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Official Seattle Kraken vol 1

Created by: justaBoss
Team: 2021-22 Dallas Stars
Initial Creation Date: Feb. 19, 2021
Published: Feb. 19, 2021
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
Was incredibly bored, so I created my own version of the Seattle Kraken and projected what the team will look like, and some prior moves that might have an effect on what they'll look like eventually.

note: using Dallas as template as they have all their picks intact and no active buyouts hindering their cap.


Projected moves prior to Expansion Draft (basically trade deadline deals)

NYI gets: Mattias Ekholm
NSH gets: 2021 1st round pick (NYI), Leo Komarov, Simon Holmström, Otto Koivula

CAR gets: Darcy Kuemper, Lawson Crouse
ARI gets: 2021 1st round pick (CAR), Warren Foegele, Haydn Fleury, Alex Nedeljkovic

COL: Sam Bennett
CGY: J.T. Compher, Dennis Gilbert, 2022 4th round pick (COL)

MTL: Nathan Bastian
NJ: Brett Kulak

NJ: Ryan Strome
NYR: Will Butcher

NYI: Eric Comrie
WPG: claimed off waivers...once again lol

Projected protection list

Anaheim Ducks (7-3-1)
F: Getzlaf, Rakell, Henrique, Terry, Steel, Lundeström, Jones
D: Lindholm, Fowler, Manson
G: Gibson
ExReq: Silfverberg, Milano, Shattenkirk, Stolarz
Pick: D Kevin Shattenkirk

Arizona Coyotes (7-3-1)
F: Keller, Kessel, Schmaltz, Dvorak, Garland, Foegele, Fischer
D: Ekman-Larsson, Chychrun, Fleury
G: Hill
ExReq: Larsson, Pitlick, Capobianco, Nedeljkovic
Pick: C Tyler Steenbergen

Boston Bruins (7-3-1)
F: Pastrnak, Bergeron, Marchand, Coyle, DeBrusk, Smith, Frederic
D: McAvoy, Carlo, Grzelcyk
G: Vladar
ExReq: Bjork, Wagner, Zboril, Booth
Pick: D Jakub Zboril

Buffalo Sabres (7-3-1)
F: Eichel, Skinner, Reinhart, Olofsson, Mittelstadt, Thompson, Girgensons
D: Dahlin, Ristolainen, Jokiharju
G: Johansson
ExReq: Okposo, Eakin, Miller, Tokarski
Pick: D Colin Miller

Calgary Flames (7-3-1)
F: Tkachuk, Gaudreau, Monahan, Lindholm, Lucic, Mangiapane, Dube
D: Andersson, Hanifin, Tanev
G: Markström
ExReq: Backlund, Compher, Tanev, Parsons
Pick: C Mikael Backlund

Carolina Hurricanes (7-3-1)
F: Aho, Teräväinen, Svechnikov, Staal, Trocheck, Crouse, Geekie
D: Slavin, Pesce, Skjei
G: Kuemper
ExReq: Niederreiter, Fast, Gardiner, Helvig
Pick: D Jake Bean

Chicago Blackhawks (7-3-1)
F: Toews, Kane, Debrincat, Strome, Nylander, Highmore, Hagel
D: Keith, Murphy, Zadorov (Seabrook either exempt due to injury OR bought out)
G: Lankinen
ExReq: Shaw, Carpenter, Bowey, Subban
Pick: C Lucas Wallmark

Colorado Avalanche (7-3-1)
F: MacKinnon, Rantanen, Burakovsky, Kadri, Bennett, Nichushkin, Jost
D: Makar, Girard, Toews (Johnson's NMC waived)
G: Miska
ExReq: Donskoi, O'Connor, Graves, Francouz
Pick: D Ryan Graves

Columbus Blue Jackets (7-3-1)
F: Laine, Domi, Bjorkstrand, Atkinson, Roslovic, Jenner, Stenlund
D: Jones, Werenski, Gavrikov
G: Korpisalo
ExReq: Nyquist, Robinson, Kukan, Kivlenieks
Pick: D Dean Kukan

