Just now, The Unknown Poster said:

 

Bonus for teams making money.

I tried to make a team:

10 minutes ago, Atomic said:

I tried to make a team:

Cool...that center position though for Vegas is gonna be ugly.?

39 minutes ago, bb1 said:

Cool...that center position though for Vegas is gonna be ugly.?

Shipachev is a center. Hes good. Throw in Eakins and Czikas and thats a decent center group. 

Edited June 19, 20178 yr by Goalie

1 minute ago, Goalie said:

Shipachev is a center. Hes good. 

Don't see a Shipachev on his roster though...?

25 minutes ago, bb1 said:

Don't see a Shipachev on his roster though...?

That roster is just the draft.... doesn't include players that Vegas has already signed.  Ha.

Center is definitely the weakest position available in the draft.  It is mostly 3rd and 4th line guys.  A few teams have good centers unprotected but have other better players unprotected too like Eric Staal with the Wild but they also have Matt Dumba. 

28 minutes ago, Atomic said:

That roster is just the draft.... doesn't include players that Vegas has already signed.  Ha.

Center is definitely the weakest position available in the draft.  It is mostly 3rd and 4th line guys.  A few teams have good centers unprotected but have other better players unprotected too like Eric Staal with the Wild but they also have Matt Dumba. 

Yeah. Its interesting. Where did you do the mock expansion draft? 

Just now, Goalie said:

Yeah. Its interesting. Where did you do the mock expansion draft? 

https://www.capfriendly.com/expansion-draft

My guesstimate of a realistic / favourable Golden Knights roster. 

Eaves from ANA because I think there's a deal to not take Vatanen or Manson.  I believe there's picks coming to VGK to take Lethonen (DAL) and Kruger (CHI).  I believe Minny has a deal done to keep Dumba

This would likely be a mid-range cap team in 2017/18, but the players under contract goes from 19 this season to 10 in 18/19  - I think that would be favourable.  They'd have solid pieces that could be moved now - Raanta or Grubauer and a defenseman.   They'd have solid pieces that may be attractive come trade deadline - Plekanec, Lethonen, Boedker. 

In addition to the picks they already own, + acquired picks for above-mentioned & well-rumoured deals, they set up remarkably well for the next 3-5 years.

Other than the Jets 'cuz I love them, VGK is the team I most look forward to watching the next few years.

^^^I agree, I dont know why, but Im a Vegas Golden Knights fan.  Maybe the same reason I was a Sharks fan when they debuted.  Its nice to root for the new guys (and I love Vegas).

15 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

^^^I agree, I dont know why, but Im a Vegas Golden Knights fan.  Maybe the same reason I was a Sharks fan when they debuted.  Its nice to root for the new guys (and I love Vegas).

For me, it's all about the Manitoba content. Either Manitobans, or people with strong Manitoba connections. So much of it...loving it. Sports is all about the regional relatability...

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

For me, it's all about the Manitoba content. Either Manitobans, or people with strong Manitoba connections. So much of it...loving it. Sports is all about the regional relatability...

I agree.  I think it helps (for me anyway and others here) that Vegas seems to be a regular destination for many Manitobans so there is a sense of wanting to see Vegas succeed anyway.  Plus, it will be interesting to see ticket prices because I can see people going down there for games.  I know a few people that have said the moment Jets/Vegas is announced, they'd want to go.  If the prices are right and availability too, Im going.

I remember when the Jets played Coyotes in year one, I was one of a group strongly considering getting a box in PHX for the game as it was pretty cheap.  Didnt make the plunge though.  Vegas for 3-4 days to see a Jets game?  Sure, why not.

36 minutes ago, Jimmy Pop said:

My guesstimate of a realistic / favourable Golden Knights roster. 

Eaves from ANA because I think there's a deal to not take Vatanen or Manson.  I believe there's picks coming to VGK to take Lethonen (DAL) and Kruger (CHI).  I believe Minny has a deal done to keep Dumba

 

I don't know what kind of deal you could make that could possible work out better then picking someone like Manson or Vata. There's some good ship available, no deals.

9 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

I don't know what kind of deal you could make that could possible work out better then picking someone like Manson or Vata. There's some good ship available, no deals.

"Barring a major surprise, the Ducks don’t count on losing Vatanen or Manson. Ducks general manager Bob Murray is believed to have worked out a deal with the Golden Knights so that neither will be selected by them. Vegas will reveal its picks during the NHL’s awards show Wednesday night."

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/06/18/ducks-leave-sami-vatanen-josh-manson-available-for-nhl-expansion-draft/

2 hours ago, Jimmy Pop said:

"Barring a major surprise, the Ducks don’t count on losing Vatanen or Manson. Ducks general manager Bob Murray is believed to have worked out a deal with the Golden Knights so that neither will be selected by them. Vegas will reveal its picks during the NHL’s awards show Wednesday night."

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/06/18/ducks-leave-sami-vatanen-josh-manson-available-for-nhl-expansion-draft/

Vatanen or Manson worth more then the Ducks 1st round pick.

41 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Vatanen or Manson worth more then the Ducks 1st round pick.

Shea Theodore & 1st

Word is Pens fired their goaltending coach.  Jets probably gave their's a raise.

6 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Word is Pens fired their goaltending coach.  Jets probably gave their's a raise.

That is Twitter worthy

Coyotes have told Shane Doan he won't be needed this season. Just 28pts short of 1000.

28 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Coyotes have told Shane Doan he won't be needed this season. Just 28pts short of 1000.

That's the cold hearted business of hockey, guy gave everything for that organization.

33 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Coyotes have told Shane Doan he won't be needed this season. Just 28pts short of 1000.

Apparently the Canadiens are bringing him in.

6 minutes ago, bustamente said:

That's the cold hearted business of hockey, guy gave everything for that organization.

He will be 41 at the start of next season.  How many more contracts are they supposed to give him?

Im surprised they wouldnt give him one more to hit the magical number.

Also, according to Doan, he wont play anywhere but Arizona (yeah right).  Would rather retire than play in Winnipeg.  So quite honestly, who cares.

1 hour ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Coyotes have told Shane Doan he won't be needed this season. Just 28pts short of 1000.

He had 22 years to get to 1000 points.

26 minutes ago, Rich said:

He will be 41 at the start of next season.  How many more contracts are they supposed to give him?

Never said they should offer him a contract , simply stated that the business of hockey is cruel like in all sports grind you up spit you out understanding that they choose that life, like him or hate him not to many players have given so much to their organization.