Hearing rumours that Edmonton has a choice of the 4th rounders we have so they could opt for the San Jose 4th, which turns into a 1st when San Jose wins the cup.

Pretty good return for Edmonton for Larsen.
- Reubenkincade

Those rumours are incorrect. They get a 5th pick not a 4th.

TSN posting a video rundown of expansion draft exposure for the Canadian teams.

For Vancouver (the shortest list btw) they said Sbisa is a serviceable defenseman, Bachman is not a goalie Vegas would even want, and the two forwards up front (Dorsett and Gaunce) "just simply arent difference makers" adding that Van would like to lose DD's contract
- WhiteLie

I was trying to lighten up the tension...hence the lol after....but...
- Reubenkincade

well, thanks for making me feel stoooopid!

Some followup on what I wrote about the expansion draft in today's blog:

1) Yes, I included the Sedins and Eriksson as being among the seven Canucks players that had played enough to meet the 'games played' threshold of 70 games over the last two years, or 40 games this season. All three ARE required to be protected due to their no-move clauses, unless they specifically give the team permission to waive that clause for purposes of the expansion draft.

2) According to the Cap Friendly Expansion Draft FAQ, forwards must be *under contract* for 2017-18 in order to qualify for exposure.

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

Based on this, only goalies can be RFAs and still count for the exposure criteria. I think the forwards would have to be under contract by the expansion draft date.

Has anyone seen anything definitive that says forwards that are RFAs can qualify for exposure as long as they've been offered a qualifying offer?

3) Also according to the Cap Friendly Expansion Draft FAQ, an injured player who missed the last 60 or more games of the season and has a potentially career-threatening injury does "not meet the criteria set forth by the league in respect to the minimum exposure requirements for players" and could be exempt from the expansion process entirely.

Dorsett's last game this year was on Nov. 17, the Canucks' 18th game of the season, so he'll miss the last 64 games.

I know he's projected to make a full recovery but with something as serious as neck surgery, I wonder if the league will deem him to be ineligible to count as an exposed player?
- Carol Schram

#2 is also what I have read about rfa being qualified
#3 Doubt whether Dorsett will be deemed eligible...we have at least 5 we can qualify offers to.

Also hoping we may get a pick or 2 from a team that needs a forward for their qualifying conditions.

Sit Eriksson in the press bo the rest of the year maybe he will beg to waive
- VANTEL

Even more effective would be to play him with the Sedin's the rest of the season...

Hearing rumours that Edmonton has a choice of the 4th rounders we have so they could opt for the San Jose 4th, which turns into a 1st when San Jose wins the cup.

Pretty good return for Edmonton for Larsen.
- Reubenkincade

incorrect. If SJS win it becomes a 1st and they can no longer choose it. If that was the case JB would have gone for a 5th.

well, thanks for making me feel stoooopid!
- RealityChecker

If that was truly sarcasm it was....not delivered properly.

If I keep it up do I get a page in your book?
- bloatedmosquito

Sorry Booner, but this was funny

Some followup on what I wrote about the expansion draft in today's blog:

1) Yes, I included the Sedins and Eriksson as being among the seven Canucks players that had played enough to meet the 'games played' threshold of 70 games over the last two years, or 40 games this season. All three ARE required to be protected due to their no-move clauses, unless they specifically give the team permission to waive that clause for purposes of the expansion draft.

2) According to the Cap Friendly Expansion Draft FAQ, forwards must be *under contract* for 2017-18 in order to qualify for exposure.

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

Based on this, only goalies can be RFAs and still count for the exposure criteria. I think the forwards would have to be under contract by the expansion draft date.

Has anyone seen anything definitive that says forwards that are RFAs can qualify for exposure as long as they've been offered a qualifying offer?

3) Also according to the Cap Friendly Expansion Draft FAQ, an injured player who missed the last 60 or more games of the season and has a potentially career-threatening injury does "not meet the criteria set forth by the league in respect to the minimum exposure requirements for players" and could be exempt from the expansion process entirely.

Dorsett's last game this year was on Nov. 17, the Canucks' 18th game of the season, so he'll miss the last 64 games.

