Not sure I understand how Rafferty doesn't qualify because of not enough games but Kole Lind does. Not a big deal though they can sign Briesbois Chatfield Sautner .
- VANTEL

Kole Lind doesn't qualify for exposure, but he could still be picked by Seattle.

Teams have to expose at least one forward, defenseman, and goalie that meet minimum requirements (pro seasons, games played, etc.). Lind, Rafferty, Breisbois, Catfield, Sautner don't meet the requirements to be exposed as that one player, but the still can be picked by Seattle if they're not protected.

The Canucks only have two D that are signed through next year that meet the requirements for exposure: Schmidt and Myers. They are FORCED to expose one of them, unless they can sign another player that meets the requirements for exposure. Benn, Hamonic, and Edler all meet the requirements, except that they're not signed for next year.

https://www.capfriendly.c...m/expansion-draft/seattle

RFA counts as signed. I thought this was technically his 3rd season?

EDIT This is his 3rd season and still an RFA. He should be able to count as our exposed goalie.
- Retinalz

He is in his 2nd pro season. If you check his stats, you will see he never played pro until last season, plus he is not signed for next season, which would be an easy fix.

Not sure I understand how Rafferty doesn't qualify because of not enough games but Kole Lind does. Not a big deal though they can sign Briesbois Chatfield Sautner .
- VANTEL

It isn’t that Lind does, or doesn’t. Seattle can literally take anyone who isn’t protected or exempt. But the team has to meet a certain requirement in exposing a “legitimate” NHL player (or two) at each position.

If the Canucks don’t protect Lind, Seattle can still select him, even if he doesn’t qualify. Just like they could select Edler, even though he is a pending UFA. Vegas did a bit of this because they had too many players, so selecting a UFA allowed them to just take nothing.

Well look who knows it all...
- 1970vintage

He needs protection, but hasn't met the games played threshold, that the league has set for leaving players exposed in the expansion draft.
- Reubenkincade

I know it is fun to talk about but I remember the Vegas draft and some of the long discussions that went on in here. We ended up losing Sbisa and we will lose a player of similar value this time.

Benning was asked if he was concerned about it by Rintoul a few days back and he said not at all.

Also something you might like to hear Gadjovich has a few greasy goals this year with scrambles at the goal crease. Liking this kid more and more. Lind is injured but the whole team is shut down now as you know.

Kole Lind doesn't qualify for exposure, but he could still be picked by Seattle.

Teams have to expose at least one forward, defenseman, and goalie that meet minimum requirements (pro seasons, games played, etc.). Lind, Rafferty, Breisbois, Catfield, Sautner don't meet the requirements to be exposed as that one player, but the still can be picked by Seattle if they're not protected.

The Canucks only have two D that are signed through next year that meet the requirements for exposure: Schmidt and Myers. They are FORCED to expose one of them, unless they can sign another player that meets the requirements for exposure. Benn, Hamonic, and Edler all meet the requirements, except that they're not signed for next year.

https://www.capfriendly.c...m/expansion-draft/seattle
- NewYorkNuck

Your New York counterpart isn't going to like you...oh that's right he already doean't

It isn’t that Lind does, or doesn’t. Seattle can literally take anyone who isn’t protected or exempt. But the team has to meet a certain requirement in exposing a “legitimate” NHL player (or two) at each position.

If the Canucks don’t protect Lind, Seattle can still select him, even if he doesn’t qualify. Just like they could select Edler, even though he is a pending UFA. Vegas did a bit of this because they had too many players, so selecting a UFA allowed them to just take nothing.
- 1970vintage

- VANTEL

I agree, Canucks aren’t going to lose anything important.

Which is both good, and a bit depressing.

I know it is fun to talk about but I remember the Vegas draft and some of the long discussions that went on in here. We ended up losing Sbisa and we will lose a player of similar value this time.

Benning was asked if he was concerned about it by Rintoul a few days back and he said not at all.

Also something you might like to hear Gadjovich has a few greasy goals this year with scrambles at the goal crease. Liking this kid more and more. Lind is injured but the whole team is shut down now as you know.
- VANTEL

Like Benning, I am not concerned about losing a player to expansion, it is 1 thing I think Benning has done well at. I am slightly concerned that they don't have a defenseman to expose, other than Myers and Schmidt, but should be an easy fix, just sign someone who is eligible, if any are available.

Really hoping to see both Lind and Gadjovich sometime next season and maybe a quick look-see this season.

I agree, Canucks aren’t going to lose (or gain) anything important.

Which is both good, and a bit depressing.
- 1970vintage

Fixed

Like Benning, I am not concerned about losing a player to expansion, it is 1 thing I think Benning has done well at. I am slightly concerned that they don't have a defenseman to expose, other than Myers and Schmidt, but should be an easy fix, just sign someone who is eligible, if any are available.

Really hoping to see both Lind and Gadjovich sometime next season and maybe a quick look-see this season.
- Reubenkincade

Let them take Myer's and his $.

Fixed
- VanHockeyGuy

Unfortunately.

I agree, Canucks aren’t going to lose anything important.

Which is both good, and a bit depressing.
- 1970vintage

Timing is everything. They have protected well .

Let them take Myer's and his $.
- VanHockeyGuy

I am 1 of the few that likes Myers, but if they took Schmidt I would be fine with that.😁

In all honesty, although both are overpaid, they are both needed on this team, due to a lack of replacements.

Like Benning, I am not concerned about losing a player to expansion, it is 1 thing I think Benning has done well at. I am slightly concerned that they don't have a defenseman to expose, other than Myers and Schmidt, but should be an easy fix, just sign someone who is eligible, if any are available.

Really hoping to see both Lind and Gadjovich sometime next season and maybe a quick look-see this season.
- Reubenkincade

Don't be surprised if they take Jake or Zack. If they do take Lind what can you do.

Yes it is good news, Virtanen is starting to play better.
- Makita

He's had like two or three decent games lol

#consistency

Don't be surprised if they take Jake or Zack. If they do take Lind what can you do.
- VANTEL

I see no reason why Lind isn't protected, unless management feels he isn't going to make it.
Pretty hard to protect 7 forwards out of this group.

He's had like two or three decent games lol

#consistency


- LordHumungous

I counted one good game

Looks like Petey out all week

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Looks like Petey out all week
- VANTEL

It is a wrist injury, I would hold off until the end of month. They have a 5 day break coming up, take advantage and let that injury heal.

It is a wrist injury, I would hold off until the end of month. They have a 5 day break coming up, take advantage and let that injury heal.
- Reubenkincade

I haven't heard what type of injury it is but I do admit I like seeing the different combinations without him. I think if gives a different perspective of what to try when he returns.

Looks like Petey out all week
- VANTEL

That fu*cking blows.

I haven't heard what type of injury it is but I do admit I like seeing the different combinations without him. I think if gives a different perspective of what to try when he returns.
- VANTEL

Same.
Canucks are what 4 and 1 without him.

Have to agree.

Dhaliwal on Pearson: The desire to keep him is real. Everyone in the organization likes this guy but it's easier said than done (cap issues)...I just don't see how they can make him a competitive offer.