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New York Islanders Revised Expansion Draft Team

By Michel Anderson

May 31, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA: General overall view of the T-Mobile Arena exterior with the marquee featuring the Iron Maiden Book of Souls Tour on Las Vegas Blvd. on the Las Vegas strip. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
May 31, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA: General overall view of the T-Mobile Arena exterior with the marquee featuring the Iron Maiden Book of Souls Tour on Las Vegas Blvd. on the Las Vegas strip. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 6, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Edmonton Oilers left wing Benoit Pouliot (67) controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. The Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Edmonton Oilers left wing Benoit Pouliot (67) controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. The Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

Pacific Division

Arizona Coyotes

. Radim Vrbata. F. Radim Vrbata is 36 years old and a UFA but he’s coming off a 55 point season. It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to select a 55 point player in an expansion draft. Again, it’s a risk based on age but if he stays healthy he could be an asset in Vegas.. Arizona Coyotes

Vancouver Canucks

. Luca Sbisa. D. At 27 years old and a $3.6 million cap hit we thought why not. Are his 13 points from this past year impressive? No, but take a look for yourself at available players from Vancouver, it isn’t pretty. If anything Sbisa can be a depth defenseman which comes in handy. There are always injuries and depth is key.. Vancouver Canucks

San Jose Sharks

David Schlemko. D. David Schlemko is a journeyman d-man. He’s been on five teams in the last three years. Let’s make it an even six and say he gets picked by Vegas. They’ll be getting a 30-year old defenseman who, like Sbisa, is a good depth guy.. San Jose Sharks.

Anaheim Ducks

F. You don’t pass on a 32 goal scorer. The Golden Knights say thank you very much and make the no-brainer decision with Eaves. He put up a career high of 51 points last year but if he puts up anything over 40 Vegas will be happy. The one drawback might be his cap hit since he’s a UFA coming off a big year.. Anaheim Ducks. . Patrick Eaves

Edmonton Oilers

F. Benoit Pouliot is coming off a down year of just 14 points. But the three previous years he put up 36,34, and 36 again. You have to think he is a guy who will bounce back and finish in that 30-35 point range. It’s nothing flashy but again the expansion draft is about getting serviceable NHL players.. Edmonton Oilers. . Benoit Pouliot

Calgary Flames

Michael Stone. D. Stone put up 36 points as a defenseman once. I mean that’s pretty decent right? He’s 27 years old and a UFA so expect a pay increase but he’s a solid NHL defenseman. Again, hate to sound like a broken record here but remember “serviceable NHL players”. Calgary Flames.

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Los Angeles Kings

F. Trevor Lewis has been around the block a few times. The two-time Stanley Cup champion has only played for the Kings. We expect that to change. His career high in points is just 25, but he can be a solid depth center for Vegas.. Los Angeles Kings. . Trevor Lewis

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