Leafs Acquire Tanev, Sabres Officially Buying out Skinner, Do Leafs Qualify Liljegren?

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[@ronpeacock9939]

You're right.. Thompson still doing the autographs shows his character.. something tells me... that's a bigger loss to the Knights than his play.. Also shows he knows that the fans are most important.. Kudos to him just don't seem enough...

[@samuelfrick3475]

Always a stud on and off the ice. Logan will be an instant fan favorite in Washington.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Didnt a major card company pay him to sign those autos in advance? If someone paid him to sign and he did not do it that would make his character look worse.

[@LionsWingsTigers]

He requested a trade to be fair. Not much Vegas could have done.

[@ameraceffj]

if somebody was willing to pay me a ton of money to scribble my name on a picture or a jersey, I would show up too. sadly, they’re not🙁 good luck to thompson in wsh

[@MrGamman3yt]

Wish some Canadian teams grabbed him as a 1b (30-40 games). He has potential doesn't he?

[@Archangel1994]

Ain’t no way Dallas was gonna sign him to a 4+ year deal like what the Toronto rumors say, loved him in Dallas and we’ll miss him but that is just too much.

[@samuelfrick3475]

Brad Treliving still loves Tanev from his Calgary days! He wants to reunite the family!!! 😂😂

[@Mark-xl1ze]

Agreed

[@MrGamman3yt]

Plus there's 'playing' on the LTIR.

[@kylet6356]

To be fair, is it against the rules to sign him to something absurd like an 8 year deal at a good number, but low cap hit. Then pay in bonuses, so by year 4 all he is making is league min. If it makes the cap hit 2mil I would do it

[@Flaris]

@@kylet6356Probably isn’t against the rules. Stamkos is turning it down but Tampa is offering a deal in the same idea. Super long term with expectations that he’ll be LTIR for the last few years.

[@BigRed6171]

I'm brand new to Hockey and this channel has helped me out a lot with learning the game

[@DneilB007]

Shannon has a bunch of great introductory videos about hockey in a playlist. Go check them out this summer and you’ll be ready and raring to go when the season starts! Welcome aboard!

[@Mark-xl1ze]

I guess the Stars made this move because they didn't believe they would resign Tanev. Smart move then. Get something for him before he hits free agency on Monday.

[@CloydRoyal]

As a Dallas fan, I am happy they know ahead of July 1st so they can move their attention to other players.

[@aarongrace]

Tanev is definitely going to become the next member of Robidas island

[@bradwebb6927]

Technically Pronger island, since Robidas Island is about stashing cap in the minors; he's going to play until LTIRetirement.

[@MrGamman3yt]

Lol

[@DneilB007]

You are forgetting about all of the leadership qualities that Tanev brings. He’s going to be mayor of Robidas Island.

[@jeremyrhansen6637]

Tanev, OEL, Zadorov.... The Leafs Dcore is going to look like the Vancouver departure board!

[@pwc1021]

Ikr. My thoughts exactly.😂

[@agent00puffball]

And 1/3 of the d-core Calgary had to start the season.

[@DneilB007]

The Toronto Maple ‘Nucks

[@AgentFortySeven47]

@@agent00puffball they also have Giordano and TJ Brodie, they're the Calgary Maple Canucks at this point if they sign Zadorov, OEL and Tanev

[@seanragsdale5636]

End of an error for Skinner and Buffalo. Contract was ridiculous even when he was good

[@kurtwpg]

I still think it was a mistake to buy him out though. He played like a $5 million player last year, and better the 2 years before that. By the time you replace that production, you've only broken even. Better I think to give it one more year and reassess.

[@GizmoBeach]

@@kurtwpg Peterka and J. Quinn replace that production and it's time to give certain Amerks their minutes.

[@kickinchicken5545]

Buffalo had a small taste of success when Skinner had that great season. I feel like Sabres fans would've rioted if they let him walk given the narrative of the time that nobody wanted to play in Buffalo. Still think it was the wrong move but I get the desperation.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

I feel bad for Buff fans and players even as a sharks fan.

[@30AndHatingIt]

@@GizmoBeach Bruh, Quinn can’t stay healthy… and Amerks????? These “kids” are not going to get us to the playoffs. Relying on youth and waiting for them to do something has cost us dearly.

