to contradict my last post, I heard Minni just might bite the bullet and lose a good player (D).

And now for a topic rarely talked about on here:
I have a feeling Tanev is going nowhere. The Canucks won't get the 3OA and this draft will be a let down, in terms of Canuck activity.
- storm88

Worst scenario possible and time for a Management change if so.

Let's see here.

The general assumption is that the Wild will offer a 1st rounder to Vegas, a 2018 pick due to the fact they traded their 2017 1st to PHX, in an attempt to protect Dumba/Scandella.

Vegas has stated they are open for business when it comes to drafting selected players with the intention of flipping them to another team.

Hypothetically, Vegas can either acquire:
A late 2018 Wild 1st rounder or Dumba.

It sounds as though Vegas is intend on accumulating as many future assets as possible as opposed to simply attempting to compete right off the bat.

Send them Hutton, a 2nd and perhaps a winger prospect for Dumba. Would certainly beat out a late first rounder....?
- Whiskey-Tango

Yup

[quote=VANTEL]


ruthless.

To bad Benning is dressed like this.


- A_SteamingLombardi

My wife asked if that is Bin Laden

No wonder she married me . She is blind

Worst scenario possible and time for a Management change if so.
- mauryballstein

If they consider moving Tanev in a year or 2, then you're better off doing it now. His shot suppression stat can't get much better. Which means it'll probably get worse.

@Storm, your probably right and we do nothing. But that won't stop us from talking about what we feel the Canucks SHOULD do.

I did my own little mock expansion draft .

Ana Vatanen
Ari McGinn
Bos Miller (RFA)
Buf Trade for Kane Islanders first round pick and a player
Cgy Brouwer
Car Lack
CHI van Rynsdyk
Col Trade for Landeskog
CBJ First rd pick
Dal Oleksiak (RFA)
Det Oullet (RFA)
Edm Russel ( UFA)
Fla Marchessault
LA Gaborik and a 1st
Minny Dumba
Montreal Trade for Galchenyuk with a first round pick from LA and a player
Nsh Aberg
NJ Camelleri
NYI 1 st rd pick
NYR Raanta
Ott Bobby Ryan
Phi Nuervirth
Pit Fluery
SJ Dillon
STL Yakupov
TB Sustr
Tor Marincin
Van Dorsett
Wash Oshie (UFA)
Wpg Enstrom
- VANTEL

Man you took on a couple of brutal contracts for free.

I wouldn't pay that for Dumba. He isn't exactly developing as well as the Wild hoped.
Also, to contradict my last post, I heard Minni just might bite the bullet and lose a good player (D).

And now for a topic rarely talked about on here:
I have a feeling Tanev is going nowhere. The Canucks won't get the 3OA and this draft will be a let down, in terms of Canuck activity.
- storm88

Dumba is 22, has scored 21 goals over the last two seasons, remains a plus D-man and has a physical edge.

34 pts, + 15 and good fancy stats this passed season. If a player of his age and quality is potentially going to be moved/protected for a late 1st, be it the Wilds 2018 pick or EDM's 22nd etc, I would be extremely disappointed if Benning fails to even put in a bid.

A top 4 Defense of Edler, Stetcher, Tanev and Dumba would be an excellent step in the right direction.

Vatanen and Manson will not be taken. Why do people think they are going to be available? Deal already in place. As with a lot of other teams.
- storm88

Yeah, some of the players being exposed are really valuable, going to be interesting to see which one's are actually "available" for Vegas. They could make a decent team out of that list right now.

If they consider moving Tanev in a year or 2, then you're better off doing it now. His shot suppression stat can't get much better. Which means it'll probably get worse.
- storm88

I think Benning needs to swing for the fences. This is his last year in office and he has a C- report card.

He has done very little to improve the team . He went from a playoff team first year to 2 bottom 10 finishes and will be in the bottom 10 this year. This is the exact opposite of want you want from a new GM .

His TDL record is abysmal . He has traded 2 expiring contracts in 3 years and I doubt he will trade any this year.

