The Rangers are rumored to be trading Ryan Strome to the Senators for their 1st rounder then using that pick in a package for Eichel.

If I were the Senators, I'd want more than just Strome in exchange for the 1st rounder.

Also, for all you Tkachuk fans, the Flames are actively shopping Matthew but their asking price is through the roof.
- Theo Fox

If you're going to overspend, that wouldn't be a bad player to do it on.

From various reports:

Laine has received a qualifying offer of one year at $7.5M and he's likely going to accept it.

Kaprizov has been offered an 8-year deal but he wants 3 years for a bridge so he can cash in even more later. The Wild could counter with somewhere in the middle but there's a KHL team supposedly offering a lucrative contract to lure him back home.

The number of teams vying for Eichel has significantly dwindled to just 2 teams as most have dropped out today due to the high asking price (and concerns over his health status).

From various reports:

Laine has received a qualifying offer of one year at $7.5M and he's likely going to accept it.

Kaprizov has been offered an 8-year deal but he wants 3 years for a bridge so he can cash in even more later. The Wild could counter with somewhere in the middle but there's a KHL team supposedly offering a lucrative contract to lure him back home.

The number of teams vying for Eichel has significantly dwindled to just 2 teams as most have dropped out today due to the high asking price (and concerns over his health status).
- Theo Fox

That’s what they do, and why I don’t like gambling high draft picks on them.

That’s what they do, and why I don’t like gambling high draft picks on them.
- Ogilthorpe2

That's one reason why I appreciate Hawks Russian draft picks like Altybarmakian over Shalunov, Kayumov, and Nalimov. Altybarmakian jumped immediately at the opportunity to cross the pond when his original KHL contract was up.

The others have stayed in Russia despite some verbal statements saying that they want to come to North America but then they backtrack or renege. Even if they come over, there's a chance they get lured back home.

It also helps that Altybarmakian is the most exciting of the bunch. He's a team player who is almost Shaw-like in doing whatever it takes to compete and win. Small but feisty with no fear to take on everyone and anyone.

From various reports:

Laine has received a qualifying offer of one year at $7.5M and he's likely going to accept it.

Kaprizov has been offered an 8-year deal but he wants 3 years for a bridge so he can cash in even more later. The Wild could counter with somewhere in the middle but there's a KHL team supposedly offering a lucrative contract to lure him back home.

The number of teams vying for Eichel has significantly dwindled to just 2 teams as most have dropped out today due to the high asking price (and concerns over his health status).
- Theo Fox

It sounds like SEA also talking with both Larsson, and Hamilton.

In a final draft preview blog on Friday morning, I'll have my final prediction for the Hawks 1st round pick. My latest selection has been Lucius but will say I'm starting to lean back toward who I had pegged from the start: Sillinger.

Ricochet had a great post about Sillinger's skating. I would agree with how he characterized it: Sillinger may not have perfect technique but he gets the job done. His assets make up for a shortcoming like this.

I also agree on Wise being a surprise prospect to rise from the ashes. Finish his NCAA career then spend 2 years in the AHL before knocking on the NHL door.
- Theo Fox

I also would be happy with a Cole Sillinger selection.
Pronman's the one who started ripping his skating
grrrrrr

I also would be happy with a Cole Sillinger selection.
Pronman's the one who started ripping his skating
grrrrrr
- wiz1901

He says that about every prospect. Its all he has.

Per Andy Strickland:

PK Subban on the move again? #NJdevils looking for a taker for the former Norris winner. One more year left on contract. Heavy cap hit.

Told “if” Seattle drafts Vladimir Tarasenko it will not be his final destination. #stlblues

Expect Montreal to pick talks back up from last off-season with Mike Hoffman. Chose to sign with #stlblues over the #Gohabsgo even tho Montreal offered close to a million more dollars. STL has expressed interest in bringing him back.

THN has the Kracken selecting Carpenter, what??
- LAHawk

One can hope. heck, give them Zadorov to make it happen

I also would be happy with a Cole Sillinger selection.
Pronman's the one who started ripping his skating
grrrrrr
- wiz1901

Ya Sillinger has grown on me his skating does not sound as bad as others and he brings a lot more to the game . I still believe if the goalies are there at 11 the Hawks will select one of them .

That’s what they do, and why I don’t like gambling high draft picks on them.
- Ogilthorpe2

Three years and he's set for life.

I also would be happy with a Cole Sillinger selection.
Pronman's the one who started ripping his skating
grrrrrr
- wiz1901

Keep the narrative going so he drops

Per Andy Strickland:

PK Subban on the move again? #NJdevils looking for a taker for the former Norris winner. One more year left on contract. Heavy cap hit.


- Chunk

Would gladly take Mr Subban and the #4 pick for Vegas 2nd. Or PK and the #29 for a 4th.

Mailloux withdraws from the draft. Impact?

Three years and he's set for life.
- rpeters01

Que?

Ya Sillinger has grown on me his skating does not sound as bad as others and he brings a lot more to the game . I still believe if the goalies are there at 11 the Hawks will select one of them .
- oldduffman

they got their goalie last year..they need a skater

Per Andy Strickland:

PK Subban on the move again? #NJdevils looking for a taker for the former Norris winner. One more year left on contract. Heavy cap hit.

Told “if” Seattle drafts Vladimir Tarasenko it will not be his final destination. #stlblues

Expect Montreal to pick talks back up from last off-season with Mike Hoffman. Chose to sign with #stlblues over the #Gohabsgo even tho Montreal offered close to a million more dollars. STL has expressed interest in bringing him back.
- Chunk

I am calling it now….. the Kraken draft Tarasenko and flip him to the Rangers for a first in next years draft. Then the Rangers move Strome, Deangelo, their first this year, their 2nd next year and the rights to Buchnevich to Buffalo for Eichel and a 2nd or 3rd round pick.

they got their goalie last year..they need a skater
- LFS

And this summer....

For those who care to play, click the following link to submit your vote for who you think the Kraken will take from the Blackhawks in the expansion draft and who you think Chicago will take with their 1st pick in the entry draft.

https://forms.gle/6X4prxF43yydLGYH7

I will share results after each draft.

I am calling it now….. the Kraken draft Tarasenko and flip him to the Rangers for a first in next years draft. Then the Rangers move Strome, Deangelo, their first this year, their 2nd next year and the rights to Buchnevich to Buffalo for Eichel and a 2nd or 3rd round pick.
- Ztra

If Tarasenko was worth a 1st, the Blues would have traded him for one.

That offer for Eichel is terrible.

For those who care to play, click the following link to submit your vote for who you think the Kraken will take from the Blackhawks in the expansion draft and who you think Chicago will take with their 1st pick in the entry draft.

https://forms.gle/6X4prxF43yydLGYH7

I will share results after each draft.
- Theo Fox

Is there a who cares options for the expansion draft?

Mailloux withdraws from the draft. Impact?
- I Am The Breadman

Everyone projected to go after him moves up a spot.

Everyone projected to go after him moves up a spot.
- boilermaker100

No impact. Got it.

Is there a who cares options for the expansion draft?
- Elbows15

I should've had a write-in slot for who cares, Shawn Lalonde, Mathis Olimb, Jean-Yves Leroux, or some unknown player.

I should've had a write-in slot for who cares, Shawn Lalonde, Mathis Olimb, Jean-Yves Leroux, or some unknown player.
- Theo Fox

Hey now… go easy on Olimb

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