[@GenericUsername23]

If Shanahan/Treliving think bringing in Tanev and Zadorov is the answer while keeping the core intact they are doomed

[@ryanj357]

I mean Tanev is the best shut down defenseman in the league right now. Name one free agent that would’ve been a better option.

[@ClayBall-im1km]

Reality suggest there is no possible way the Leafs can sign both players. They have just under 19 million in cap space. 16 of 23 roster spots secured This will be Tanevs last contact (he's going to want decent money). Zadorov will easily get 5 plus million per season from someone. You still have Domi, Bert (what are they worth)? Definitely need another goalie with Woll's durability issues. When you start doing the math, the numbers do not add up.

[@meddyven]

The 'Leafs have a bad Front Office with Treliving and Shanahan. They need a serious infusion of talent on their defensive core. Next season is 58 years since they won the Cup. Worse than the Rangers drought.

[@armand9732]

lol what.

[@marcelleclair4452]

@@ClayBall-im1km The salary cap is great. Otherwise teams like Toronto with deep pockets could spend money and sign who they want. The cap really levels the playing field. I like it.

[@benoitrobitaille5235]

Jeff Skinner signing cheap or at a reasonable cost could signify the start of a new chapter to his career. Instead of being seen as a player underperforming his huge contract, he might be seen as one of the missing pieces over performing a much small one.

[@Sportsfan94]

Already tired of treliving. Another 1st round exit coming

[@TheStunscsa]

Toronto should have had 2 pieces of their top 4 set with Sandin and Liljegren and now both could be gone and they're looking to bring in guys near their mid 30's.... they really bungle prospects.

[@TheFusionmix]

So relieved Nill didn't just make Tanev the new Suter for 7 years.

[@TheScotian82]

yea. thats an underrated non-sign

[@dktrox]

Hearing the years he is being offered, glad Dallas is not signing him. Anything beyond four years seems much. Excellent player, but he has struggled to play full 82 game seasons.

[@bigleaguesnipes]

Once he reaches his physical limit they will place him on LTIR to get rid of his cap. I still think they shouldn’t offer him that much term though

[@nolankuffner3573]

Because he plays an aggressive, physical style. I'd rather give 3+ years to a guy who might only play 65 games per and helps my team make a deep run than someone churning out 80 games like clockwork but folds under the slightest hint of pressure.

[@nolankuffner3573]

Keep in mind, Nylander plays on the same team now, and Tanev missed 7 games during the regular season. Nylander didn't miss one. But guess who actually played more games this year?

[@BrodyYYC]

@@nolankuffner3573 he doesn't really play aggressive at all. I've literally never seen him throw a big hit.

[@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556]

Anything over 2yrs is too much for Tanev.

[@stoddard1953]

I might be in the minority compared to what I am seeing online, but I am not personally a fan of getting Tanev UNLESS the contract is reasonable. He's going to be 35, has seen a decline in performance, and IF rumors are true and he gets like a 4 year contract, that'll look bad in the long run. For a team trying to win a Cup, not sure if this is the path they need to be taking.

[@cujo3097]

good for Dallas... don't need more old defensemen on long contracts

[@LateCloser]

I can't believe it wasn't on the board but with Jeff Skinner being bought out, this likely means the end of "between 2 stalls". A devastating loss for hockey fans everywhere. Whoever assumes that top 6 winger roll for the Sabres will have big skates to fill. Adams might have to make a trade for someone who has exceptional social media skills. Very important. If we're not going to make the playoffs, you had better entertain us!

[@masterflex2349]

I am not well right now love ya taner gonna miss you man

[@davidyoung5114]

I'm starting to wonder if Buffalo might be trying to get Stamkos away from Tampa. Would it take a similar contract that Skinner had to land him there?

[@markm9282]

As a Stars fan this hurts a LOT....hopefully Nill has something up his sleeve because we only have half of a D core currently (given PDB does not trust Lundquist)

[@Mark-xl1ze]

True

[@MySundin13]

😂🎉🎉

[@connorking3022]

I’m not very happy about it but I’m assuming he has some plan for the defense but they better sign Duchene.

[@TheFusionmix]

Fingers crossed Matt Roy is the guy. Wouldn't mind 5 years of him.

[@mikebarber866]

@@connorking3022 Duch is extended.

