Expansion draft rumors

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

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Moving multiple assets to avoid losing one player is always a brilliant decision. Right Anaheim, Columbus, Florida, Pittsburgh, and Minnesota?

Sorry for the speed quote sureloss.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Moving multiple assets to avoid losing one player is always a brilliant decision. Right Anaheim, Columbus, Florida, Pittsburgh, and Minnesota?

Actually re-reading the article they said it was one of the options.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Moving multiple assets to avoid losing one player is always a brilliant decision. Right Anaheim, Columbus, Florida, Pittsburgh, and Minnesota?

Actually re-reading the article they said it was one of the options. They also said it might just be a gamble.

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by d_phaneuf

Or even just to take him and offer him around while retaining 50% of his cap

I'd think a ton of teams would be interested at 3.375 on a 1 year deal

If I'm a contender I'd rather have a full year than just at the deadline if that was an option

Seattle would be smart, if this is their plan, and even tell Giordano when they take him, and ask for a list of a few teams where hed prefer to go, would be a quick way to build goodwill from the players around the league early

I'm sure he'd rather only move once in a year, rather than having to relocate twice

Flip side is this.

Gio can give them his list, and only list teams that are cap constrained or deep in d, making it unlikely that he will be moved, which would not be ideal for Seattle. Seattle can still take him, but Gio can put screws to them by handcuffing any potential flip. That might be part of the thought process and make Seattle think twice about taking him.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by The Original FFIV

Flip side is this.

Gio can give them his list, and only list teams that are cap constrained or deep in d, making it unlikely that he will be moved, which would not be ideal for Seattle. Seattle can still take him, but Gio can put screws to them by handcuffing any potential flip. That might be part of the thought process and make Seattle think twice about taking him.

But once Seattle picks him, there is no incentive in Gio doing this.

And at the deadline, an acquiring teams needs little cap room top take on Gio with cap retained. Plus teams never have enough defenceman come playoff time, as Gio would simply push down some of them.

If Gio wants to screw them, you pick non-contenders who have no desire for a rental. At the end of the day, most players want a chance at the playoffs. Gio would want this to help establish his value for his next contract.

[sureLoss]

It isn't really about screwing Seattle, it is about Gio finessing the no trade list to give him the most control over his destination.

He puts the teams most likely to trade for him on that list, Seattle has to come to him for approval on a trade and his approval might handcuff them to taking a lesser deal that might not be worth salary retention or asset wise.

Not sure if 19 team trade list is expansive enough to do that though.

[sureLoss]

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[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

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Not sure I would want either of them but kraken will need centers. If I had to choose between the two I would take Johansen