[PlayfulGenius]

Originally Posted by sureloss

main points i got from it:

• acknowledged whl heavy prospects again, but pointed out drafted from ohl, qmjhl, russian junior, and college
• there were a lot of deals that could have been done... 1st round picks for players that are 1 or 2 years away from ufa... Not the way to do a rebuild
• heard a lot of chatter about teams trying to jump in front of flames or what players other teams were interested in... Were pretty pleased they got monohan at 6
• had a lot inqueries about 1st round picks... But are 1 or 2 years away from free agency, management group felt that was not the way to do a rebuild
• plans to sign monahan right away and compete for a spot on the team
• will take a look at signing poirier and klimichuk ... Rather sign them sooner than later
• thought the mini combine they held was helpful.. Allowed gelinas, pringle, and conroy to meet with prospects
• invited 4 players to the mini combine... Drafted 3 of them (petan is reportedly the 4th)
• still thinks there will be trade activity once some of the bought out players get signed
• already have drawn up a ufa list
• doesn't feel ufas will fill all the holes on the team, but still need to be able to compete, maybe won't be active but will be strategic
• won't comment on lecavalier
• started process to qualify rfa will finalize on july 2nd... Some decisions on rfas depeneded on what happened this weekend
• on shinkaruk: Doesn't matter that he was from calgary they were going to stick to their list

phee-oof!