Sign up today to get the best features and analysis from the NHL and beyond. He's an intangible guy and was good in a bottom-six forward role for the Rangers. The Florida Panthers were only supposed to lose one player in the NHL expansion draft. It thus wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Kraken (a) load up on expiring contracts that can be flipped as rentals at a later date; (b) target very few UFAs for new contracts; and (c) explore side deals to eat albatross contracts in exchange for draft picks and more. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2021. The Golden Knights also acquired forward Mikhail Grabovski, defenseman Jake Bischoff, a 2017 first-round pick (No. Vegas picked nine pending UFAs. Haula and Karlsson are centers who will compete for ice time. New York Rangers: Oscar Lindberg, F -- Lindberg, 25, had 20 points in 65 games this season playing primarily as the Rangers' fourth-line center after he recovered from offseason hip surgery. Cody Eakin 8. BY Fansided and Matt Duscharme/FanSided via Puck Prose • June 30, 2017. share. Montreal Canadiens: Alexei Emelin, D -- Emelin, 31, who has one year left on his contract, has 72 points in 380 NHL games, all with Montreal, after getting 10 in 76 games this season. He's versatile; he can play center or the wing, can win faceoffs, can play on the power play and the penalty kill and can score. James Neal ** 16. Jonathan Marchessault was left exposed in the draft on the condition that Vegas would also take Reilly Smith. We encourage you to review it carefully. Drafted … I don't think he'll get flipped in a trade unless Vegas gets a good offer. Every team -- except for Vegas, of course -- had until 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning to finalize a list of players they wanted to keep from being selected in the expansion draft. Since so many teams will be cap crunched, I predict we’ll see plenty of parallels between 2017 and 2021.Here’s a glance at the Golden Knights’ actual picks in 2017. Chris Thorburn 12. Nashville Predators: James Neal, F -- Neal, 29, who has one year remaining on his contract, scored 23 goals this season and six in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In addition to picking Marchessault from the Panthers, Vegas acquired Smith, who has five years left on his contract. It's Fleury, who walked onstage and got a huge ovation from the crowd at T-Mobile Arena. Calvin Pickard 2. The Golden Knights have their No. Part 1 of this 2021 mock expansion draft looked at the Vegas Golden Knights’ 2017 selections as a possible template for the Seattle Kraken to follow in 2021. All Rights Reserved. facebook twitter reddit link. Anaheim Ducks: Clayton Stoner, D -- Stoner, 32, a stay-at-home defenseman who has one year left on his contract, played 14 games for the Ducks this season after appearing in 50 last season. Trevor van Riemsdyk 29. Not a subscriber? The Golden Knights sat in a strong position created by the favorable expansion draft terms granted to Foley, who paid a $500 million expansion fee to join the league. Philadelphia Flyers: Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, F -- Bellemare, 32, had eight points in 82 games this season and has 34 points in 237 games in three NHL seasons. James Neal (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports). Colorado Avalanche: Calvin Pickard, G -- Pickard, 25, had 15 wins, two shutouts, a 2.98 goals-against average and .904 save percentage in 50 games (48 starts) this season. Jonathan Marchessault ** 9. Erik Haula 27. one in 2018 . Whether you believe the Vegas Golden Knights did a good job with individual picks in the expansion draft likely corresponds to the degree to which you believe the other 30 … To get a player like that for no cost is simply good value for a new team that needs to build a young core. While the pandemic obviously threatens the team’s financial success early on, the league’s current topsy-turvy state stands to benefit the Kraken from a hockey perspective. The Islanders gave up a lot to ensure Vegas wouldn't take some of the players they covet but did not protect, like forwards Brock Nelson and Ryan Strome and defenseman Calvin de Haan. Vegas Golden Knights Expansion Draft Picks 10-20. If no condition is met, no pick … Winnipeg Jets: Chris Thorburn, F -- Thorburn, 34, who can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, scored three goals in 64 games this season and has 127 points in 750 games in his NHL career, which dates to the 2005-06 season. I don't see either as a top-pair or even middle-pair defenseman, but Vegas might have to use one of them there. Jason Garrison ** 14. Vegas only picked and signed one UFA in the expansion draft using the earlier-than-early exclusive negotiating window: Deryk Engelland. 