THANK GOD
- ELew11

Making it to game 7 in the semis and come out with that effort and lose on a shorthanded goal

That goodrow play at the end of the game is all I needed to see for the rangers to target him

I had been thinking that Tampa would probably not protect McDonagh in expansion draft but after the way he's played, I cannot see them leaving him exposed

I think they'll protect Hedman, Sergachev and McDonagh and either leave Cernak exposed or trade Cernak before expansion draft

Seattle would grab Cernak in a second
- jimbro83

That may be the case, but they have to be smart about their finances and future. Anyway, he has to approve to waive his NTC to be exposed.

That may be the case, but they have to be smart about their finances and future. Anyway, he has to approve to waive his NTC to be exposed.
- aecliptic

I'm pretty sure a NTC does not affect availability for the Expansion draft. A NMC would need to be waived

I'm pretty sure a NTC does not affect availability for the Expansion draft. A NMC would need to be waived
- ELew11

If thats the case, they may have found a way out of the Tyler Johnson contract.

That may be the case, but they have to be smart about their finances and future. Anyway, he has to approve to waive his NTC to be exposed.
- aecliptic

no, McDonagh doesn't have to waive anything, that's only if he had a NMC

Tampa is free to expose McDonagh to the expansion draft if they want to, he only has a NTC not a NMC

If thats the case, they may have found a way out of the Tyler Johnson contract.
- aecliptic

I just don't see why Seattle would want Tyler Johnson

I just don't see why Seattle would want Tyler Johnson
- jimbro83

Because reasons

I had been thinking that Tampa would probably not protect McDonagh in expansion draft but after the way he's played, I cannot see them leaving him exposed

I think they'll protect Hedman, Sergachev and McDonagh and either leave Cernak exposed or trade Cernak before expansion draft

Seattle would grab Cernak in a second
- jimbro83

I liked McDonagh when he was here but I agreed with the move to trade him. Couldn't believe the Bolts gave him that contract. But goddam, he's still franking awesome. His play is phenomenal with the amount of shots he blocks. Happy for him, hope he wins another cup, he deserves it.

Expansion lists are due 3 weeks from today.

Exempt
LAF Kakko Kravtsov Barron Miller Fox Reuanen Shesty Nils Jones

Protected on defense
Trouba Lindgren

Protected on offense
Panarin Zib Kreider(NMC) Chytil Buch Strome

The decisions come down to who to protect with that 3rd defenseman spot, will it be TonyD? Hajek? Trade for someone at a discount that a team would otherwise lose for nothing? Could make Jones attractive to some teams that are in a tight spot on D with the draft.

Then on offense it’s who do you protect with that last spot, Rooney Gauthier or Blackwell? Blackwell exceeded expectations but I don’t see him in the top 9 anymore with the addition of Kravtsov. Between Rooney and Gauthier who will it be?

I am hoping that Gallant will be able to unlock the potential in Gauthier. I don't care about losing Rooney or Blackwell in the expansion draft. I just hope Gauthier is protected.

Exempt
LAF Kakko Kravtsov Barron Miller Fox Reuanen Shesty Nils Jones

Protected on defense
Trouba Lindgren

Protected on offense
Panarin Zib Kreider(NMC) Chytil Buch Strome

The decisions come down to who to protect with that 3rd defenseman spot, will it be TonyD? Hajek? Trade for someone at a discount that a team would otherwise lose for nothing? Could make Jones attractive to some teams that are in a tight spot on D with the draft.

Then on offense it’s who do you protect with that last spot, Rooney Gauthier or Blackwell? Blackwell exceeded expectations but I don’t see him in the top 9 anymore with the addition of Kravtsov. Between Rooney and Gauthier who will it be?
- nyrangers9479

DeAngelo will most certainly get bought out. I cant imagine the Kraken will want to go into their inaugural season with controversy. Did Bitetto play enough games these last 2 years to be left exposed?

I think Blackwell has a little trade value so Id protect him. Rooney is a solid depth guy. Gauthier unfortunately seems to be the odd man out. He will likely never get a top 6 role, and eventhough hes got the size, hes not exactly that grit/sandpaper kind of player we need for the bottom 6.

DeAngelo will most certainly get bought out. I cant imagine the Kraken will want to go into their inaugural season with controversy. Did Bitetto play enough games these last 2 years to be left exposed?

I think Blackwell has a little trade value so Id protect him. Rooney is a solid depth guy. Gauthier unfortunately seems to be the odd man out. He will likely never get a top 6 role, and eventhough hes got the size, hes not exactly that grit/sandpaper kind of player we need for the bottom 6.
- aecliptic

As of now they have to expose both Rooney and Blackwell.

You are required to expose two forwards who are signed to a contract in 2021-22.

Despite how well both of them played, ultimately I think this was the reason they were signed in first place.

DeAngelo will most certainly get bought out. I cant imagine the Kraken will want to go into their inaugural season with controversy. Did Bitetto play enough games these last 2 years to be left exposed?

I think Blackwell has a little trade value so Id protect him. Rooney is a solid depth guy. Gauthier unfortunately seems to be the odd man out. He will likely never get a top 6 role, and eventhough hes got the size, hes not exactly that grit/sandpaper kind of player we need for the bottom 6.
- aecliptic

We already know it’s always only about ADA with him

We already know it’s always only about ADA with him
- picklerick

I personally like the idea of acquiring a defenseman to be the 3rd defenseman the Rangers protect, somebody on a short term deal like Morgan Rielly or Ryan Graves.

Protecting Hajek is basically a waste

I personally like the idea of acquiring a defenseman to be the 3rd defenseman the Rangers protect, somebody on a short term deal like Morgan Rielly or Ryan Graves.

Protecting Hajek is basically a waste
- jimbro83

Morgan Reilly??? Do you mean Mike Reilly?

Morgan Reilly??? Do you mean Mike Reilly?
- picklerick

The guy from Toronto.

Im not against a move like that, but I feel someone like Oleksiak is a better move for us.

The guy from Toronto.

Im not against a move like that, but I feel someone like Oleksiak is a better move for us.
- aecliptic

if they acquire Morgan Rielly, he’s only got one year left so if the team isn’t that good they could probably recoup some of what they give up for him at deadline

Could be lightning in a bottle pickup

Really depends on the price and if they want to start Zac Jones in Hartford

if they acquire Morgan Rielly, he’s only got one year left so if the team isn’t that good they could probably recoup some of what they give up for him at deadline

Could be lightning in a bottle pickup

Really depends on the price and if they want to start Zac Jones in Hartford
- jimbro83

He’s not a 3rd pairing defenseman. He puts up points, Is young, and is on a cheap contract. Don’t think he’s the one for us

He’s not a 3rd pairing defenseman. He puts up points, Is young, and is on a cheap contract. Don’t think he’s the one for us
- picklerick

We’ll see. I think there is definitely gonna be some sniffing around teams who have trouble protecting only 3 defensemen

We already know it’s always only about ADA with him
- picklerick

Aaaaaand begin

Aaaaaand begin
- nyrangers9479

We’ll see. I think there is definitely gonna be some sniffing around teams who have trouble protecting only 3 defensemen
- jimbro83

Like Tampa!

Like Tampa!
- TommyGTrain

I mean we could get nuts and start talking Sergachev trades