2024-25 Kraken Roster discussion

[Kevinsane]

I dunno, I’ve really been paying attention to McCann this season, what with the joking that first month that he’s their best player. Honestly I’m kinda underwhelmed.

He doesn’t seem to have that “sniper” mentality guys like Ovechkin, Hull, Laine, Josh Norris seem to have. He seems to actively seek out durdling around at the blueline on the PP and getting his shot blocked. I’ve never seen him rip a one timer (even just to get saved) on a seam pass. He plays a really weird game for a guy with his caliber of a shot.

I’ve wondered more than once if he’s playing hurt. Not injured per se, but with something impeding his shot. It just doesn’t make sense how often he elects to not use it. Your choice of “weird” as an adjective to describe his game is apt.

 

[majormajor]

I’ve wondered more than once if he’s playing hurt. Not injured per se, but with something impeding his shot. It just doesn’t make sense how often he elects to not use it. Your choice of “weird” as an adjective to describe his game is apt.

I don't recall having this issue with McCann before this year. It could be confidence or injury or both.

 

[Fuhrious]

I’ve wondered more than once if he’s playing hurt. Not injured per se, but with something impeding his shot. It just doesn’t make sense how often he elects to not use it. Your choice of “weird” as an adjective to describe his game is apt.

Yeah I’ve waffled back and forth on the injury thing too. A month or two ago he took a pass on the faceoff dot, mistiming the one-timer so badly he broke his stick. It was honestly kind of jarring, like it’s not something he works on.

 

[Dead Coyote]

I’d empty the Brinks for Marner. Doubt that happens however.

Why? He's a small soft winger who is good defensively and great offensively but he isn't great in the playoffs and is going to look for 12-14m+ and be one of the most expensive paid players in the NHL. I'd love him at a reasonable price but there's no way he goes for anything reasonable.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

What are the thoughts on Gourde at this time? I don't think he will be ready before the TDL which is going to make it challenging to trade him and probably impact the return a lot.

I don't know why they waited so long to decide he needed surgery. Kind of miffed that we may miss out on a good chance to stock up on picks/prospects.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

What are the thoughts on Gourde at this time? I don't think he will be ready before the TDL which is going to make it challenging to trade him and probably impact the return a lot.

I don't know why they waited so long to decide he needed surgery. Kind of miffed that we may miss out on a good chance to stock up on picks/prospects.

I guess that's the Francis way....

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I guess that's the Francis way....

Guess so. I am just waiting for him to re-sign Gourde citing leadership, effort, blah blah blah.

There are some rumors about Francis being open to trade vets like Bjorkstrand, Oleksiak and Schwartz. If we can move 2 of those 3, it could help a bit.

 

[The Marquis]

Guess so. I am just waiting for him to re-sign Gourde citing leadership, effort, blah blah blah.

There are some rumors about Francis being open to trade vets like Bjorkstrand, Oleksiak and Schwartz. If we can move 2 of those 3, it could help a bit.

I think Gourde still has value, but nowhere near at what he's making now. He'll get paid better than I hope the Kraken would resign him for, but frankly, I'd rather a younger guy get that shot.

I'd LOVE to see Rig get moved at the TDL. Schwartz has been good enough that I'd really hope he'd fetch something decent.

I'm never ok with moving Bjorkstrand now that he's a Kraken, because he's my favorite NHL player, but I get it if they take that opportunity now.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I think Gourde still has value, but nowhere near at what he's making now. He'll get paid better than I hope the Kraken would resign him for, but frankly, I'd rather a younger guy get that shot.

I'd LOVE to see Rig get moved at the TDL. Schwartz has been good enough that I'd really hope he'd fetch something decent.

I'm never ok with moving Bjorkstrand now that he's a Kraken, because he's my favorite NHL player, but I get it if they take that opportunity now.

I would rank my preference in trading the 3 in the same order. Oleksiak > Schwartz > Bjorkstrand. Though, I get a feeling the it is more likely Bjorkstrand gets moved over Schwartz. Agree on Oleksiak. Just use Fleury till the end of the season and then decide how to fill in the blue line.

 

[Fuhrious]

I’m mildly curious what will happen to Kartye in the offseason. If im reading it right his QO is reasonable but he’s arbitration eligible? He’s been pretty invisible this season even for a 4th liner. It wouldn’t super shock me if they let him walk?