[@coreywilliams6390]

Leafs can enjoy Tanevs probable time on their LTIR

[@samuelfrick3475]

In Leafs terms, LTIR Long Term Internal Relationships

[@DanielC__]

It’s possible. Never know when Taney will break.

[@chrisg1556]

That's the plan. Sign him for 5 years, but expecting him to play for 3. Leafs have no issue paying a guy millions on LTIR not to play. Most teams aren't willing to do that . Money is no issue for Toronto. I'm OK with it. It's not my money

[@jcoats5529]

​@@chrisg1556😂 spend away. Blow that budget

[@ryanj357]

@@jcoats5529 You obviously don’t know how LTIR works.

[@drbjr8223]

glad skinner is gone, like him as a dude but lazy af and has to be carried most of the time.

[@justbleedprod.9414]

Chris Tanev or Nikita Zadorov will not get Toronto over the hump. This team needs REAL change🤦🏽‍♂️

[@joshuaphiliphinrichs8025]

Name two defenseman who are FA’s that can make the change

[@kurtisheidt2249]

@@joshuaphiliphinrichs8025 i think he meant the core needs to change 4 players taking over 50 percent of the cap will never win evreything they have changed evrey member but the core 4

[@bted]

Agreed. They need to physically move the city of Toronto to Nevada or Florida.

[@KevinHart-kl6wp]

@@joshuaphiliphinrichs8025 tanev and roy

[@ryanj357]

Maybe not this year but next year when they get rid of Tavares contract theirs gunna be big change. They’ll have 15 mil in cap space opening up once the cap goes up. I still think Toronto is 2 or 3 years away from making a real run for the cup.

[@tedcity5861]

Dont do it Chris! Dont play for the bad guys... good time to. Retire..

[@MaverickWall238]

Signing Tanev to anything more than a 2 year deal would be a massive mistake.

[@simbeau]

Which means the laffs will do it for sure.

[@gretsyuk1387]

I heard 5 years lol

[@ivanpavlov9885]

Whatever, he will spend last years of his contract in LTIR.

[@kakarotblake]

@@simbeaudoesn’t matter, they’ll just send him to Robidas Island whenever his play falls off.

[@MrThecoolguy55555]

I swear to God if they sign him for more than 3 years 😂

[@Nay-kp6uu]

It's funny the Leafs really wanted Tanev, he was their number one hope to put on their D. Meanwhile Utah went and got Sergachev

[@GG-ng6zm]

you think tampa was gonna trade serg to a divisional rival?

[@samuelfrick3475]

@@GG-ng6zmTampa is not stupid. They knew Utah would give them the far better return, and they weren’t trading Sergachev to a contending divisional rival, especially Toronto of all teams.

[@Ovres]

This is very silly. Utah taking on full AAV 8+ mil very big difference. Tanev at 3-4 mill AAV over 5-6 years. With the understanding hell be on LTIR after 3- 4 years.

[@macleanclassics]

Utah is just setting up for the marner trade... serg @ 50% retained....

[@kurtwpg]

Whole different dollar amount.

[@artdent9871]

HA! If Tanev is still healthy next playoffs, OMG. They needed a back end that weren't all puck-moving speedsters a la 1st-round exit. They moved away from that last year, owning their own corners and crease more, now they have the stud D man they've needed for years, imho. When the Refs pocket the whistles in the playoffs, the Leafs can actually handle it. If Tanev is still healthy? Lot of question marks and fingers crossed in Leaf land, Imho.😉

[@Chris-ip9qg]

The leafs need heiskanen and makar to even be considered a contender. Leafs are a meas enjoy tanev for 4 years😂

[@M_Hall34]

Wouldn't mind Skinner on the Sens, if they can get him for cheap. He could fill that 2nd line LW spot.

[@chrismdb5686]

Not the kind of player they need Imo

[@tchevrier]

what is it with the Leafs and hitching their wagon to d-men who are past their prime.

[@05D05]

Laughers made people laugh again ! Tanev seriously 😮

[@ElysiumGamingNetwork]

Couldnt be more Anrgy about losing thompson. I'd rather have Thompson in net then Hill 10/10 times. Hill had a single good season and they paid him like some god Tier starter. Thompsons been good to excellent for three straight seasons and is becoming proven and is much younger and on less then cap minimum. What a terrible trade.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Thompson asked to be traded but Hill is a backup level goalie making 4.9 mill a year. It would have been smarter to let Hill leave for nothing as a UFA over paying him that. What was funny about Hill is some knights fans were talking like he was a top 5 goalie at one point last season and he got worse and worse to the point some knights fans said he was not a starter anymore. I tried to tell them that long ago.

