OT: Around the NHL: That Bedard kid is okay at hockey

[Zirakzigil]

Kraken had brutal goaltending last year. Cost them huge, they were never has bad as they looked. Added some solid offensive pieces in the offseason and the team has taken off. I too did not think Hakstol was the coach for them. Must of just been Philly.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Realistically the Kraken added a ton of talent this summer. Bjorkstrand, Burky, Beniers, a healthy Schmaltz and Gourde.

I was right all along!

Justin Schultz is also having a great year.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Kraken had brutal goaltending last year. Cost them huge, they were never has bad as they looked. Added some solid offensive pieces in the offseason and the team has taken off. I too did not think Hakstol was the coach for them. Must of just been Philly.

They did to start the season as well. Their goaltending looked as bad as it did last season. But it's like they just turned a corner. Funny enough, the wins vs the Pens is around the time they really figured things out and got on a roll.

 

[66-30-33]

Seattle will add Patrick Kane to the team.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Seattle will add Patrick Kane to the team.

Maybe. Who knows. They are in the playoff hunt and have been consistently in one for the first time in their short history, so they will be buyers I think but small adds. I think dumping Dumo there would be a good start for the Pens and Francis adds some playoff experience to show the young lads the ropes, even if the band of misfits have some experience themselves and even their own success in the playoffs.

 

[66-30-33]

Maybe. Who knows. They are in the playoff hunt and have been consistently in one for the first time in their short history, so they will be buyers I think but small adds. I think dumping Dumo there would be a good start for the Pens and Francis adds some playoff experience to show the young lads the ropes, even if the band of misfits have some experience themselves and even their own success in the playoffs.

Dumo for a pick or 2.

That pick or 2 and other stuff for a Rakell type for the top 6.

Rust to line 3 with Carter and McGinn for some more offense.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Dumo for a pick or 2.

That pick or 2 and other stuff for a Rakell type for the top 6.

Rust to line 3 with Carter and McGinn for some more offense.

Pump them bakes mate!

I'd just be happy getting the Leafs or Jets 2nd for Dumoulin but if they were to want him and Seattle isn't on Dumo's list and can be dumped there, I'd be fine with the Seattle 3rd and Avs 4th. I think in limited minutes in a leadership role he'd be useful for them. Pens just clearing the contract and adding picks is a massive win.

 

[66-30-33]

Pump them bakes mate!

I'd just be happy getting the Leafs or Jets 2nd for Dumoulin but if they were to want him and Seattle isn't on Dumo's list and can be dumped there, I'd be fine with the Seattle 3rd and Avs 4th. I think in limited minutes in a leadership role he'd be useful for them. Pens just clearing the contract and adding picks is a massive win.

Oilers get desperate for D help and give us their 1st for Dumo. Hextall is good at trading so I can see him conning Oilers for a good pick.

 

[Gurglesons]

Seattle will add Patrick Kane to the team.

I think he goes to Boston.

 

[66-30-33]

I think he goes to Boston.

God I hope not...but they would destroy TB in the POs probably. Covid cup winners.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I think he goes to Boston.

Frederic and a first for Kane, I can see that going down. Maximize Bergeron's potential last year. I can see Kane staying there too. Unless he really wants to go home to Buffalo.

2.5m/1yr for Patrice is still f***ing bonkers. That's how you take a discount to give your team options.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Lol

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Lol

Wasn't Nashville giving Tolvanen the Sullivan treatment, where they had him playing on the 4th line and couldn't figure out why an offensive goal scorer was struggling as a checker getting 10 minutes per night?

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Wasn't Nashville giving Tolvanen the Sullivan treatment, where they had him playing on the 4th line and couldn't figure out why an offensive goal scorer was struggling as a checker getting 10 minutes per night?

Yeah and it was Hynes who was learning from his mentor Bylsma and we now call the original Bylsma-ing, Sullivan treatment.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Kraken had brutal goaltending last year. Cost them huge, they were never has bad as they looked. Added some solid offensive pieces in the offseason and the team has taken off. I too did not think Hakstol was the coach for them. Must of just been Philly.

Also to add..

They were so bad they still haven't gotten into sv900% for either goalie.

 

[SomeDude]

Wasn't Nashville giving Tolvanen the Sullivan treatment, where they had him playing on the 4th line and couldn't figure out why an offensive goal scorer was struggling as a checker getting 10 minutes per night?

To add to that, Tolvanen was widely considered a boom or bust prospect that would either make it as a top 6 sniper or have a career in Europe. Yet, he adjusted his game to fit what he was asked and added physicality and improved his defensive game. The Preds rewarded him by putting him on waivers. Which is likely going to be the best thing to ever happen in his career.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

A player I was wrong about was Owen Tippett. I didn't get why the Flyers wanted him specifically. He's on pace for 48-50pts this season. His first full one with the Flyers. Although it's been like 6yrs since his draft and he's 23, late bloomer maybe. But I laughed at that deal initially.

I mean it's still not the best. Depending on what that 1st turns into this year and if Owen continues to get better.

 

[Gurglesons]

Man, Lavi is Sullivan squared. Line up is finally healthy so he starts scratching the young talent that was carrying the squad and his team tanks.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Reminds me of past Pens teams. Good regulars come back into the lineup and they get worse.

 

[Gurglesons]

Caps lose. TK hat trick.

 

[Turin]

Love Philly this year. Just good enough to probably not get a franchise player in the draft.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Murray's been good this year. I'll eat crow on that one.
Didn't think he still had it in him.

 

[td_ice]

Stop me if you have heard this one before......

McDavid tonight, with a beautiful assist, and an incredible goal. Only 11 minutes into the game.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

Realistically the Kraken added a ton of talent this summer. Bjorkstrand, Burky, Beniers, a healthy Schmaltz and Gourde.

I was right all along!

Gourde didn't have an awful first year for the Kraken after his shoulder surgery (70+ games) for Seattle, this year his goals are way down but his assists are great. Matty B, after a handful of games at the end of last season, may not be "generational" whatever the hell that means, but he is looking great so far and seems born to be the face of the franchise. Bjorkstrand has really not played close to expectations this year, I loved Seattle taking advantage of CBJ in that deal and thought he would be more impactful vs 6 goals and marginally less offensive impact than even Tanev. He's due a hot spell.

Kraken does have four very balanced lines and a quite competent PP. Sadly, Seattle is STILL utterly devoid of a #1 G. Gru is horrible, just like last year. Jones is serviceable at best, but better than Gru. They're winning more this year because they are averaging nearly a goal/game more than the inaugural season. Who knows if Dreidger will even get on the ice this year?

Very interested to see how they stack up against Boston Thursday night. If they maintain pace and make the playoffs, they're arguably the second most successful expansion team based on early results in the modern era, though the Panthers may have a say in the discussion. I thought Hackstol seemed like a poor choice at the time, but it turns out maybe Ronnie might know a few things about hockey.

 

[Gurglesons]

Oilers that bad or Klim that good.