It ultimately comes down to financial considerations. Our scouts have been right on the mark with their opinion on guys. They ve given us those initial reports. They ve done lists of guys for Doug and myself. Speed and a guy s skating ability is paramount.
Character is important.
Not just what he shows on the ice. Our scouts ask questions about what he does off the ice. What s available to us in the Expansion Draft will be guys with very average skills as far as NHL skills are concerned. For the most part you have to try to find skill outside the Expansion Draft. The Expansion Draft protected list will be made available to us on June 16.