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Nik the Trik said:Either way, I'm pretty sure that the reason that visiting players in New York didn't lose their mind getting wasted wasn't the thriving theatre scene or the first-rate symphony.
bustaheims said:Nik the Trik said:Either way, I'm pretty sure that the reason that visiting players in New York didn't lose their mind getting wasted wasn't the thriving theatre scene or the first-rate symphony.
It's almost like these guys are professionals.
hockeyfan1 said:The Las Vegas Knights (without the word Black) sounds best. Not too long, not too short.
If it the article rings true, then let it be. Viva Las Vegas!
A minimum of two forwards and one defenceman must be exposed who have played 40 games the previous season, or a total of 70 over the previous two.
There is also a requirement that the 40/70 players are under contract for the first expansion season.
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Players holding no-movement clauses ? including those modified by limited no-trades, such as Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury ? count against the protection limit, provided that those contracts and clauses extend through the 2017-18 season.
However, players with no-movement clauses on deals that expire June 30, 2017 like Calgary Flames defenceman Dennis Wideman or Minnesota Wild forward Thomas Vanek wouldn't have to be protected for a draft that is likely to be held a week or two beforehand.
Teams will also be permitted to ask players to waive their no-movement clauses for inclusion in the expansion draft.
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Players with two years of professional experience or less will be exempt from the process. Determining who that covers is based on the definition included in the collective bargaining agreement ? meaning that 10 games played in the NHL at age 18 or 19 counts as a season, as does any American Hockey League or NHL season for players older than that.
Peter D. said:I'm not fond of the fact that the NHL is going to make it easier for the new franchise to be competitive much earlier than what it usually takes for an expansion team. Screw that -- they should suffer for a few years at the bottom of the league and spend that time building up their talent pool.
CarltonTheBear said:Earlier it was said that Nylander would have to be protected, but this reading of the rule would suggest that he'll be exempt. It's basically the same way they decide if a contract slides or not. Nylander's first season in the AHL as a 19-year old wouldn't count.
bustaheims said:It does mean that Brown and Leipsic would have to be protected, though - but, Horton will almost certainly be willing to waive his NMC.
CarltonTheBear said:Chris Johnson had an update on the expansion draft rules last week, doesn't seem like it was posted here yet: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-teams-receiving-information-potential-expansion-draft/
A minimum of two forwards and one defenceman must be exposed who have played 40 games the previous season, or a total of 70 over the previous two.
There is also a requirement that the 40/70 players are under contract for the first expansion season.
...
Players holding no-movement clauses ? including those modified by limited no-trades, such as Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury ? count against the protection limit, provided that those contracts and clauses extend through the 2017-18 season.
However, players with no-movement clauses on deals that expire June 30, 2017 like Calgary Flames defenceman Dennis Wideman or Minnesota Wild forward Thomas Vanek wouldn't have to be protected for a draft that is likely to be held a week or two beforehand.
Teams will also be permitted to ask players to waive their no-movement clauses for inclusion in the expansion draft.
...
Players with two years of professional experience or less will be exempt from the process. Determining who that covers is based on the definition included in the collective bargaining agreement ? meaning that 10 games played in the NHL at age 18 or 19 counts as a season, as does any American Hockey League or NHL season for players older than that.
Earlier it was said that Nylander would have to be protected, but this reading of the rule would suggest that he'll be exempt. It's basically the same way they decide if a contract slides or not. Nylander's first season in the AHL as a 19-year old wouldn't count.
bustaheims said:Horton will almost certainly be willing to waive his NMC.
CarltonTheBear said:I'm struggling to name 7 Leafs forwards who would even deserve protection...
Kadri, JVR, Komarov... and I'm stuck. Two of Holland, Lupul, and Bozak would have to be exposed to meet the GP requirement. So protecting someone like Brown and even Leipsic shouldn't be a problem.
bustaheims said:Yeah. As things stand now, there's room. It's more interesting on D - as things stand now, the protected D are likely Rielly, Gardiner, and Carrick. Corrado, Marincin, and some older prospects would be exposed. Likely where the Leafs will lose a man. Also, may impact any moves made to add a defenceman.
CarltonTheBear said:I didn't realize this until now but Horton's NMC actually expires at the end of the 16/17 season, and turns into a limited NTC after that. So we can expose him no problem.
CarltonTheBear said:I'd probably protect Marincin over Carrick, although there's still a season of play to decide that. Or we could go the 2nd route and protect 4 defencemen. It's only 8 skaters + a goalie if you do that but that could still work. Protect Kadri, JVR, Komarov, Brown, Rielly, Gardiner, Marincin, Carrick, Bernier.
bustaheims said:CarltonTheBear said:I'm struggling to name 7 Leafs forwards who would even deserve protection...
Kadri, JVR, Komarov... and I'm stuck. Two of Holland, Lupul, and Bozak would have to be exposed to meet the GP requirement. So protecting someone like Brown and even Leipsic shouldn't be a problem.
Yeah. As things stand now, there's room. It's more interesting on D - as things stand now, the protected D are likely Rielly, Gardiner, and Carrick. Corrado, Marincin, and some older prospects would be exposed. Likely where the Leafs will lose a man. Also, may impact any moves made to add a defenceman.
bustaheims said:Unless Bernier earns a new contract, he won't have to be protected. The Leafs probably don't have a goalie in the system right now they'll feel the need to protect.