Dallas Stars (7-3-1)
F: Seguin, Benn, Radulov, Hintz, Gurianov, Faksa, Dickinson
D: Heiskanen, Klingberg, Lindell
G: Bishop
ExReq: Pavelski, L'Esperance, Sekera, Khudobin
Pick: G Anton Khudobin

Detroit Red Wings (7-3-1)
F: Larkin, Mantha, Bertuzzi, Fabbri, Rasmussen, Hirose, Smith
D: Hronek, Cholowski, Lindström
G: Fulcher
ExReq: Namestnikov, Nielsen, Stecher, Greiss
Pick: D Troy Stecher

Edmonton Oilers (4-4-1)
F: McDavid, Draisaitl, Yamamoto, Puljujärvi
D: Klefbom, Nurse, Bear, Jones
G: Skinner
ExReq: Neal, Kassian, Russell, Koskinen
Pick: LW Dominik Kahun

Florida Panthers (7-3-1)
F: Barkov, Huberdeau, Duclair, Vatrano, Connolly, Verhaeghe, Borgström
D: Ekblad, Yandle, Weegar
G: Bobrovsky
ExReq: Hornqvist, Acciari, Nutivaara, Montembeault
Pick: D Riley Stillman

Los Angeles Kings (7-3-1)
F: Kopitar, Kempe, Athanasiou, Lizotte, Andersson, Grundström, Frk
D: Doughty, Walker, Clague
G: Petersen
ExReq: Brown, Carter, Määttä, Quick
Pick: RW Austin Wagner

Minnesota Wild (4-4-1)
F: Parise, Zuccarello, Fiala, Eriksson Ek
D: Suter, Spurgeon, Brodin, Dumba
G: Kähkönen
ExReq: Greenway, Foligno, Soucy, Talbot
Pick: LW Jordan Greenway

Montreal Canadiens (7-3-1)
F: Gallagher, Anderson, Drouin, Toffoli, Kotkaniemi, Lehkonen, Bastian
D: Weber, Petry, Edmundson
G: Price
ExReq: Byron, Evans, Chiarot, Allen
Pick: G Jake Allen

Nashville Predators (7-3-1)
F: Duchene, Forsberg, Arvidsson, Kunin, Sissons, Jarnkrok, Koivula
D: Josi, Ellis, Fabbro
G: Saros
ExReq: Johansen, Grimaldi, Benning, Ingram
Pick: C Yakov Trenin

New Jersey Devils (7-3-1)
F: Hischier, Strome, Bratt, Wood, Zacha, Kuokkanen, Sharangovich
D: Severson, Kulak, Quenneville
G: Blackwood
ExReq: Johnsson, Merkley, Subban, Cormier
Pick: LW Andreas Johnsson

New York Islanders (7-3-1)
F: Barzal, Lee, Nelson, Eberle, Pageau, Beauvillier, Bellows
D: Pulock, Ekholm, Pelech
G: Varlamov
ExReq: Bailey, Clutterbuck, Mayfield, Comrie
Pick: RW Josh Bailey (with expansion draft considerations)

New York Rangers (7-3-1)
F: Panarin, Zibanejad, Kreider, Buchnevich, Chytil, Lemieux, Gauthier
D: Trouba, Lindgren, Butcher
G: Georgiev
ExReq: Rooney, Blackwell, Bitetto, Kinkaid
Pick: C Brett Howden

Ottawa Senators (7-3-1)
F: Tkachuk, Dadonov, White, Tierney, C.Brown, L.Brown, Batherson
D: Chabot, Wolanin, J.Brown
G: Murray
ExReq: Paul, Watson, Zaitsev, Högberg
Pick: LW Vitaly Abramov

