Kraken 2024 Offseason chatter
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I like the Alex Nylander idea. He's a good age; he's cheap; and the financial commitment should be a tiny notch above league minimum. If he somehow blossoms into more of a goal scorer next year, good for everyone concerned. If he doesn't, no big deal.
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Anxious to see what Francis does tomorrow, and this week. I hate that I love sports so much when it causes me so much anxiety ...
Not sure that is fair. I feel it is pretty obvious that Francis had a build through the draft, unsexy but tried and true slow-build plan, and Ownership pushed for a more competitive team a year plus into the teams existence, throwing a wrench into the build. Trading Gourde and having Beniers as the only natural center on the roster is not something ownership would likely sign off on as they want a playoff push more than a stronger future team.
I do agree that the TDL would ahve been the ideal time to move Yanni, but I think those types of moves to embrace the tank and secure another top 5 pick are off the table if Francis wants to keep his job.
I feel like he would actually be a pretty good pick up for Buffalo, especially now that Skinner is off the team
Agreed. His Drafting and RFA contract negotiating have been outstanding. His UFA contract decisions as a whole have mostly been a borderline trainwreck.
Pretty sure he'll acquire a center....I mean, he's gotta pick up a legitimate center from somewhere this week, doesn't he?
Goaltrending and the D are solid.
Winger depth, while no where elite, is pretty deep.
The Bottom six is not an area of strength, but they have pieces that should make it passable.
Their center lineup is arguably the worst in the league. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little bit nervous myself, I fear I may log in and see the Kraken news of "the return of Alex Wennberg on a 3 year deal!" tomorrow.
Fuhrious
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Oh believe me, I don’t want it either! It just feels like a very Francis thing for him to do…
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Lots and lots of noise on that right now. Good get for Francis.
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A lot of years. A lot of $$. I want to know what the plan with Evans and Fleury is. Or maybe we are packaging out a D-man for an upgrade at F?
Scomerica
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Fleury is a depth D …Evan’s that’s a good question
Honestly… That’s less money than I thought he was going to get
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I'd love to see...
Larsson - Dunn
Evans - Montour
Oleksiak - Borgen
Dumoulin
Mind, $7.7m is waaaaaaaaaay too much to be spending on a #5/#7 D combo, so I hope Francis has something cooking to at least shed Dumoulin's hit?
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I would be surprised if its Dumo who goes. I think its going to be Borgen most likely. Maybe Oleksiak.
The term is long but great signing! It bumps Borgen to 3rd pair and I think that Montour and Dunn could be deadly together on the PP
In terms of Larsson, I think they can stull extend him as cap will go up and he is a different D than Montour (defensive defenceman vs offensive defenceman).
Still, I would like to see the Kraken bring in a forward or two preferably someone with grit as we are lacking that up front.
In terms of Larsson, I think they can stull extend him as cap will go up and he is a different D than Montour (defensive defenceman vs offensive defenceman).
Still, I would like to see the Kraken bring in a forward or two preferably someone with grit as we are lacking that up front.
