Geekie, Sprong and Donato are your question marks in that as well. If none of those 3 are in their plans you only have 12 forwards with the 3 above. They have options, but isn't amazing to already think about too many players, actual depth, for a team entering it's 3rd season? Impressive.
If Wright has a good/great camp the Kraken deal Geekie to the Coyotes?And does Kartye make Donato expendable despite closeness with the group?Maybe Donato signs elsewhere for chance at a top 9 role.And Sprong will want how much...2.0-3.5 M? Then there's the Defensive signings to come?
If Wright has a good/great camp the Kraken deal Geekie to the Coyotes?And does Kartye make Donato expendable despite closeness with the group?Maybe Donato signs elsewhere for chance at a top 9 role.And Sprong will want how much...2.0-3.5 M? Then there's the Defensive signings to come?
I'm not sure what your point is but I don't see a money problem. Contracts are staggered well and we will have new rookie deals coming up over the years. The question is only how much depth you need and who makes the roster. The rookies have to earn their spots, but I don't see any of those 3 as essential players. I'm not in a rush to dump them or anything but Donato Geekie and Sprong are all fringe players.
Sprong scored 20 goals and is not a fringe player I might add!Donato can slot anywhere and Geekie is that lone RC the Kraken at the moment
But they are fringe players. They all have flaws and weaknesses. They can fill a spot, but they are also expendable.
With increased ice time Sprong could pot 30-35 goals
I'm not against keeping any of them. I'm just saying that none of them are vital to the future and so if a kid comes up and we need a spot for them, there it is.
Sprong won some games with his scoring and he was effective on the PP when given a fair chance!He's a lot better than a 4th line player
So it's your contention that Sprong was a late bloomer and he's now a consistent 20 plus goal scorer. I think he's a one dimensional fringe player who had a bit of a lucky career year. Management can decide where their view is. maybe between the two.
I am here with you. Also, calling Sprong a consistent 20-plus goal scorer would be very disingenuous since this is the first time he has passed that threshold in a season. His season high before this season was 14.
I think that's absolutely true. Tolvanen definitely brings more than Sprong and fits better in terms of his overall game. I'd also agree that Donato is a better 4th line/role player fit as he does bring a little more of a 2 way game along with high effort.
I am very hopeful about the Kraken development pipeline as far as forwards go. Kartye is very likely to start the season in the NHL. Wright probably needs more time in the AHL. Not just that, I would not be shocked to see one of Melanson or Winterton get a look. Especially Melanson, with his NHL-style game and physicality. Winterton rebounded big time in the playoffs leading all of his league in points, though I think he needs some time in the AHL first.