[@mercywilliams2698]

Agree! He only went out due to injury and never really back in as starter after that.

[@davids9520]

I am getting a bit worried about the Red Wings resigning Raymond and Seider. I have no problem giving both, Dylan Larkin like money. Lets get it done. I thought the Wings had a good draft. Now lets get to signing some free agents or make some trades.

[@Flaris]

Come on. That’s a huge stretch to think the Berube quote means anything. Until he’s not, Marner is on the roster. You think he’s going to devalue an asset by insulting him? And Marner might not waive, he might be stuck with him and no reason to sour that relationship in June. As for Tanev…who cares? Get the most out of Tanev as possible and then they can LTRetire him for the rest of his contract. Literally zero issue.

[@cjlamarca3722]

You should also mention that Thompson requested a trade. He wanted out and a chance to be a full time starter which Vegas couldn't do.

[@meddyven]

The Caps will have a goalie competition with Lindgren and Thompson.

[@dmv2ks]

Also not mentioned is that Thompson was in the Caps system, played really well for the Stingrays and also attended Caps dev camp multiple years

[@hockeyfan7100]

And Thompson is far less likely to even make the playoffs as a Capital. He'll find out the hard way.

[@RamonGJ]

Can Tanev decide to not sign with the Leafs? Or were his rights traded because there's an agreement that he will sign with the Leafs?

[@samuelfrick3475]

So far, only his rights were traded. But why would the Leafs make this trade not to sign him??

[@TheHockeyGuy]

No conversations were had before the trade, but it sounds like a deal has likely been reached.

[@TheAllardP]

They only have his rights until tomorrow and his agent say that he wasn't in contact with Toronto. So no deal made before the trade, it's just for a chance to negotiate first with Tanev.

[@chrisg1556]

According to his family in Toronto, it's a done deal. He's a Leaf.

[@TheScotian82]

​@@TheHockeyGuycertainly sounds like an oxymoron, doesnt it

[@skylarrobinson3419]

Man I love Toronto making the calgary flames blue line from the last 5-6 years. Brodie, Gio, Tanev, and possibly big Z. Just hilarious

[@Alex-js5lg]

4:00 Proud of you. Gold star 🌟

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

Class, Logan. Class!

[@tplomonte]

Morgan Rielly has the most friendly contract, unfortunately, no move, no trade !

[@Kinesicz]

Can you do a video on buyouts and how they affect a players salary? For example, did OEL get all the money he would have made in Vancouver and the money from the Florida contract last season?

[@edeanp]

Would love to see Dallas go after Matt Roy now.

[@patknippenberg262]

Or Montour

[@Kinesicz]

Respect for Thompson, especially when he was asked to take off his Vegas hat he just turned it around. 🔥

[@MrYancakes]

In an alternative timeline... It was NHL 15 maybe- Liljegren was in the game but a couple years out. In my longest ever running NHL Be a GM save, it went on so long that it just flat out started glitching and not working in like 2040 or something. Anyways Liljegren became my Franchise player, along with Ryan Merkley... Demko behind them and lord remembers who was up front. Liljegren and Merkley were both NHL ready out of the draft and neither ever dropped below 91 overall 😂

[@judistzoinkiski3395]

Tanevs gonna set the market for RD. Cuz right now 6-7 is the range for Pesce so that will be the start of all the top RD(tanev,pesce,Roy and montour) Devils need to be smart with their cap but its looking like this is the go all in year. Leafs and Devils will be paying alot for Dmen 12m+ for 2 dmen is not ideal

[@lordrayden3045]

Doesn’t marner also have a no movement clause? Hes not going anywhere

[@jeddysteve8330]

Marner, Tavares, Matthews, Nylander, and Reilly all have a NMC. Realistically, the only way you’ll get rid of Tavares is to wait until his contract expires, and Marner will only go when his expires or if by the graces of him and his neck breathing father, waive his NMC. The chances of that are next to zero though.

