2018 Waiver Draft Discussion

[Arian The Insider]

I think based on the amount of first day claims, we could probably stretch the 2nd round to a full one.

[CasperX22]

I think the waiver draft is fine as is. Could even shorten it to 2 rounds for lottery teams only. Since I assume the object of the waiver draft is to get players in the hands of the teams that actually need them.

[Tony]

2 full rounds is probably sufficient

[Bruyns]

A bunch of these guys will probably be waived or dropped in a years time anyways.

[Matthew]

I think it is good the way it is. The reason the 2nd round was added just for lotto teams was to try and make the league more level. No need to change it.

[Handsome&FairMike]

I think it is good the way it is. The reason the 2nd round was added just for lotto teams was to try and make the league more level. No need to change it.

Agree

[thom54]

I think it is good the way it is. The reason the 2nd round was added just for lotto teams was to try and make the league more level. No need to change it.

+1

[Loki]

I think it is good the way it is. The reason the 2nd round was added just for lotto teams was to try and make the league more level. No need to change it.

Agreed

[Handsome&FairMike]

So from here onward all players must have an NHL contract to be signed?

[Matthew]

Yeah.

[kimmer]

If u nubs studied hard enough for waiver draft, im sure some of u may land an impactful piece like i did with zach aston-reese last yr =))

[CAM]

I'm shocked Riikola went this late. Nice pick Kyle.

Thanks bud. Complete fluke and i was lucky to get him. Seems he may get some games and is exempt.

[Matthew]

I'm shocked Riikola went this late. Nice pick Kyle.

Thanks bud. Complete fluke and i was lucky to get him. Seems he may get some games and is exempt.

All waiver draft picks are exempt in the year after we draft them.

[CAM]

Good to know! Even if they dont meet the waiver rules? For example if a guy like Kovalchuk was a FA and taken in Waiver draft, he would be exempt?

[Arian The Insider]

Good to know! Even if they dont meet the waiver rules? For example if a guy like Kovalchuk was a FA and taken in Waiver draft, he would be exempt?

The rule takes place only if they've never played an NHL game before