Anaheim still won't be able to protect Namestnikov. I think Bieksa waives, they still protect 4 to save Manson, and probably lose Silfverberg. They will protect Getz, Perry, Kesler and Rakell.

Bieksa controls his fate, I don't think Anaheim can go into the expansion draft hoping he waives his NMC. So I think it makes sens for them look at the 7-3-1 option since they have both Montour and Theodore ready to to play in the NHL it can allow them to move both Vatanen and Manson for Forwards who are worth protecting as well as saving Silverberg. I could also see a Alex Killorn for Sami Vatenan trade but I don't think Yzerman would trade Palat or Johnson for Vatanen now that he has cap space I think his goal is to resign all three of Palat, Johnson and Drouin. Expansion draft is going to be interesting to say the least.

No way does Bob Murray trade Manson? If Bieksa doesn't waive his NMC then Murray will buy him out simple as that. But Manson isn't getting moved they pretty much said that already.

Bieksa already said he would waive his clause. I know vlad is underrated but I still don't see him straight up for Manson. I don't think it works for Tampa based on contracts and what fits the ducks system

local beat writers have already reported that Bieksa will wave his NMC for the draft only. so they can keep fowler, lindholm and one of vat or manson, would move vat over manson due to manson's low cost.

they will be protecting getz, pars, kes, cogs, raks, folwer, lindholm,manson, gibby, last one is whoever they trade vat for.

Killorn for Vatanen? Don't think your getting Johnson or Palat for Vatanen now that Yzerman has the money to resign Palat, Johnson and Drouin if he chooses.

If Bieksa waives then that is great for Anaheim. Still losing Silverberg would stink unless they move him before the draft for picks and prospects.