No, it was expected that they were gonna take him.
- eichiefs9

Every team needs a big, slow-footed defenseman that can't pass.

The pick was to take JF Berube and Grabovski. The "protection" was, inherently, for everyone not named Berube and Grabovski.
- eichiefs9

Don't forget Bischoff.

Don't forget Bischoff.
- Isleshockeyman

Really my point was that they weren't "protecting" specific players as much as they were directing VGK on who to take. Obviously the protection of "everyone who wasn't the guys they took" is a byproduct of that.

did anyone else's jaw drop when Knights took Griffin Reinhardt from EDM? Am i missing something here. Isnt this the same player that couldnt crack the islanders or edm lineup?
- Spartiarti

Hopefully it works out for both sides...

Can't get a fresher start than an expansion draft.

Cannot believe not one trade made yet?

Really my point was that they weren't "protecting" specific players as much as they were directing VGK on who to take. Obviously the protection of "everyone who wasn't the guys they took" is a byproduct of that.
- eichiefs9

I know. Just busting balls. I have no problem with the moves last night. Just waiting to see what transpires over the next few days. No expectations, but hopefully Snow will bring in some higher end talent.

Hopefully it works out for both sides...

Can't get a fresher start than an expansion draft.
- Killer' Carlson

You really have to wonder about Juniors if Reinhart has struggled this badly.

Cannot believe not one trade made yet?
- ses111

You guys get Matthews & Draisaitl yet?

You guys get Matthews & Draisaitl yet?
- mdw7413

Patience mdw. Rome was not built in a day.

You guys get Matthews & Draisaitl yet?
- mdw7413

My sources are telling me that a deal is imminent. Just hashing out a couple more details.

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My sources are telling me that a deal is imminent. Just hashing out a couple more details.
- Isleshockeyman

Soon we will hear we must wait for free agency before we see any deals. Before it was the Expansion draft was holding everything up.

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- eichiefs9

Sorry Calgary no interest here, move along

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Currently making my way to Chicago and the whole league's been quiet. Guess we'll have to wait for the dam to break.

Arthur Staple
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Currently making my way to Chicago and the whole league's been quiet. Guess we'll have to wait for the dam to break.
- ses111

Prob waiting for the draft I suppose

Prob waiting for the draft I suppose
- kindlyrick

NHL is waiting forever. Get moving already.

NHL is waiting forever. Get moving already.
- ses111

It's ALWAYS about the money

Patience mdw. Rome was not built in a day.

- ses111

perfect metaphor for Snow.

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- eichiefs9

Who would you want from the Flames that is considered available?

Detroit traded the 16th and Datsyuk's contract for the 20th and 53rd and a prospect.



Listen contrary to popular belief I'm not freaking out. Just calling it as I see it BUT the trade you're using as an example makes Snow's look worse. Much worse
- Cptmjl

Which is what I said last night.
Also looking at CBJ's dumping Clarkson for less, it was an over payment. Not freaking out but Snow paid more than anyone else to dump Grabo's salary and he could have use LTIR. I did see Staple Tweet to protect Garth ass that LTIR is hard and not that easy. I agree Staple, maybe for Snow.

It's ALWAYS about the money
- kindlyrick

The NBA already has had a couple of trades ahead of their draft. The NHL saving these deals for the draft will not help them overtake the other sports.

Who would you want from the Flames that is considered available?
- mdw7413

Theoren Fleury's crack pipe

Theoren Fleury's crack pipe
- nyisles7

One of my favorite Rangers. Fleury, not his paraphernalia.

The NBA already has had a couple of trades ahead of their draft. The NHL saving these deals for the draft will not help them overtake the other sports.
- ses111

I'm not disputing that. Hockey will always take a back seat.

Which is what I said last night.
Also looking at CBJ's dumping Clarkson for less, it was an over payment. Not freaking out but Snow paid more than anyone else to dump Grabo's salary and he could have use LTIR. I did see Staple Tweet to protect Garth ass that LTIR is hard and not that easy. I agree Staple, maybe for Snow.
- nyisles7

I know the argument is the #1 was used to prevent some players being taken. It was still a little steep and it's concerning we do not have any Isles trades done yet.