Why only 9 games for Veleno and Bouchard?

Doesnt use up a year of their ELC.

Bouchard's first year will be burned next year playing in the AHL, as he's a late '99 birthday (only way it won't is if he's sent to juniors to play an overage season, but 1st rounders who get signed to ELC's hardly ever play overage in the CHL).

Veleno's ELC can slide another year, but he isn't eligible to play the season in the AHL, he's still junior age next year (he got exceptionnal status and played in the Q at 15).

As for trades, Oilers say no, not enough value for Bouchard as they have high expectations of him as their future #1 RHD
Panthers say no, I believe they're looking into Knight as well for their pick

Bouchard has already played 7 games in the NHL, no?

I knew

The Trouba trade is way to expensive!

So their entry level contracts slide. Kinda like what they did for Zadina. Unless they are just that good right away, then I think 9 games plus time in Grand Rapids is the best route.

Think so? I imagine they are going to ask a lot for him. The only leverage I see is if Trouba signs a one-year deal with Winnipeg, lowering his value since he will be a UFA after next year I believe.

Fair enough, but they still need a goalie next year to replace Luongo. Knight is still a few years away.

I guess they'll go a couple years with goalies who'll split the season about 50/50 until Knight would be ready, but yeah, drafting a potential #1 goalie makes sense for Florida.
How about Dustin Wolf in round 2 for Wings? Has great stats and learned from Carter Hart in the WHL, not really sure about his play because I've never seen him, but he could be a possibility for Detroit.

I've actually thought about Wolf. Also the Russian, Kotchetkov could be an option as well.