I know he's projected to make a full recovery but with something as serious as neck surgery, I wonder if the league will deem him to be ineligible to count as an exposed player?
- Carol Schram

I saw it back last summer, but i remember something saying that a RFA with a QA can be exposed as even though no contract is signed, a contract is a guarantee.

If that was truly sarcasm it was....not delivered properly.
- CanuckDon

it's been a weird day here.

(so pretty much a normal day)

incorrect. If SJS win it becomes a 1st and they can no longer choose it. If that was the case JB would have gone for a 5th.
- Retinalz

I could see the wheels turning as I was posting this comment. I am sure if it was true, the Lynch mob would've (not would of) returned instantly.

You sure? I actually trust Benning more than Weisbrod, everything I've read about Weisbrod in Calgary has raised red flags. Although I'm sure he had a say in the Shink/Granlund trade which looks very good so far.
- Nucker101

You said that two years ago when you vamoosed also, the team has been doing fine.

The team has dropped in the standings not because of the new people we got but because of the older slower players.

Benning has made some nice deals and improved but a team that has gone through that much change needs time to recover.

I know he's projected to make a full recovery but with something as serious as neck surgery, I wonder if the league will deem him to be ineligible to count as an exposed player?
- Carol Schram

huh. that is an interesting wrinkle to consider.

followup questions.

Someone mentioned yesterday that we get the CBJ/Torts pick, confirmed?

You said that two years ago when you vamoosed also, the team has been doing fine.

The team has dropped in the standings not because of the new people we got but because of the older slower players.

Benning has made some nice deals and improved but a team that has gone through that much change needs time to recover.
- VANTEL

it's been a weird day here.

(so pretty much a normal day)
- RealityChecker

Its been a bit more emotional than normal. And I am not just speaking of Subban's feelings.

I know he's projected to make a full recovery but with something as serious as neck surgery, I wonder if the league will deem him to be ineligible to count as an exposed player?
- Carol Schram

huh. that is an interesting wrinkle to consider.

followup questions.

Someone mentioned yesterday that we get the CBJ/Torts pick, confirmed?
- dbot[/quote]

That was reported here multiple times...I haven't seen anything formal. Why would they tell us now?

Who the fuk is this new POS TwisedMike and what makes him think we give a rats ass what he thinks? Shouldn't he be planning a parade ?

Fuk we get some idiots that wander in here
- VANTEL

Just another Leafs troll with condescending undertones.

I didn't read 9 pages, you guys and or girls are savages right now.

SSM vs Windsor on sports net 360 in half an hours time.
Morgan Frost
Connor Timmins
Gab Vilardi

some other draft eligibles

Its been a bit more emotional than normal. And I am not just speaking of Subban's feelings.
- CanuckDon

the feats of strength at this year's HB picnic may turn ugly.

I know he's projected to make a full recovery but with something as serious as neck surgery, I wonder if the league will deem him to be ineligible to count as an exposed player?
- Carol Schram

huh. that is an interesting wrinkle to consider.

followup questions.

Someone mentioned yesterday that we get the CBJ/Torts pick, confirmed?
- dbot

I believe they have until June 1st of every year (3 in total) to decide on the fate of the pick.

the feats of strength at this year's HB picnic may turn ugly.
- RealityChecker

I am more worried about the airing of grievances

I am more worried about the airing of grievances
- CanuckDon

I only want to sit with people who think Benning is an idiot, not with people who think I'm an idiot

I didn't read 9 pages, you guys and or girls are savages right now.

SSM vs Windsor on sports net 360 in half an hours time.
Morgan Frost
Connor Timmins
Gab Vilardi

some other draft eligibles
- manvanfan

ty for the heads-up...

I seen a few posts of posters on here ecited to have Chaput and Cramarossa on the same line. Did Chaput become good all of a sudden? Did I miss something this year?

I only want to sit with people who think Benning is an idiot, not with people who think I'm an idiot
- LeftCoaster

don't be so anti-social.

it's a picnic. we don't want you sitting by yourself (meaning those two groups aren't mutually exclusive).