With the 1st selection in the 2022 draft, the Montreal Canadiens select Juraj Slafkovsky
Just a silly rush by an 18-year-old at the Worlds - even against Kazakstan. Juraj Slafkovsky certainly isn't hiding his skills at this event. pic.twitter.com/z3W5uFPULq
"Kevin [Fiala] didn't do well in the playoffs"
"Kevin had three good months of hockey"
Very bold by Guerin about talking to media that openly about Dumba and Fiala situation. Based on the comments he made along with the Wild financial situation, Fiala is gonna go for a lot less than people expect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-qTsb9bPkE (if link doesn't work)
"Kevin [Fiala] didn't do well in the playoffs"
"Kevin had three good months of hockey"
Very bold by Guerin about talking to media that openly about Dumba and Fiala situation. Based on the comments he made along with the Wild financial situation, Fiala is gonna go for a lot less than people expect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-qTsb9bPkE (if link doesn't work)
"Kevin [Fiala] didn't do well in the playoffs"
"Kevin had three good months of hockey"
Very bold by Guerin about talking to media that openly about Dumba and Fiala situation. Based on the comments he made along with the Wild financial situation, Fiala is gonna go for a lot less than people expect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-qTsb9bPkE (if link doesn't work)
mmm Islanders got 12 mill in cap space and need to extend Dobson and sign 3 other dman. And through reports Fiala is asking between 7-8 mill on his next deal.
And speaking of cap the Wild are in no better shape. I feel if they trade Fiala they will look for someone on an ELC who is contributing right out of the gate or try and acquire someone good whose on a cheap deal.
Besides Islanders focus should be on getting a top 4 D to pair with Dobson
mmm Islanders got 12 mill in cap space and need to extend Dobson and sign 3 other dman. And through reports Fiala is asking between 7-8 mill on his next deal.
And speaking of cap the Wild are in no better shape. I feel if they trade Fiala they will look for someone on an ELC who is contributing right out of the gate or try and acquire someone good whose on a cheap deal.
Besides Islanders focus should be on getting a top 4 D to pair with Dobson
Salo will get 750 k and Grant Hutton will likely get 750 k to be the 7D. They need to either sign a UFA or trade for a guy like Mike Reilly to play 2LD. The islanders should not be spending more than a 2nd round pick on a defenseman when they have arguably the 2nd best trio of top pair D in the league.
Pelech-Pulock
?- Dobson
Salo (750k) -Mayfield
2022 1st, 2nd and Holmstrom should be enough for Fiala
Varlamov will likely be traded and I wouldn’t be surprised if Bailey is either traded or bought out. They can afford Fiala.