The clock is running out on JB

Yeah, some of the players being exposed are really valuable, going to be interesting to see which one's are actually "available" for Vegas. They could make a decent team out of that list right now.
- Nucker101

Would you take Vatanen or Manson or a first round pick for say Rattcliffe ? To me I tell the Ducks thanks but no thanks

I know people will criticize them for it, but I'd take Luongo if I were Vegas. Scoop up Strome (reject the isles first)/ Vatanen seem to be the gems. I'd take Chiasson from Calgary as well

Vegas might be lot better than I thought they'd be.

@Storm, your probably right and we do nothing. But that won't stop us from talking about what we feel the Canucks SHOULD do.
- Retinalz

And its been a fun discussion. I sure hope its an active draft for the Canucks.

Would you take Vatanen or Manson or a first round pick for say Rattcliffe ? To me I tell the Ducks thanks but no thanks
- VANTEL

Vatanen or Manson easily...they'd have to offer up a young player/prospect like Theodore/Larsson + pick for me to pass on those guys. Same with Minny, because otherwise I'm taking Dumba and I'm feeling great about having 2 good young dmen to start off my team with.

I know people will criticize them for it, but I'd take Luongo if I were Vegas. Scoop up Strome (reject the isles first)/ Vatanen seem to be the gems. I'd take Chiasson from Calgary as well

Vegas might be lot better than I thought they'd be.
- Crazybagoham

Marchesault scored 30 goals last year

Vatanen or Manson easily...they'd have to offer up a young player/prospect like Theodore/Larsson + pick for me to pass on those guys. Same with Minny, because otherwise I'm taking Dumba and I'm feeling great about having 2 good young dmen to start off my team with.
- Nucker101

I know people will criticize them for it, but I'd take Luongo if I were Vegas. Scoop up Strome (reject the isles first)/ Vatanen seem to be the gems. I'd take Chiasson from Calgary as well

Vegas might be lot better than I thought they'd be.
- Crazybagoham

Rather take Fleury, he's younger and just had a better season.

Marchesault scored 30 goals last year
- VANTEL

oooh didn't notice him on the list, yeah can't turn him up.

Marchesault scored 30 goals last year
- VANTEL

Exactly. No-brainer. Draft Fleury since Pitt doesn't really have much exposed other than depth players.

Exactly. No-brainer. Draft Fleury since Pitt doesn't really have much exposed other than depth players.
- Nucker101

A bunch of free agent options as well, I'm just kind of surprised by the amount of Quality NHL players scattered throughout the lists

I did my own little mock expansion draft .

Ana Vatanen
Ari McGinn
Bos Miller (RFA)
Buf Trade for Kane Islanders first round pick and a player
Cgy Brouwer
Car Lack
CHI van Rynsdyk
Col Trade for Landeskog
CBJ First rd pick
Dal Oleksiak (RFA)
Det Oullet (RFA)
Edm Russel ( UFA)
Fla Marchessault
LA Gaborik and a 1st
Minny Dumba
Montreal Trade for Galchenyuk with a first round pick from LA and a player
Nsh Aberg
NJ Camelleri
NYI 1 st rd pick
NYR Raanta
Ott Bobby Ryan
Phi Nuervirth
Pit Fluery
SJ Dillon
STL Yakupov
TB Sustr
Tor Marincin
Van Dorsett
Wash Oshie (UFA)
Wpg Enstrom
- VANTEL

4 goalies?

So it's consensus then, Vegas will win their division.

A bunch of free agent options as well, I'm just kind of surprised by the amount of Quality NHL players scattered throughout the lists
- Crazybagoham

Yeah, if Vegas was picking straight from those lists, they'd have a decent team. Especially Shipachyov turns out to be a legit top 6 center.

Yeah, if Vegas was picking straight from those lists, they'd have a decent team. Especially Shipachyov turns out to be a legit top 6 center.
- Nucker101

Strome could end up being a top line winger as well, Vegas has so many options...I hope they reject these 1st rounders and take Brodin/Vatanen/Strome with the 6oa that's a really good start.

Anyone else slightly jealous of Vegas's clean slate?