Quoting: Opie
Removing the UFAs from this roster leaves NJ so bereft of NHL level talent, that they will struggle to find players worth protecting from Seattle.
Seems like former locks to be protected, like Johnsson & McLeod, have now played their way to a potential Seattle roster spot.
Sad state of affairs in Newark.
I think we will be fine for the expansion draft tbh.
F: Nico, Bratt, Woody, Zacha, Sharangovich, McLeod, Kuok
D: Severson, Butcher, Murray
G: Blackwood
Options: Merkley, Subban, Bastian, Johnsson
If they take Subban, that would be fine. It just saves us money and we could easily replace him through free agency. I would be happy if they take Merkley, not the biggest fan of him. I'm fine with Johnsson being taken as well, it would give the younger players more opportunities. Bastian would hurt but I doubt they take him over the other options available