Jeremy Laura: Redwings TV profiles McTavish and Lusius as possible picks

Jeremy,

Who do you think the Wings protect?

Jeremy,

Who do you think the Wings protect?
- RedDog18

The actual list should be up tonight. I’ll do my best to get it quickly. Guessing Yzerman gets tougher and tougher!

Hey, J. Been spending time on the road for work, so not been readily able to comment.

If I’m forced to accept the party-line of drafting a C, and the big names are gone, MacTavish seems like a fit. Good size, great visibility, looks like a really good pass - tape to tape is natural for him. That would fit well going forward. Still wondering about how Veleno will work out. I still like Wallstedt, and I know everyone's gonna get on me for it. I just think that he’s got the best shot of being an NHLer….Cossa seems to be pretty sharp as well.

Leddy. Not a fan of what was given up. Panik + a 3d? Yes, please. Giving up a 2d seems too much. Even if he’s flipped at the TDL, we lose the 2d this year, and I really fell like we need all the picks we can get this year because of the paucity of scouting.

Hey, J. Been spending time on the road for work, so not been readily able to comment.

If I’m forced to accept the party-line of drafting a C, and the big names are gone, MacTavish seems like a fit. Good size, great visibility, looks like a really good pass - tape to tape is natural for him. That would fit well going forward. Still wondering about how Veleno will work out. I still like Wallstedt, and I know everyone's gonna get on me for it. I just think that he’s got the best shot of being an NHLer….Cossa seems to be pretty sharp as well.

Leddy. Not a fan of what was given up. Panik + a 3d? Yes, please. Giving up a 2d seems too much. Even if he’s flipped at the TDL, we lose the 2d this year, and I really fell like we need all the picks we can get this year because of the paucity of scouting.
- mcmastermike1968

You’re in good company regarding that second. There are several who feel that was overpay. I’m kind of numb to the whole thing. At this point I’m fine. 2 first, 2 seconds in a wonky draft. It will depend on who NYI gets, honestly

Jeremy,

Who do you think the Wings protect?
- RedDog18

Weirdly, Detroit has so few people with contracts right now. Only 10 players (5 forwards, 4 d and 1G). Seattle can make offers to RFAs and UFAs. Nielsen and Dekeyser have NMC. I’d do my best to get those waived. Just such a strange situation

Weirdly, Detroit has so few people with contracts right now. Only 10 players (5 forwards, 4 d and 1G). Seattle can make offers to RFAs and UFAs. Nielsen and Dekeyser have NMC. I’d do my best to get those waived. Just such a strange situation
- Jeremy Laura

Franny and Deke has an M-NTC with 10 team no-trade list

Franny and Deke has an M-NTC with 10 team no-trade list
- HenryHockey

Yeah, that’s death in an expansion draft. Lists are starting to trickle out

Yeah, that’s death in an expansion draft. Lists are starting to trickle out
- Jeremy Laura

Only NMC have to be protected or players waive them to be exposed. As far as i know NTCs don't have to be protected so they can be exposed.

Wings obviously will expose Nielsen and likely could do it with DeKeyser so they can protect Hronek, Leddy and Stetcher. In that case i think Seattle will take one of Svetch, Cholowski, Lindstrom with an outside chance of Namestnikov. I doubt they want DeKeyser at his salary and injury history.

Only NMC have to be protected or players waive them to be exposed. As far as i know NTCs don't have to be protected so they can be exposed.

Wings obviously will expose Nielsen and likely could do it with DeKeyser so they can protect Hronek, Leddy and Stetcher. In that case i think Seattle will take one of Svetch, Cholowski, Lindstrom with an outside chance of Namestnikov. I doubt they want DeKeyser at his salary and injury history.
- dcz28

Ok, i misunderstood. Thanks for that.

Most popular thought has been Svech. Still waiting for protection list to be published. Here’s a tracker for all released so far:

https://www.prohockeyrumo...ion-tracker.html#comments

Montreal boards are going absolutely bonkers about Price being exposed!! $10.5M x 5 more years and an $11M bonus due Price in sept !! Bergy sez "I dare you" Ha ha

Montreal boards are going absolutely bonkers about Price being exposed!! $10.5M x 5 more years and an $11M bonus due Price in sept !! Bergy sez "I dare you" Ha ha
- HenryHockey

Surprised, for sure. But his salary will inhibit any moves made to improve the team. Same with Bob in FL. I’d think that the Kraken would look at those and give the high-finger salute.

Ok, i misunderstood. Thanks for that.

Most popular thought has been Svech. Still waiting for protection list to be published. Here’s a tracker for all released so far:

https://www.prohockeyrumo...ion-tracker.html#comments
- Jeremy Laura

Yeah, I think it’ll be Svech. Best move they could make, really. Kid needs a change.
The NTCs can be exposed, but who would take a chance on Danny Deke or Frans. If Frans isn’t taken, methinks he’s a buy-out.

Montreal boards are going absolutely bonkers about Price being exposed!! $10.5M x 5 more years and an $11M bonus due Price in sept !! Bergy sez "I dare you" Ha ha
- HenryHockey

Interestingly, this is the last year where his salary is higher than cap hit. 7.5 for all years except in 2 yes 8.5 (1 m salary + bonus). That could be attractive

Montreal boards are going absolutely bonkers about Price being exposed!! $10.5M x 5 more years and an $11M bonus due Price in sept !! Bergy sez "I dare you" Ha ha
- HenryHockey

Are this years bonuses late? Usually paid July 1.

Are this years bonuses late? Usually paid July 1.
- Jeremy Laura

I believe others were paid in July. Maybe September is Price's birthday month?

Detroit exposed Nemmy and Stecher