Philadelphia Flyers (7-3-1)
F: Couturier, Giroux, Voracek, Konecny, Hayes, Patrick, Lindholm
D: Provorov, Sanheim, Myers
G: Hart
ExReq: Van Riemsdyk, Aube-Kubel, Gostisbehere, Sandström
Pick: Nicolas Aube-Kubel

Pittsburgh Penguins (7-3-1)
F: Crosby, Malkin, Guentzel, Rust, Zucker, Kapanen, Blueger
D: Letang, Dumoulin, Pettersson
G: Jarry
ExReq: McCann, Lafferty, Ruhwedel, DeSmith
Pick: LW Jared McCann

San Jose Sharks (7-3-1)
F: Couture, Meier, Hertl, Kane, Labanc, Donato, Gambrell
D: Karlsson, Vlasic, Simek
G: Korenar
ExReq: Balcers, True, Burns, Jones
Pick: D Christian Jaros

St. Louis Blues (7-3-1)
F: Tarasenko, O'Reilly, Schenn, Thomas, Kyrou, Perron, Blais,
D: Krug, Parayko, Dunn
G: Fitzpatrick
ExReq: Perron, Sundqvist, Faulk, Husso
Pick: LW Zach Sanford

Tampa Bay Lightning (4-4-1)
F: Kucherov, Point, Stamkos, Cirelli
D: Hedman, Sergachev, Cernak, Foote
G: Vasilevskiy
ExReq: Gourde, Killorn, McDonagh, Martin
Pick: LW Alex Killorn (with expansion draft considerations)

Toronto Maple Leafs (4-4-1)
F: Matthews, Marner, Tavares, Nylander
D: Rielly, Muzzin, Brodie, Dermott
G: Campbell
ExReq: Kerfoot, Engvall, Holl, Hutchinson
Pick: C Alex Kerfoot

Vancouver Canucks (7-3-1)
F: Pettersson, Boeser, Horvat, Miller, Virtanen, Gaudette, Lind
D: Schmidt, Juolevi, Chatfield
G: Demko
ExReq: Beagle, Roussel, Myers, Holtby
Pick: C Zack MacEwen

Washington Capitals (4-4-1)
F: Bäckström, Kuznetsov, Wilson, Vrana
D: Carlson, Orlov, Dillon, Siegenthaler
G: Samsonov
ExReq: Eller, Oshie, Schultz, Vanecek
Pick: D Nick Jensen (expansion draft considerations)

