Updated:
Exempt list: Kakko, LAF, Fox, Shesty
Protected F: Panarin, Zib, Kreider, Buch, Chytil, Howden, Gauthier
Protected D: Trouba, DeAngelo, Lindgren
Protected G: Georgi

If they play the numbers right, Blackwell, Rooney, Bitetto and Kinkaid will be unprotected.

Exempt list: Kakko, LAF, Fox
Protected F: Panarin, Zib, Kreider, Buch, Chytil, Howden, Gauthier
Protected D: Trouba, DeAngelo, Lindgren
Protected G: Shesty

If they play the numbers right, Blackwell, Rooney, Bitetto and Kinkaid will be unprotected.
- aecliptic

I believe Shesty is exempt and they'll protect Georgie. Still leaving Kinkaid exposed though.

Exempt list: Kakko, LAF, Fox
Protected F: Panarin, Zib, Kreider, Buch, Chytil, Howden, Gauthier
Protected D: Trouba, DeAngelo, Lindgren
Protected G: Shesty

If they play the numbers right, Blackwell, Rooney, Bitetto and Kinkaid will be unprotected.
- aecliptic

That list won't be finalized until the end of the season.

I believe Shesty is exempt and they'll protect Georgie. Still leaving Kinkaid exposed though.
- SkjeiStadium

Youre right.

That list won't be finalized until the end of the season.
- Fenrir

Sure, but hard to believe its going to change from that.

Bitetto just needs 20 games

definitely something to consider though
- jimbro83

Have they updated the number of games needed to be compliant for the expansion draft?

Have they updated the number of games needed to be compliant for the expansion draft?
- WineryDog

40 in 20-21 or 70 between 19-20 and 20-21

40 in 20-21 or 70 between 19-20 and 20-21
- aecliptic

Was wondering about that. Has the league announced how many games will be played next season?

Sure, but hard to believe its going to change from that.
- aecliptic

Probably not.
Also think Jimbo is right that they won't do anything earth shattering until after the draft and the huge hits come off the books.

Probably not.
Also think Jimbo is right that they won't do anything earth shattering until after the draft and the huge hits come off the books.
- Fenrir

Its the sane and rational thing to expect with the upcoming season and all that comes with and after it.

I know PeteV is a lawyer, I hope his real name isn't Jeffery Toobin

I know PeteV is a lawyer, I hope his real name isn't Jeffery Toobin
- mdw7413

Not Greek enough.

Not Greek enough.
- Fenrir

I can't picture PeteV doing that. JRR absolutely

Not Greek enough.
- Fenrir

Pete Vopoloustakis?

I can't picture PeteV doing that. JRR absolutely
- mdw7413

I don't need a laptop to masturbate, I just need to think of you.

I don't need a laptop to masturbate, I just need to think of you.
- JRR1285

Such a romantic.

Such a romantic.
- aecliptic

Actually think it's more of a snuff scenario.

Pajuniemi is a guy that could work his way to the AHL and make some noise. He’s played very well since we drafted him but he’s not really talked about in terms of our prospects. He’s a sleeper prospect for me this year.

Actually think it's more of a snuff scenario.
- Fenrir

You see the new efukt content?

I agree with the vibe that the front office has taken a "wait till next yesr" stance. It's understandable, considering the financial and COVID uncertainty surrounding this season.

But, it could be dangerous position to take once it creeps into the "room". Players like the breadman and zib will not be happy with this notion, as they will be a year older. Besides, no player worth his salt, wants to wait to win. For me, it's about roster construction, and I think they're doing a poor job with it.

I hope JDs "big picture" doesn't come back to bite him. Just sayin.

You see the new efukt content?
- JRR1285

Check it out later tonight.

I agree with the vibe that the front office has taken a "wait till next yesr" stance. It's understandable, considering the financial and COVID uncertainty surrounding this season.

But, it could be dangerous position to take once it creeps into the "room". Players like the breadman and zib will not be happy with this notion, as they will be a year older. Besides, no player worth his salt, wants to wait to win. For me, it's about roster construction, and I think they're doing a poor job with it.

I hope JDs "big picture" doesn't come back to bite him. Just sayin.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

they are adding a big piece with Lafreniere though

I know our only experience with this is Lias Andersson and Kaapo Kakko so we are extremely skeptical about a draft pick coming in and playing great right away, but there's no doubt in my mind he'll be as productive as first overall picks of the recent past have been, like Kane, Tavares, Hall, Mackinnon.

That's what we got here, it's a huge addition

they are adding a big piece with Lafreniere though

I know our only experience with this is Lias Andersson and Kaapo Kakko so we are extremely skeptical about a draft pick coming in and playing great right away, but there's no doubt in my mind he'll be as productive as first overall picks of the recent past have been, like Kane, Tavares, Hall, Mackinnon.

That's what we got here, it's a huge addition
- jimbro83

Absolutely. But the front office didn't do anything to achieve that, it was the luck of the draw, and I'm thrilled it happened. Let's face it, you and I could have sat at the table and made that pick.

I agree with the vibe that the front office has taken a "wait till next yesr" stance. It's understandable, considering the financial and COVID uncertainty surrounding this season.

But, it could be dangerous position to take once it creeps into the "room". Players like the breadman and zib will not be happy with this notion, as they will be a year older. Besides, no player worth his salt, wants to wait to win. For me, it's about roster construction, and I think they're doing a poor job with it.

I hope JDs "big picture" doesn't come back to bite him. Just sayin.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

No offense, but all of that has to be conjecture, right? Because, I can just as easily say how excited they must be to play with and develop top level young talent.
And, I see it less as a “wait til next year” thing and more of a “we’ve played our hand to this point and are up against the cap for one year, so let’s see who can give us what” sort of situation.

No offense, but all of that has to be conjecture, right? Because, I can just as easily say how excited they must be to play with and develop top level young talent.
And, I see it less as a “wait til next year” thing and more of a “we’ve played our hand to this point and are up against the cap for one year, so let’s see who can give us what” sort of situation.
- Tonybere

They'll be thrilled if LAF comes and pots 30, but they'll be less happy if they don't make the playoffs. Pro athletes want to win above all else.