[@wayne3340]

Tanev, OEL AND Zadorov? Treliving staying true to form, going after multiple ex-Canucks. Weird flex bud.

[@ryanj357]

McCabe and Zadorov would make a nasty second pairing. Glad to see Tanev on the Leafs.

[@DnaHelacraze]

I'd be pretty frustrated if they make Liljegren walk out the door for nothing. He's a solid top 6 defenseman and still fairly young.

[@jimclarence5441]

Leafs fans are very hard on their players. Liljegren has played to his his contract an more. Gee, Liljegren plays 17 minutes a game, so it's not like he's a detriment on the team.

[@bocephus124]

Big mistake for leafs , cost and age ,

[@rickyma3189]

Dallas was right when they moved on from Klingberg.... they might be right about Tanev too.

[@jeffreyg4626]

I love this channel. He is always right on top of breaking news. Quick, easy, informative, accurate. Thank You Hockey Guy

[@Slipings]

If the leafs sign Tanev for anything more then 2 years it'll be a very bad look

[@ryans413]

I have a feeling the Oilers will grab Skinner for cheap. A 20 goal depth scorer is what they need for more depth.

[@MrGamman3yt]

Skinner 1 and Skinner 2. Lol.

[@kodykongsdorf]

I’m hoping Vancouver goes after him, they could get him and possibly another middle 6 winger

[@tplomonte]

If they can get another defenseman with more upside, I would look at trading Lilijgren . I like Lilijgren , he is a decent 5 or 6

[@terskatti4994]

Leafs have a fetish of hauling broken down players and pay them to not play 😂

[@bowdenproductions]

I like Tanev, but I’m not looking forward to the albatross of a contract he’s about to get.

[@tplomonte]

Why lose a player again for nothing . Lilijgren decent player! Just not physical

[@otakumusprime7745]

Sucks but probably for the best. Just have to wonder what the defence is gonna look like with Heiskanen and Lindell the only ones signed.

[@ThomB1031]

Holy cow, you called it. Guentzel on the Lighting a day after you suggested the possibility!

[@gfutube1]

Nylander was a mistake. Tanev will be another. Toronto just doesn’t know how to manage a budget.

[@tylerezako9144]

Looks like Mitch going to walk on 2025-2026. I can’t see brad. Giving Mitch what he wants. If he does there going to have a lot of trouble signing people around the core 4.

[@brucehockey22]

The Leafs playoff failures have continued ... sure seems that players like Hyman , Bunting , and Bertuzi are the playoff grit that is needed to succed - and they keep sending that kind of player down the road .

[@oldhab7890]

The reason Marner is staying and Berube is being complimentary is two-fold: Marner has a NMC and Matthews told management he wants Marner on the team. Classy move by Thompson for sure

[@lordrayden3045]

Kudos to him…… but don’t they get paid to go to those signings / appearances?

[@pierredupont1096]

Just found this channel and love it, so relaxed and informative. Will check in often. The Leafs blueline has always been its weakness, if we can bulk up back there and get some punishers that can also first-pass it's looking good.

[@almVancouver]

What a pity Dubas heavily spent futures to build a junior club. We can and we will...lol. Thankfully Tre spent one season watching and identified Leafs have no D and spotty G. This is where he's spending money and it's where he should. Next off season Tavares comes off the books. I really hope Tre can deal Marner. Letting him walk or god forbid resigning him are just not options.

[@jaatynytenkeli]

Let's be honest, it's the leafs. So it's gonna 8 years 6,66 million per at the minimum for tanev.

[@john60123]

I agree with you , but he has a lot of miles on him. I would not go any longer than a 4 yr deal at $4.25 mill for Tanev. Warren Foegele is a 28-year-old left winger, would look nice in a Leaf Jersey!

[@profdave2861]

The part you didn’t discuss is that if the Leaf’s sign Tanev plus one of the other D-men they are chasing, and if they keep Marner, then who goes other than Lilligren? I haven’t crunched the numbers but I with 2 relatively pricey D-men and Marner, I don’t see how they could afford to even keep one of Bertuzi or Domi - and they need at least one of them.

[@Nadanadanum]

So Tanev. Is this THE shot over the Marner camp? No matter what Mitch you're on the move?