Winnipeg Jets (7-3-1)
F: Scheifele, Wheeler, Dubois, Connor, Ehlers, Copp, McKenzie
D: Morrissey, Pionk, DeMelo
G: Hellebuyck
ExReq: Appleton, Harkins, Beaulieu, Berdin
Pick: G Mikhail Berdin
Free Agent Signings
RESERVE LISTYEARSCAP HIT
3$795,000
3$795,000
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$750,000
1$874,125
1$1,750,000
3$2,850,000
2$787,500
1$874,125
3$2,333,333
2$787,500
1$750,000
1$750,000
1$750,000
1$750,000
1$750,000
Trades
1.
2.
DAL
  1. Steenbergen, Tyler [RFA Rights]
ARI
3.
4.
5.
6.
DAL
  1. Bean, Jake [RFA Rights]
CAR
7.
DAL
  1. Wallmark, Lucas [RFA Rights]
CHI
8.
9.
10.
11.
DAL
  1. Kahun, Dominik [RFA Rights]
EDM
12.
DAL
  1. Stillman, Riley [RFA Rights]
FLA
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
DAL
  1. Howden, Brett [RFA Rights]
NYR
20.
DAL
  1. Abramov, Vitaly [RFA Rights]
OTT
21.
22.
23.
DAL
  1. Jaros, Christian [RFA Rights]
SJS
24.
DAL
  1. Sanford, Zachary [RFA Rights]
STL
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
DAL
  1. Ho-Sang, Joshua [RFA Rights]
  2. Iskhakov, Ruslan [Reserve List]
  3. 2022 2nd round pick (NYI)
NYI
    Expansion draft considerations
    31.
    DAL
    1. Alnefelt, Hugo [Reserve List]
    2. Johnson, Tyler
    3. Thomas, Ben [RFA Rights]
    4. 2021 1st round pick (TBL)
    TBL
      Expansion draft considerations
      32.
      DAL
      1. Copley, Pheonix
      2. Hugo Has, Martin [Reserve List]
      3. 2023 3rd round pick (WSH)
      WSH
        Expansion draft considerations
        33.
        34.
        DAL
        1. Verbeek, Hayden [RFA Rights]
        2. 2021 3rd round pick (CHI)
        MTL
        1. Sanford, Zachary
        Additional Details:
        2021 NHL Entry Draft deal
        35.
        DAL
        1. 2022 3rd round pick (CBJ)
        2. 2022 7th round pick (WPG)
        36.
        DAL
        1. 2021 6th round pick (MIN)
        2. 2022 4th round pick (MIN)
        Buried
        DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
        2021
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        2022
        Logo of the DAL
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        Logo of the NYI
        Logo of the DAL
        Logo of the CBJ
        Logo of the DAL
        Logo of the MIN
        Logo of the DAL
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        2023
        Logo of the DAL
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        ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
        23$81,500,000$62,936,156$927,073$0$18,563,844
        Left WingCentreRight Wing
        Logo of the Minnesota Wild
        $2,100,000$2,100,000
        LW, RW
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Calgary Flames
        $5,350,000$5,350,000
        C
        M-NTC
        UFA - 3
        $2,850,000$2,850,000
        LW, RW, C
        UFA
        Logo of the New Jersey Devils
        $3,400,000$3,400,000
        LW, RW
        UFA - 2
        Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
        $2,940,000$2,940,000
        C, LW
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Tampa Bay Lightning
        $5,000,000$5,000,000
        RW, C, LW
        M-NTC
        UFA - 3
        Logo of the New York Islanders
        $5,000,000$5,000,000
        RW, LW, C
        UFA - 3
        Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
        $3,500,000$3,500,000
        LW, C, RW
        UFA - 2
        Logo of the Vancouver Canucks
        $2,550,000$2,550,000
        RW, LW
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Nashville Predators
        $725,000$725,000
        LW, C
        UFA - 1
        $874,125$874,125
        C, LW
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers
        $1,075,000$1,075,000
        RW
        UFA - 1
        Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
        Logo of the Colorado Avalanche
        $3,166,667$3,166,667
        LD
        UFA - 2
        Logo of the Anaheim Ducks
        $3,900,000$3,900,000
        RD
        M-NTC
        UFA - 2
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $3,333,333$3,333,333
        G
        M-NTC
        UFA - 2
        $874,125$874,125
        LD/RD
        RFA - 3
        Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
        $1,650,000$1,650,000
        LD/RD
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Montreal Canadiens
        $2,875,000$2,875,000
        G
        UFA - 2
        $787,500$787,500
        RD
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Boston Bruins
        $725,000$725,000
        LD/RD
        UFA - 1
        ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
        Logo of the Washington Capitals
        $2,500,000$2,500,000
        RD
        UFA - 2
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $9,850,000$9,850,000
        C, RW
        NMC
        UFA - 6
        Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
        $1,133,333$1,133,333
        RW, LW
        UFA - 2
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $9,500,000$9,500,000
        LW, C
        NMC
        UFA - 4
        Logo of the Vancouver Canucks
        $825,000$825,000
        RW, C
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $7,000,000$7,000,000
        RW
        M-NTC
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $6,250,000$6,250,000
        RW
        M-NTC, NMC
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $5,800,000$5,800,000
        LD
        NMC
        UFA - 4
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $4,916,667$4,916,667
        G
        M-NTC, NMC
        UFA - 2
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $4,250,000$4,250,000
        RD
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $3,250,000$3,250,000
        C, LW
        M-NTC
        UFA - 4
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $3,150,000$3,150,000
        C
        UFA - 2
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $2,550,000$2,550,000
        RW, LW
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $1,500,000$1,500,000
        LD/RD
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $925,000$925,000
        C
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$537,500$538K)
        G
        RFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
        LD
        UFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$212,500$212K)
        LW
        RFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$212,500$212K)
        LD
        RFA - 3
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$537,500$538K)
        RW
        RFA - 2
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $803,333$803,333 (Performance Bonus$132,500$132K)
        C
        RFA - 2
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $795,000$795,000 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
        LW, RW
        RFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $795,000$795,000
        C
        RFA - 1
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $783,333$783,333
        RD
        UFA - 2
        Logo of the Dallas Stars
        $725,000$725,000
        C, RW
        UFA - 1