13) and 3rd-round pick in 2019 for Columbus' 1st-round pick in 2017 (No. one in 2020 . In exchange, the Panthers were sent a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Sbisa and Merrill are each signed through 2017-18, so they could also be trade bait for Vegas around the NHL Trade Deadline. * Vegas acquired Pittsburgh's 2nd-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. In return, they “dumped” Reilly Smith and his $5 million cap hit to Vegas for a fourth-round draft pick. Emelin has one year left on his contract. Video: Fleury drafted by Golden Knights, gets loud applause. I’m also predicting Seattle will eat some bad contracts with relatively short terms left to make side deals that net first-round picks, prospects, or both. Vegas expansion draft plans include trades, ‘throwaway picks’ ... Foley indicated that between four to seven players could be there, some from expansion draft picks and some from trades. Player. Marc-Andre Fleury * 30. Num. The Golden Knights franchise was founded as an expansion team in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2017.. Key. They let Vegas take their 30-goal scorer Jonathan Marchessault in the expansion draft. Fleury should be the first face of the franchise and a perfect ambassador for the growth of hockey. * Vegas acquired F David Clarkson, Columbus' 1st-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft (No. Both should be in the lineup on opening night. Smith scored 25 goals last season and 15 this season. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Stay tuned. As one prominent player agent told me a few weeks ago, the 2021 off-season looks promising for his clients because “We know Seattle will be spending to the cap” and freeing up money league-wide for teams to chase UFAs. * Vegas acquired Boston's 5th-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft (No. In Neal, the Golden Knights have their first-line scorer, if he remains with them. The Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL's 31st team, will finally have a lineup to put on the ice. The expansion draft looms for 2021. Who will populate the Kraken’s first roster? "I didn't expect that," Fleury told NBC Sports' Kathryn Tappen onstage. Calgary Flames: Deryk Engelland, D -- Engelland, 35, who could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, scored four goals and 16 points in 81 games this season. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. It's a straight pick by the Golden Knights, who either covet Emelin's physicality or have another trade ready to announce Thursday. Carolina Hurricanes: Connor Brickley, F -- Brickley, 25, a pending unrestricted free agent, had five points in 23 games with the Florida Panthers in 2015-16 but spent all of this season in the AHL with Charlotte, where he had 26 points in 69 games. All Rights Reserved. Seattle will not be picking any players from the Vegas Golden Knights . The rookie defenseman just scored a hat trick for Vegas after getting passed over in three drafts. Vegas also got two defensemen from the Ducks: Stoner, who was a pick, and Theodore, who came in a trade to influence the pick of Stoner. TV, NHL Premium, NHL After Dark, NHL GameCenter, NHL GameCenter LIVE, NHL Network name and logo, NHL Tonight name and logo, On The Fly, NHL Network Showdown name and logo, NHL Awards name and logo, NHL Draft name and logo, NHL Mascots, Hockey Fights Cancer, Because It's The Cup, NHL Green name and logo, NHL Vault, Hockey Is For Everyone, NHL Thanksgiving Showdown name and logo, NHL Centennial Classic name and logo, NHL Centennial Season logo, NHL100 Classic name and logo, NHL Global Series name and logo, NHL China Games name and logo, NHL Power Players name and logo, NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe name and logo, and Don't Miss A Moment are trademarks of the National Hockey League. Chicago Blackhawks: Trevor van Riemsdyk, D -- Van Riemsdyk, who turns 26 on July 24, had an NHL career-high 16 points and a plus-17 rating in 58 games this season and was a Stanley Cup champion with Chicago two years ago. If he's not traded, Neal gives Vegas another legitimate scoring option on the wing. Toronto Maple Leafs: Brendan Leipsic, F -- Leipsic, 23, played six games for the Maple Leafs last season and spent this season in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies, scoring 51 points in 49 games and five points in 11 playoff games. * Vegas acquired Winnipeg's 1st-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft (No. Pos. Much of the Golden Knights' excellent expansion draft was executed thanks to side deals and helping cap-crunched teams. Vegas also acquired scoring winger Reilly Smith from the Panthers in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round draft pick, the teams announced. The Golden Knights made 30 selections at the 2017 expansion draft, but then-GM George McPhee also walked away with two additional first-round picks plus trades for Shea Theodore, Reilly Smith and Alex Tuch, among others. 24) and Columbus' 2nd-round pick in 2019. Vancouver Canucks: Luca Sbisa, D -- Sbisa, 27, had 13 points in 82 games this season and has 88 points in 465 NHL games with the Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks and Canucks. 