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getbak · 04-19-2018, 10:01 AM

Seattle will get the same expansion draft rules as Vegas (pretty sure Bettman confirmed this a couple of months ago).

Where the difference will lie is the fact that there won't likely be a Fleury-calibre goalie available to them. Also, teams might be reluctant to make side deals to protect certain assets and just let the chips fall where they may rather than making a horrible deal like Florida did with Vegas.

Ultimately, it still comes down to execution. I'm sure that even McPhee and Gallant would have laughed at you if you had told them in July that they were going to win the Division and sweep the Kings in the first round. On the other hand, I doubt Chiarelli or McLellan would have blinked if you had told them the Oilers were going to do that.

04-19-2018, 10:01 AM	#206
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	Seattle will get the same expansion draft rules as Vegas (pretty sure Bettman confirmed this a couple of months ago). Where the difference will lie is the fact that there won't likely be a Fleury-calibre goalie available to them. Also, teams might be reluctant to make side deals to protect certain assets and just let the chips fall where they may rather than making a horrible deal like Florida did with Vegas. Ultimately, it still comes down to execution. I'm sure that even McPhee and Gallant would have laughed at you if you had told them in July that they were going to win the Division and sweep the Kings in the first round. On the other hand, I doubt Chiarelli or McLellan would have blinked if you had told them the Oilers were going to do that. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!