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        Feb. 19, 2021 at 2:57 p.m.
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        Lucic will waive, it’s common knowledge
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 2:59 p.m.
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        Lucic will waive, it’s common knowledge


        Dunno about that.
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
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        I planned doing it but never had the time. It looks good but Im surprised the defense is not looking better.
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:01 p.m.
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        Quoting: flamesfan
        Lucic will waive, it’s common knowledge


        Your cousin's cousin that heard it from a cameo doesn't count.

        https://twitter.com/Str8OuttaCGY/status/1362487826089148419

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        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:02 p.m.
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        Zach Kassian
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:03 p.m.
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        I planned doing it but never had the time. It looks good but Im surprised the defense is not looking better.


        Yeah it was a time consuming process.

        Went the teams through alphabetically...there's surprisingly low amount of D-men available at the back end of the list, compared to beginning.

        When some Tampa fans said TB will pay to Seattle to take McDonagh, I laughed at the thought, but now it doesn't seem that stupid of an idea, if the D is this weak.
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:04 p.m.
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        Quoting: Morons
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        Never gonna get picked.
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:05 p.m.
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        Quoting: justaBoss
        Never gonna get picked.



        wut
        thats not it but try again
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:05 p.m.
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        Quoting: justaBoss
        Yeah it was a time consuming process.

        Went the teams through alphabetically...there's surprisingly low amount of D-men available at the back end of the list, compared to beginning.

        When some Tampa fans said TB will pay to Seattle to take McDonagh, I laughed at the thought, but now it doesn't seem that stupid of an idea, if the D is this weak.


        They may not have to pay them. McDonagh doesn't have the ideal contract, but I could see him performing at a great level through it, considering his playstyle. They may not have to pay Seattle to take it.
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:07 p.m.
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        Quoting: SevenLeg
        They may not have to pay them. McDonagh doesn't have the ideal contract, but I could see him performing at a great level through it, considering his playstyle. They may not have to pay Seattle to take it.


        Doubtful. Better contracts out there and free agency will be leveraged in Seattle's favour
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:08 p.m.
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        Honestly at this point I rather do 7-3-1, and get Seattle to pick one of Kassian, or Neal with paying with Jones, and more if needed.
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:08 p.m.
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        Not a chance in hell that Buffalo protects Mittelstadt, Thompson, or Girgensons
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:09 p.m.
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        Quoting: SevenLeg
        They may not have to pay them. McDonagh doesn't have the ideal contract, but I could see him performing at a great level through it, considering his playstyle. They may not have to pay Seattle to take it.


        That length would scare me if i'm Francis. I'd use Tampa's cap hell to my own advantage if I'm helping them that much, u catch my drift?
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        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:11 p.m.
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        Quoting: Nhl_oilers
        Honestly at this point I rather do 7-3-1, and get Seattle to pick one of Kassian, or Neal with paying with Jones, and more if needed.


        I mean if they're protecting only 3 Ds, one of Klefbom or Jones is getting left out.

