I think Jimmy is saying he won't be eligible to be taken without a contract.
- JRR1285

really? that's a significant loophole

really? that's a significant loophole

- Greschnergy#4

Seems like a trend this year. All of these teams finding loopholes but the only rule change is to make sure the Rangers can’t get their greasy hands on a lotto pick again. smh.

really? that's a significant loophole

- Greschnergy#4

Why? It's also a gamble that would allow a player to potentially get to free agency.

really? that's a significant loophole

- Greschnergy#4

yeah, it's 100% certain that Caps have already worked out an extension with Ovechkin and won't sign it until after the expansion draft, so they can protect 7 other forwards instead

I guess Seattle could waste their expansion pick on him if they wanted to but that would seem silly

Seems like a trend this year. All of these teams finding loopholes but the only rule change is to make sure the Rangers can’t get their greasy hands on a lotto pick again. smh.
- Bean_Dip

As I understand it, those changes don't take effect until next year, and previous wins don't count. So we would need to win it twice more in the future before we would be impacted.

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The 2021 NHL Draft Lottery will be reduced from three drawings to two as part of changes announced Tuesday.

The changes, approved by the NHL Board of Governors, will determine the order of the NHL Draft for the teams that do not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Two other changes will begin with the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery:

-- Teams will be restricted from moving up more than 10 spots if it wins one of the lottery draws.

-- Teams cannot win the lottery more than twice in a five-year period. Wins in the lottery prior to 2022 will not be counted toward this total.

yeah, it's 100% certain that Caps have already worked out an extension with Ovechkin and won't sign it until after the expansion draft, so they can protect 7 other forwards instead

I guess Seattle could waste their expansion pick on him if they wanted to but that would seem silly
- jimbro83

That's an interesting question...
Do players become FAs July 1st this year? or is it still delayed like last year?
The expansion draft is July 21st, so if a player is a FA, I'm not sure Seattle could select him because technically, he isn't attached to any team.

As I understand it, those changes don't take effect until next year, and previous wins don't count. So we would need to win it twice more in the future before we would be impacted.

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The 2021 NHL Draft Lottery will be reduced from three drawings to two as part of changes announced Tuesday.

The changes, approved by the NHL Board of Governors, will determine the order of the NHL Draft for the teams that do not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Two other changes will begin with the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery:

-- Teams will be restricted from moving up more than 10 spots if it wins one of the lottery draws.

-- Teams cannot win the lottery more than twice in a five-year period. Wins in the lottery prior to 2022 will not be counted toward this total.
- ELew11

Ah, did not know that. Thanks!

That's an interesting question...
Do players become FAs July 1st this year? or is it still delayed like last year?
The expansion draft is July 21st, so if a player is a FA, I'm not sure Seattle could select him because technically, he isn't attached to any team.
- ELew11

entry draft is July 23rd and 24th

free agency starts July 28th

As I understand it, those changes don't take effect until next year, and previous wins don't count. So we would need to win it twice more in the future before we would be impacted.

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The 2021 NHL Draft Lottery will be reduced from three drawings to two as part of changes announced Tuesday.

The changes, approved by the NHL Board of Governors, will determine the order of the NHL Draft for the teams that do not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Two other changes will begin with the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery:

-- Teams will be restricted from moving up more than 10 spots if it wins one of the lottery draws.

-- Teams cannot win the lottery more than twice in a five-year period. Wins in the lottery prior to 2022 will not be counted toward this total.
- ELew11

Thanks for the info. That answers all of my questions. These rules won't impact the Rangers since they'll be competing for a Cup for the next 10+ years.

entry draft is July 23rd and 24th

free agency starts July 28th
- jimbro83

I saw when it said raft.

Kravtsov first goal tonight

bank on it
- jimbro83

Let’s go!! First hat trick. If we are going to do this, let’s do it right

entry draft is July 23rd and 24th

free agency starts July 28th
- jimbro83

Thanks
Then it would be a wasted pick because he would just walk away on the 28th.

I think Jimmy is saying he won't be eligible to be taken without a contract.
- JRR1285

Oh, I misread that as they were going to expose him. That makes more sense.

As I understand it, those changes don't take effect until next year, and previous wins don't count. So we would need to win it twice more in the future before we would be impacted.

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The 2021 NHL Draft Lottery will be reduced from three drawings to two as part of changes announced Tuesday.

The changes, approved by the NHL Board of Governors, will determine the order of the NHL Draft for the teams that do not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Two other changes will begin with the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery:

-- Teams will be restricted from moving up more than 10 spots if it wins one of the lottery draws.

-- Teams cannot win the lottery more than twice in a five-year period. Wins in the lottery prior to 2022 will not be counted toward this total.
- ELew11

This is going to open up a whole new can of worms. Considering the same teams tend to be bad year in and out, it's gonna open up a Pandora's box where a team like the Pens have a bad year due to injury or whatever and are guaranteed to win the loterry because so many other teams can't. At least the slate starts fresh when the rules start.

I saw when it said raft.
- JRR1285

hahaha

Thanks
Then it would be a wasted pick because he would just walk away on the 28th.
- ELew11

there's only one incentive that exists for Seattle to take Ovechkin, and that would be it would give them the option to give him an 8 year contract

but, no chance he is leaving Washington

I also think it's probably the reason the Oilers haven't signed RNH yet, just waiting for expansion draft to pass to sign an already worked out extension

there's only one incentive that exists for Seattle to take Ovechkin, and that would be it would give them the option to give him an 8 year contract

but, no chance he is leaving Washington

I also think it's probably the reason the Oilers haven't signed RNH yet, just waiting for expansion draft to pass to sign an already worked out extension
- jimbro83

Rangers doing the same thing with Jack Johnson, can't risk Seattle taking him. Wait till after to give him that new 3 year deal

Rangers doing the same thing with Jack Johnson, can't risk Seattle taking him. Wait till after to give him that new 3 year deal
- TPC

absolutely

Rangers doing the same thing with Jack Johnson, can't risk Seattle taking him. Wait till after to give him that new 3 year deal
- TPC

Hovering over the flag button...

Rangers doing the same thing with Jack Johnson, can't risk Seattle taking him. Wait till after to give him that new 3 year deal
- TPC

Until yesterday when someone brought him up, I had completely forgotten about JJ. As soon as he's healthy, you bet your ass he'll be back in the lineup

there's only one incentive that exists for Seattle to take Ovechkin, and that would be it would give them the option to give him an 8 year contract

but, no chance he is leaving Washington

I also think it's probably the reason the Oilers haven't signed RNH yet, just waiting for expansion draft to pass to sign an already worked out extension
- jimbro83

Is Seattle going to get one decent player? A top 6 forward or a top 4 defenseman? I’m starting to really doubt it. They’re gonna be full of goons and reclamation projects.

Looks like Zac Jones is now officially signed

Looks like Zac Jones is now officially signed
- TPC

HOLLA

Is Seattle going to get one decent player? A top 6 forward or a top 4 defenseman? I’m starting to really doubt it. They’re gonna be full of goons and reclamation projects.
- TC88

iI think there is a good chance they could end up with Ryan Graves, Brady Skjei and Ryan McDonagh lol

Looks like Zac Jones is now officially signed
- TPC

Signed sealed and delivered. Wonder when he first plays in a game