shrader Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I think the idea is that even the lowest return on a desirable D or goalie (in a bidding war) is still better than taking a forward that you really don't want. And beyond that, he more than likely has already had very active discussions with teams about specific guys who are available. There will be no game of chicken here when it comes to the need to move someone. As for the draft itself, I'm amazed that even one team would give up a first round pick, let alone multiple teams. I could understand something in the late 20s, but that Islander pick is much earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Mcphee stating he has six deals already in place...hmmmhttps://www.nhl.com/news/golden-knights-george-mcphee-says-he-has-six-trades-lined-up/c-290012036?tid=289242400 Speculation from McKenzie is those teams are CBJ, NYI, TBL, CHI, PIT and ANA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Do you have $500 million sitting in your account?Exactly. And beyond that, he more than likely has already had very active discussions with teams about specific guys who are available. There will be no game of chicken here when it comes to the need to move someone. As for the draft itself, I'm amazed that even one team would give up a first round pick, let alone multiple teams. I could understand something in the late 20s, but that Islander pick is much earlier. Yes but Garth is dumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 As for the draft itself, I'm amazed that even one team would give up a first round pick, let alone multiple teams. I could understand something in the late 20s, but that Islander pick is much earlier. It'll be interesting to find out what it protects. If he manages to keep Bailey, Nelson and De Haan it might be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 From Mc Kenzie There is also considerable speculation MIN has or will have deal with VGK to lay off Scandella/Dumba in exchange for a prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 And beyond that, he more than likely has already had very active discussions with teams about specific guys who are available. There will be no game of chicken here when it comes to the need to move someone. As for the draft itself, I'm amazed that even one team would give up a first round pick, let alone multiple teams. I could understand something in the late 20s, but that Islander pick is much earlier. I think the tune will be different in a few years when the Mexico City Matadores de Hielo are coming into the league and our protection list starts with Eichel, ROR, Reinhart, Nylander, Okposo, Kane, some FNG, Risto, McCabe, D FNG, etc. and we're looking at losing real players. Buffalo lucked out that we had a bunch of bad contracts and players that aren't eligible to draft this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Exactly. Yes but Garth is dumb I think it's actually "dumn" in his case. The n still is silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I think the tune will be different in a few years when the Mexico City Matadores de Hielo are coming into the league and our protection list starts with Eichel, ROR, Reinhart, Nylander, Okposo, Kane, some FNG, Risto, McCabe, D FNG, etc. and we're looking at losing real players. Buffalo lucked out that we had a bunch of bad contracts and players that aren't eligible to draft this time.Come on! Trump won't let the NHL expand into Mexico, they'll have to go to China duh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Come on! Trump won't let the NHL expand into Mexico, they'll have to go to China duh. Wrong Comrade, Comrade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Speculation from McKenzie is those teams are CBJ, NYI, TBL, CHI, PIT and ANA Possibly add Florida to this list per McKenzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 With all of these "speculated" side deals protecting defensemen it appears to me in any event that Bogo's value both in contract for cap floor as well as 3/4 d man status has his stock as the choice from the Sabers rising fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 https://www.nhl.com/news/george-mcphee-expects-golden-knights-to-boast-strong-roster/c-290017002?tid=280751000 Latest on NHL website stating at least 6.... interesting statements by Mcphee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Anybody know what the format of the "reveal" will be? Vegas has to make their picks at 10:00am and they aren't released until 8:00pm, so I'm assuming there will be leaks. But I'm curious how the league will display picks.. as a group, or as a team-by-team reveal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Anybody know what the format of the "reveal" will be? Vegas has to make their picks at 10:00am and they aren't released until 8:00pm, so I'm assuming there will be leaks. But I'm curious how the league will display picks.. as a group, or as a team-by-team reveal... Would expect it to be team by team followed by trades / considerations, but that's just a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Would expect it to be team by team followed by trades / considerations, but that's just a guess. If so, I hope it's alphabetical. I hate waiting through things like that :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 If so, I hope it's alphabetical. I hate waiting through things like that :P Our luck, it'll be alphabetical by team nickname. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Anybody know what the format of the "reveal" will be? Vegas has to make their picks at 10:00am and they aren't released until 8:00pm, so I'm assuming there will be leaks. But I'm curious how the league will display picks.. as a group, or as a team-by-team reveal... Interspersed with the awards. A few players at a time. Some of the players (the one's they're going to keep) will be in attendance. I'll be scouring the strip for two overpriced Sabres tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Come on! Trump won't let the NHL expand into Mexico, they'll have to go to China duh. Too late. That's KHL territory now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Per Le Brun My understanding is that VGK have secured via trades about 10 draft picks spread out over 3 years. So far anyway. Plus there are deals for players and three-way trades VGK also involved in. Some revealed tonight. Others tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 The upcoming 2-3 drafts after this one are supposed to be very, very good. That would appear to be Vegas's aim here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 The upcoming 2-3 drafts after this one are supposed to be very, very good. That would appear to be Vegas's aim here Cripes. NHL scouts often struggle to project the arc of 17 and 18 year olds. Now they're opining on the prospects for 14 and 15 year olds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) Per the protection rules, there's a wealth of veterans that aren't protected. It makes sense for McPhee to parlay some of that into the future. Why try to make a squad good year one when you can make a serious stab at making it good years 3-9 at a fraction of the payroll? Plus, draft picks are more fluid in the trade market, so he could always cash those back in for year one/two talent. Edited June 21, 2017 by IKnowPhysics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) This is fun. We should obliterate a roster every five years, just to do this again. (Not necessarily revoke or add a franchise, and do the ol' threaten-to-move-vs-new-arena repeat, but just remove a full roster. Owners could bid to do it. It'd be such an ego/power trip for them they couldn't resist.) Instead of a rebuild, they could opt for the Ctrl+Alt+Del hard reboot. Having diagrammed the deconstruction/tank trades and followed their various pieces... that was minuscule in comparison to what McPhee could unleash. I want to see how many assets he can get. But I will not be tracking. Edited June 21, 2017 by DarthEbriate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 This is fun. We should obliterate a roster every five years, just to do this again. (Not necessarily revoke or add a franchise, and do the ol' threaten-to-move-vs-new-arena repeat, but just remove a full roster. Owners could bid to do it. It'd be such an ego/power trip for them they couldn't resist.) Instead of a rebuild, they could opt for the Ctrl+Alt+Del hard reboot. Having diagrammed the deconstruction/tank trades and followed their various pieces... that was minuscule in comparison to what McPhee could unleash. I want to see how many assets he can get. But I will not be tracking. Now that's an interesting idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Every time I see a photo of McPhee on a sportscast he has a shite eating grin on his face a la Dr. Evil minus the pinky to the mouth. What a glorious time to be an expansion G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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