        Fairly sure than should Klefbom be left out, Seattle will just take him, if that situation with his shoulder is looking even slightly better. We're talking about that good of a defenseman right here.
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:12 p.m.
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        Quoting: Shibbal18
        Not a chance in hell that Buffalo protects Mittelstadt, Thompson, or Girgensons


        Who else they'd protect? For now Miller will be left out anyway as he's their only D that would fill the exposure requirement rule...
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:13 p.m.
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        Just going to applaud the effort. Can’t even think how long
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:13 p.m.
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        Quoting: justaBoss
        That length would scare me if i'm Francis. I'd use Tampa's cap hell to my own advantage if I'm helping them that much, u catch my drift?


        Yeah I 100% get what you mean, but Francis is also not known for his risk-taking personality. Banking on Shattenkirk to be a #1D and on Bean & Kukan to form the 2nd pairing is risky. If he believes that McDonagh will be the cornerstone of that blueline, he could go for it. We'll see I guess.
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        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:14 p.m.
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        Just going to applaud the effort. Can’t even think how long


        3-4 hours.
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:16 p.m.
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        I mean if they're protecting only 3 Ds, one of Klefbom or Jones is getting left out.

        Fairly sure than should Klefbom be left out, Seattle will just take him, if that situation with his shoulder is looking even slightly better. We're talking about that good of a defenseman right here.


        Klefbom is exempt if he misses the whole season.
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        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:16 p.m.
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        Quoting: justaBoss
        I mean if they're protecting only 3 Ds, one of Klefbom or Jones is getting left out.

        Fairly sure than should Klefbom be left out, Seattle will just take him, if that situation with his shoulder is looking even slightly better. We're talking about that good of a defenseman right here.


        I’m talking about protecting Bear, Nurse, and Klefbom if he isn’t exempt. I most rather Klefbom over Jones every day! That’s why I’m thinking of paying Seattle to take one of Kassian, or Neal and use Jones as the main piece! I for one am not a huge fan of Jones, especially with how he’s been playing this year, so it’s his time to get a change of scenery.
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        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:20 p.m.
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        Klefbom is exempt if he misses the whole season.


        Not necessarily, since he played the last year in full. NHL will make the decision regarding that in due time. Considering the latest draft, the players who were exempt due to injuries was pretty much all cases where their careers were over. Unless it becomes public info that Klefbom is unable to continue playing hockey, I don't see him becoming exempt.
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:21 p.m.
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        I’m talking about protecting Bear, Nurse, and Klefbom if he isn’t exempt. I most rather Klefbom over Jones every day! That’s why I’m thinking of paying Seattle to take one of Kassian, or Neal and use Jones as the main piece! I for one am not a huge fan of Jones, especially with how he’s been playing this year, so it’s his time to get a change of scenery.


        Why wouldn't Seattle just take Jones for free then, without loading that terrible Neal contract with him?
        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:22 p.m.
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        Nice post. It must have taken a long time. I don't see the Devils doing those trades, but I do agree with the Johnsson pick
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        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:24 p.m.
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        Not necessarily, since he played the last year in full. NHL will make the decision regarding that in due time. Considering the latest draft, the players who were exempt due to injuries was pretty much all cases where their careers were over. Unless it becomes public info that Klefbom is unable to continue playing hockey, I don't see him becoming exempt.


        From what I understand, players who do not play 40 games of the 2020-21 season OR a combined 70 games between the 2019-20 and the 2020-21 season are exempt. It depends on whether or not he plays in the playoffs I guess.
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        Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:26 p.m.
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        Why wouldn't Seattle just take Jones for free then, without loading that terrible Neal contract with him?


        Well honestly, we would have to give more. He’s not a trash player. He’s still a descent fourth liner, that can play first PP minutes that can mentor your young players that I almost am certain that Seattle is gonna get a lot of those. He just makes a lot, but it will only be for 2 years 5.75M. A good tough third liner in Kassian could be a person of interest as well, if we pay. Making 3.2M for 3 years, good skater, good shooter. Mentors well, and is tough, will also protect your star players.
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