Whats the deal with Samsonov and Vitacek

I feel like washington should keep samsonov as he only has 50 games but with Seattle I think they might expose him and then resign with Washington after the expansion draft

I've been through this a bit with Caps fans. Most seem to still be high on Samsonov but would be willing to move him for a high value. My understanding is your offer here is probably still a bit low. They want to move Vanecek for the same reason most Wild fans are willing to move Dumba.

I’m higher on Samsonov too, but I think it’s based on perception more than anything else. I would build an offer around Kaapo for Vitacek too. I don’t think the Wild will protect Talbot and their goaltending pipeline is pretty weak. Both guys here have a higher ceiling than Kaapo IMO and BG would be wise to pursue one or the other.

Maybe I’m mistaken, but both Vitacek and Samsonov are expansion eligible, yes? Ala they need to be protected.

Protect vanecek as the goalie and then since samonov is a rfa resign him after the draft