24) and Columbus' 2nd-round pick in 2019. Teemu Pulkkinen 4. His shooting percentage was unsustainable for that season, however, he still seems to be good for around 20 goals each year anyways. Teams might be even more desperate to dump salary than they were in 2017 before the Vegas expansion draft. LAS VEGAS -- And finally, the Vegas Golden Knights have a team. That’ll come in part 2 of this story. Smith could be trade bait for Vegas if the Golden Knights can find a team willing to take his contract, which carries a $5 million NHL salary-cap charge. vegas golden knights draft picks traded during expansion draft All rights reserved. Edmonton Oilers: Griffin Reinhart, D -- Reinhart, 23, has two assists in 37 NHL games since being selected with the No. It’s what the NHL wants. Video: Breaking down the Vegas Golden Knights' picks. It was also interesting that McPhee said Vegas selected and signed Engelland, a Las Vegas resident. That's how many goals and assists William Karlsson put up for the Vegas Golden Knights after the Blue Jackets let him go in the most recent NHL expansion draft. Ottawa Senators: Marc Methot, D -- Methot, 32, who has one year left on his contract, played on the Senators' top defense pair with Erik Karlsson this season and had 12 assists in 68 games before scoring four points, including two goals, in 18 playoff games. He was a lost soul for a couple seasons after returning far too early from a gruesome injury. on 2019-06-26 : Round 6 Pickard has a chance to be a decent backup this season for Vegas, which likely won't have a great defense but could still put together a better unit than Colorado had this season. The Emelin pick is surprising, especially since the Canadiens didn't have to give up anything to Vegas to influence that selection. Obviously I'm excited to get this started.". Teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, were fleeced for extra picks to ensure Vegas GM George McPhee would select the right player, and Vegas immediately became a Stanley Cup contender with a war chest of additional draft picks. Brayden McNabb **10. They allowed each team to either protect seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goaltender or, one goaltender and eight skaters regardless of position. Jon Merrill 5. 15) and 2nd-round pick in 2019. Marc Methot 20. They also sent first- and second-round draft picks to Vegas to unload David Clarkson's contract and hold on to forward Josh Anderson and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo. He's 22 and has upside to be a power forward who can score. 1. He has 238 goals and 451 points in 632 NHL regular-season games. As the NHL expansion draft for the Seattle Kraken is around a year away, ... Seattle gets the same rules as the Vegas Golden Knights did in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft. He gives McPhee options. William Karlsson 28. [RELATED: Losing Neal tough reality for Preds | Fleury wants to help Golden Knights, game grow]. Arizona Coyotes: Teemu Pulkkinen, F -- Pulkkinen, 25, had two goals in 13 games split between the Coyotes and Minnesota Wild this season, and has 13 goals and 22 points in 83 NHL games, including 70 games with the Detroit Red Wings. The Golden Knights made 30 selections at the 2017 expansion draft, but then-GM George McPhee also walked away with two additional first-round picks plus trades for Shea Theodore, Reilly Smith … The Islanders are also getting rid of Grabovski's $5 million salary-cap charge for this season. Marchessault scored 30 goals this season. * Vegas acquired F Mikhail Grabovski and D Jake Bischoff as well as NY Islanders' 1st-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft (No. (Russia) 0 2019 Entry. Played at least one game with the Golden Knights. Brendan Leipsic 18. Buffalo Sabres: William Carrier, F -- Carrier, 22, had eight points in 41 games this season, his first in the NHL. In 2017, Vegas plucked Marc-Andre Fleury from the […] St. Louis Blues: David Perron, F -- Perron, 29, who has one year left on his contract, had 18 goals and 46 points in 82 games this season and has 159 goals and 378 points in 652 NHL games. That's a heck of a haul for McPhee. New York Islanders: Jean-Francois Berube, G -- Berube, 25, has 13 wins, a 3.11 GAA and .900 save percentage in 21 NHL games, including 14 with the Islanders this season, when he won seven games and had a 3.42 GAA and .889 save percentage. ... *Conditions: Vegas receives the 2021 5th round draft pick if Haula is on the Hurricanes' roster past the 2019-20 season, and/or if Carolina trades Haula for one of the following: a player, multiple draft picks, or a draft pick in rounds 1 to 5. * Vegas acquired F Reilly Smith from Florida for Vegas' … The Golden Knights took on Clarkson for a first- and second-round pick. 4 pick in the 2012 NHL Draft. They unveiled their expansion draft picks during the NHL Awards Show on Wednesday night. The Vegas Golden Knights started off their NHL legacy with a bang, reaching the Stanley Cup Final in their very first season as a franchise. San Jose Sharks: David Schlemko, D -- Schlemko, 30, who has three years left on his contract, had 18 points in 62 games this season and has 87 points in 360 NHL games. The New Jersey Devils will pick No. Video: Vegas Golden Knights' 2017 Expansion Draft. Carrier is the perfect pick for Vegas from Buffalo. Griffin Reinhart 24. Click to Highlight. McPhee is likely to land even more veteran players and choices before the draft wraps up in Chicago this weekend. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 142, previously acquired by Carolina). Lindberg is one of my favorite picks. That's some good offense for Vegas. 3. Connor Brickley ** 11. There are few, if any, better people in hockey than Fleury. With the current flat salary cap putting teams in a bind again, expect the Kraken to have a fun time with their draft, too. Eakin has a chance to be a top-two center for Vegas. Round. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. I first thought Garrison would be a player McPhee would look to trade immediately for future assets, but Garrison was here, in uniform, so that leads me to believe he's here to stay. Dallas Stars: Cody Eakin, F -- Eakin, a 26-year-old center who was drafted in 2009 by Vegas general manager George McPhee when he was the GM of the Washington Capitals, had 12 points in 60 games this season but averaged 17 goals, 36 points and 80 games played in each of the previous three seasons with Dallas. The 2017 Vegas Expansion Draft forever altered the NHL landscape. The Florida Panthers made a deal with the Vegas Golden Knights to … He's entering the last year of his contract. The Golden Knights made their 30 selections in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday and added seven more players and 10 draft picks acquired through 10 trades. Seattle's expansion draft will operate under the same rules as the Vegas Golden Knights one did in 2017. Pittsburgh Penguins: Marc-Andre Fleury, G -- Fleury, 32 and with two years left on his contract, is a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins and has 375 regular-season NHL wins and 62 in the playoffs. Video: Golden Knights players show off new duds. He also has one year left on his contract, so he could be trade bait now or before the NHL Trade Deadline. Deryk Engelland *** 17. * Vegas acquired F Nikita Gusev, Tampa Bay's 2nd-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft (No. So instead the Golden Knights took Berube, who may never play a game for them, but they also got the Islanders' first-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft as well as their second-round pick in 2019, Bischoff and Grabovski. Washington Capitals: Nate Schmidt, D -- Schmidt, 25, had an NHL career-high 17 points in 60 games this season and has 43 points in 200 games with Washington. Here is a look at the 30 players and an analysis of Vegas' picks, trades and what it all means: NHL Awards Roundup | Trade Tracker | Golden Knights by the numbers | 30 picks, 10 trades. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue à LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Добро пожаловать на NHL.com, официальный сайт Национальной хоккейной лиги, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Välkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vítejte na NHL.com, oficiálních stránkách National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficiálnych stránkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. five in 2017 . Now Trocheck is the healthiest he's been in years and producing at his max potential. It made sense to primarily pick players still under contract or, in the case of RFAs, under team control. Boston Bruins: Colin Miller, D -- Miller, 24, had 13 points in 61 games this season after scoring 16 points in 42 games last season when he was a rookie. William Karlsson : Karlsson was one of the most underrated pickups from the Vegas Golden Knights draft. Florida Panthers: Jonathan Marchessault, F -- Marchessault, 26, scored 30 goals for the first time this season, one of 26 NHL players who scored at least that many. Armed with the Vegas blueprint, it's time to forecast a 2021 Seattle expansion draft. Los Angeles Kings: Brayden McNabb, D -- McNabb, 26, had four points in 49 games this season and has 50 points in 238 NHL games. * Vegas acquired F David Clarkson, Columbus' 1st-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft (No. In association with their 2017 NHL Expansion Draft selections, the Golden Knights made the following transactions: * Vegas acquired D Shea Theodore from Anaheim. * Vegas acquired Buffalo's 6th-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft (No. Enter Search Term. Oscar Lindberg 23. Lindberg is not a first- or second-line center, but he's a perfect depth center. The league desperately and justifiably wants the league’s 32nd franchise starting strong after paying $650 million to join up. Some, like Emelin, were flipped before the season even started. 24, previously acquired by Vegas). Traded • Erik Haula to Hurricanes for • Nicolas Roy • 2021 conditional fifth round pick (if Haula is on Hurricanes roster past 2019-20 season or if Hurricanes trade Haula for a player, multiple draft picks, or a draft pick in rounds 1-5) (?-?) If you’re already a subscriber, click on the My Account button to sign into your account to renew your subscription, make a payment, redeem a gift, update your payment method and much more... One year after COVID shut down the NHL, commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly are looking forward to a time when things can truly return to normal.
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