2024-25 Kraken Roster discussion

[RayMartyniukTotems]

5 unanswered goals by the Kraken

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

The Steel city is Hamilton,Ontario,Canada or Pittsburgh,Pennslyvannia,USA

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

A Win is a Win is a Win

 

[Fuhrious]

Sometimes I think I'm in a Psych ward babbling to myself...

Where oh where are all the Krakheads

You're posting in the Roster Thread, not the GDT.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

7 points is Kakko's first 10 games as a Kraken. Him on Beniers wing seems to be working pretty good, though I think Kakko has worked on any line he has been on.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

You're posting in the Roster Thread, not the GDT.

ooops,thanks

 

[Fuhrious]

Out of curiosity, do we generally agree that the Mahura signing was a fluke success by GMRF and not some analytical masterstroke? He’s been great but none of us…to include RF…saw that coming…right?

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Out of curiosity, do we generally agree that the Mahura signing was a fluke success by GMRF and not some analytical masterstroke? He’s been great but none of us…to include RF…saw that coming…right?

Agreed

 

[sigma six]

Out of curiosity, do we generally agree that the Mahura signing was a fluke success by GMRF and not some analytical masterstroke? He’s been great but none of us…to include RF…saw that coming…right?

I figured he'd be one of those solid, stabilizing guys for the FIrebirds...one that wouldn't kill you when you needed a call-up. I certainly didn't think he'd become an NHL regular, but good for him!

 

[majormajor]

Out of curiosity, do we generally agree that the Mahura signing was a fluke success by GMRF and not some analytical masterstroke? He’s been great but none of us…to include RF…saw that coming…right?

If RF thought Mahura was going to be one of our better d-men, he would have signed him for longer than 1 year at league minimum.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

The Mahura signing was an astute move by GMFrancis and I believe he knew how good he was from past performances. Mahura in a lot places he's landed didn't really get a fair shake! Remember Mahura played the whole 82 game schedule for Florida 2 years ago. Not sure where he is long term though or whether he will be dealt at the TDL

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

The Mahura signing was an astute move by GMFrancis and I believe he knew how good he was from past performances. Mahura in a lot places he's landed didn't really get a fair shake! Remember Mahura played the whole 82 game schedule for Florida 2 years ago. Not sure where he is long term though or whether he will be dealt at the TDL

Re-signing Mahura for another 2 years would make sense if we can get him for around 1M AAV. We don't really have anyone in Coachella who can fill that 6D spot yet unless we believe Ottavainen is ready.

 

[Fuhrious]

Kinda wonder if RF is gonna claim Brannstrom, so he can leave Olofsson and Fleury in CV. D feels a little on the thin side with Borgen gone?

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Kinda wonder if RF is gonna claim Brannstrom, so he can leave Olofsson and Fleury in CV. D feels a little on the thin side with Borgen gone?

I was thinking that too. Depth for the playoff run. J/K. Do think he can make that claim.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Re-signing Mahura for another 2 years would make sense if we can get him for around 1M AAV. We don't really have anyone in Coachella who can fill that 6D spot yet unless we believe Ottavainen is ready.

Sure.
But why whould Mahura do that?
He can get something similar to that everywhere in the league and maybe play for another cup.

Though, I think you can get similar LHD every offseason. At least as long as you use your analytics team.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Sure.
But why whould Mahura do that?
He can get something similar to that everywhere in the league and maybe play for another cup.

Though, I think you can get similar LHD every offseason. At least as long as you use your analytics team.

Mahura is a serviceable 6D. He is not going to get term or be in demand since there is generally a few players who can fill in for what he does.

If he doesn't want it, find another body in FA.

 

[Fuhrious]

Brannstrom cleared, so much for that idea

 

[Fuhrious]

ECH podcast really nails the dilemma here : "Is it that this team is not coachable or that Bylsma is not a good coach? Either way it's embarrassing that you have to ask that question 43 games into the season."

Paraphrasing, but pretty damn close.

 

[The Marquis]

I think we have an all of the above situation

 

[Fuhrious]

Oh and I'm intentionally not talking about Sprong douching it up down in CV. Cut him already.

 

[The Marquis]

Oh and I'm intentionally not talking about Sprong douching it up down in CV. Cut him already.

Are we surprised? Sounds like a culture issue.

 

[Fuhrious]

Are we surprised? Sounds like a culture issue.

I dont think "surprised", no. I think it's more concrete confirmation of the stuff we've heard thrown around about the guy before now.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

ECH podcast really nails the dilemma here : "Is it that this team is not coachable or that Bylsma is not a good coach? Either way it's embarrassing that you have to ask that question 43 games into the season."

Paraphrasing, but pretty damn close.

Yep. I enjoy ECH because they don't sugarcoat the issues. They try to be positive but don't try to mask any issues either.

 

[Fuhrious]

Yep. I enjoy ECH because they don't sugarcoat the issues. They try to be positive but don't try to mask any issues either.

I like the podcast a hair better than the post-game show just because they dont have to cater to the chat.

 

[Fuhrious]

Forslund is on Amazon tonight doing the Flames/Hawks game and he's just so. damn. good. Immediate chemistry with any broadcast group and plug-and-play on any team in the league without sounding like a goober reading off a press sheet. I'm bracing myself that he may not be with KHN much longer, someone is gonna offer him an absolute bag to start doing national stuff full-time.