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

The Leafs are so out of control at all times.They could sign several other defensemen without having to give anything up but they just have to have "their guy" so they pay extra for Tanev. Anyway I agree on Liljegren but I worry about his health after a rough couple o seasons

[@severed111]

I had forgotten the Leaves had signed Craig Berube as coach, they really love their stupid hogs when it comes to coaches down there in Toronto 🤣

[@quag311]

LT wants a chance to be a starter. We will miss him in Vegas, even more than I will miss Skinner’s Between Two Ferns.

[@davidfitzpatrick6535]

3:17 Honestly I could see him writing something funny if the fan knew he had been traded and asked for it but I could understand if he asked "just dont post it on social media okay? wanting to remain professional.

[@alexschofield944]

Toronto got too close to beating Boston in the playoffs this year. They’re just making sure it doesn’t happen again

[@davidfitzpatrick6535]

So IMO I think the Leafs are doing a "prove it to me" thing with Marner. IE see how he performs under a knows how to win coach if it doesnt work then I could see them either trading him or letting him walk. IMO if its the same old same old (ie great regular season nothing in the first rd and we lose in the first rd again) u let him walk. U cant bring the core four back even with JT's contract being up next year and win. Unless the idea is to eat Marners contract resign him then have JT take the pay cut.

[@willsk7068]

Plus trade Marner. Dude is nothing but problems.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

Marner cannot be traded. Get it? NMC.

[@oldskool1979]

Tamev is so old and over rated... They talking like hes Bobby Orr.

[@Andyyy48]

skinner buyout is useless he is overpaid for sure, but he can still score and buffalo has lot of cap space to pay that contract. Its weird that toronto are cycling former calgary defenders a lot😄

[@mitch92goal]

I suspect that the Leafs are not going to qualify Liljegren with the hopes of retaining him at a lower number. He would be wise to chase his bag

[@kodykongsdorf]

Let’s go Canucks time to go after skinner, bring him home to Canada on a cheap contract

[@BrotherAlpha]

The Canucks could use Skinner at $3 million for a season.

[@Kinesicz]

Can’t wait to see the new Toronto Maple Canucks.

[@patientmental875]

That Skinner contract has to be one of the worst all time then they did it again with Tage Thompson & Dylan Cozens

[@thekreal8703]

Glad Dallas doesn't have him any longer. Their loss

[@Stoo_pad]

time for tanev to play 22 games before being put on LTIR for the rest of his career

[@noodkiller123]

As a leaf fan I’d rather keep marner, give him like a million dollar raise opposed to either getting gyped in a trade or just losing him for nothing

[@tplomonte]

Tanev no more than 4 years. Salary 3.5 maybe 4 million

[@johnferreira7419]

Brenda and Trivia Are keeping the Naive Leafs Fans In denial 😮

[@jeffmill6683]

Good for the leafs to put out a bunch of money on a guy who can't stay healthy and has seen his best years long gone. Go leafs if you keep this up you miss the playoffs once again.

[@KetoGuido]

Leafs fans are the worst in hockey!!!!

[@Lawrence-vi7qk]

Why do so many have to shoot thoughts out from Toronto? Wendel is the model.

[@EncorePerformances]

Thompson REQUESTED a trade.

[@loreti29]

nah lilligren sucks

[@michaelfortunato3117]

Caps have a Lefty Tandem now!

[@th3blackthorn804]

They traded LT because he asked for it.

[@clydeblair9622]

Just what the Leafs need a 34 year old.

[@nateg7204]

Sad dallas couldn't get a deal done with tanev

[@doomslayerdave]

Older D men do fine. You seen how well Brent Burns has been playing in Raleigh?

[@astrobot3038]

How deep did Carolina go in the playoffs?

[@ianhall6614]

Burns has had a relatively injury free career compared to Tanev though. Different amount of miles and style of play hit players differently.

[@HT-jj5sx]

Is there anything more "Vegas" that doing what they did to Thompson? lol

[@VGK2017]

Thompson requested a trade so they gave him his wish

[@HT-jj5sx]

@@VGK2017 Yup, right before they had him scheduled for an autograph session to promote the team. As I said, 100% Vegas :)

[@VGK2017]

@@HT-jj5sx he found out early this morning. McCrimmon called him while he was at home and told him his wish was granted. They needed some daft picks because they had no 2,3,4 and 5th round picks this year. So were they suppose to wait until after the draft? Lol