I don’t see why we’d have to do that. Eberle is more than a capable player and on a team with no cap issues whatsoever he’s a great add at a decent salary.
- potvin05

We'd have to do it if Lou thought Francis was going to take Bailey instead and he didn't want to lose him. Or someone else he didn't want to lose.

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
14m
#Isles have cleared $16.5-million in cap space the last five days. Gave up some capital to do it, but Lou Lamoriello has room to maneuver now.

After all the Price chatter, which Habs player actually got taken?

And, I still can’t believe the Pens exposed Tanev. That’s a big hit for then imo
- potvin05

Cale Fleury

They'd have probably made the final at least once in the last two years if they didn't run into the Tampa buzzsaw. Tampa won't be the same team and really nobody else in the East is any sort of guarantee to beat them.

Not claiming they'll be anyone's preseason favorite to win the Cup, but they've done a pretty good job of stuffing the skepticism right down everyone's throat the last three years.
- eichiefs9

Let’s see what Lou does with all the cap space. I can’t stand Parise. I don’t think he’d be a good add. Lee back will make a difference but I still think they need more punch up front and I don’t agree Suter would be better than Leddy. Maybe some cap savings though.

We'd have to do it if Lou thought Francis was going to take Bailey instead and he didn't want to lose him. Or someone else he didn't want to lose.
- eichiefs9

This goes back to my earlier post from this morning. Then why expose him? I think there’s more to the story I have no idea what it is but it doesn’t make sense.

Double post

We'd have to do it if Lou thought Francis was going to take Bailey instead and he didn't want to lose him. Or someone else he didn't want to lose.
- eichiefs9

Ah. I hadn’t looked at it that way.

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
14m
#Isles have cleared $16.5-million in cap space the last five days. Gave up some capital to do it, but Lou Lamoriello has room to maneuver now.
- eichiefs9

Let’s see what he does with it.

Maybe I’m in the minority but I’m happy they didn’t take Bellows or Koivula. They are both assets regardless of their status on the roster.

Maybe I’m in the minority but I’m happy they didn’t take Bellows or Koivula. They are both assets regardless of their status on the roster.
- potvin05

I'd be fine if Bellows got a good look as 3LW. I'm thinking that will be Parise though. Barry does not seem to be a fan of Bellows at all.

Maybe I’m in the minority but I’m happy they didn’t take Bellows or Koivula. They are both assets regardless of their status on the roster.
- potvin05

No guarantee Lou didn't send one of them to Seattle yet. Trades can be announced when the freeze lifts at 1pm tomorrow.

https://www.thescore.com/...n-expansion-draft-tracker so all are out except Redwings and Blackhawks

https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2187525/kraken-expansion-draft-tracker so all are out except Redwings and Blackhawks
- niteislander

Someone tweeted that Seattle went way off the board with whoever they took from the Hawks

Let’s see what Lou does with all the cap space. I can’t stand Parise. I don’t think he’d be a good add. Lee back will make a difference but I still think they need more punch up front and I don’t agree Suter would be better than Leddy. Maybe some cap savings though.
- TurdFergeson

Defensively it's not even close. Leddy was terrible in his own end. They'll miss his skating and offense for sure but Suter who isn't the horse he was in his prime is still much better in his own end at 36 then Leddy is now.

So in theory:
Pelech 5 years $5m
Beau 4 years $4m
Cizikas 4 years $3m
Sorokin around $3m

That leaves about $8.5m for Palmieri, Parise and a dman.
Perhaps we can unload Leo's salary somehow, but I have my doubts Lou even wants to do that. So much still to figure out

Still wiuld love to see us get Taresenko, but I don't see how we can fit him unless we let Casey or Palmieri go

Maybe I’m in the minority but I’m happy they didn’t take Bellows or Koivula. They are both assets regardless of their status on the roster.
- potvin05

Agreed.

Strome to Ottawa for pick #10 (possible include 15 and get another piece back
- Pick 10, Buchnevich, Chytil, and Jones (or Robertson) to Buffalo for Eichel #NYR

few people sent this to me but I don't see it by any TSN guys yet.. so hopefully it's b.s. would think they would have to send Laf or Kakko to get him .. or Miller

So in theory:
Pelech 5 years $5m
Beau 4 years $4m
Cizikas 4 years $3m
Sorokin around $3m

That leaves about $8.5m for Palmieri, Parise and a dman.
Perhaps we can unload Leo's salary somehow, but I have my doubts Lou even wants to do that. So much still to figure out
- keaner17

Bailey trade coming

Bailey trade coming
- Cptmjl

Hahahaha..people would blow a gasket

Hahahaha..people would blow a gasket
- keaner17

Meh, if it gets us Landy I think I'd be ok with it. That is if Uncle Leo was moved first.

Meh, if it gets us Landy I think I'd be ok with it. That is if Uncle Leo was moved first.
- Isleshockeyman

I like Landeskog but am not as enamored as most, considering the term and ask.
If Taresenko is indeed healthy, I'd much prefer him, but that's a big 'if'. I have a feeking we'll get neither.

Bailey trade coming
- Cptmjl

I honestly wouldn't be shocked. Watch Lou trade him for Tarasenko.

Tarasenko career is over. Any gm that trades for him should be fired immediately. 4 shoulder surgeries. He is finished

Hahahaha..people would blow a gasket
- keaner17

Whatever if you can improve on Bailey you do it and never look back. I doubt it happens but I’m totally on board with it.

I like Landeskog but am not as enamored as most, considering the term and ask.
If Taresenko is indeed healthy, I'd much prefer him, but that's a big 'if'. I have a feeking we'll get neither.
- keaner17

I'd be good with either. I agree the term & $$$ for Landy would be pretty steep.