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Player Discussion: Sean Kuraly
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I'm willing to bet he's better than those projections on average.
Yeah I really don't expect that to come to fruition, but I also wouldn't be overly surprised if he wasn't good.
Come on the guy has a lifetime 5.2% shooting percentage why shouldn't we expect great things, he just needs an opportunity!
#sarcasm
#sarcasm
Me too, I just regret committing for so long to someone on such a bet. Like you'd think you could get a player like this on a two year prove it contract, after how brutal his year was.
Agreed, but my response is "apparently not."
Because if he could have, I assume Jarmo would have.
If he sucks, we can always buy him out (if we cant trade him). I don't expect him to score many goals, but I don't think he'll suck.
Fro
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Yeah the first year NTC is basically worthless. And I’m sure he’d waive by year 4 if we’re trying to get rid of him at that point.
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koteka
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If the rebuild is successful, buying him out pushes the cap hit to the future when we would need cap space for our solid playoff team filled with young studs.
First choice would be to trade (or trade with retention), but in your scenario he blocks the trade. Second choice is send him to Cleveland. Buy out wouldn’t make sense. If he is in Cleveland he only counts about $1.4 million against the cap until the contract is up. And then it is his choice, waive the NTC to let the trade go through or stay in the minors.
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Guy hasn’t even suited up, let alone played a game, and the lion’s share of the thread is figuring out how we’re going to dump him.
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Viqsi
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I'm predicting that now that we have a Werenski extension things are going to be looking just a little bit brighter.
This is what usually happens when Jim Benning signs someone. Fans immediately plan out the buyout.
Far better than last year. Far better than I expected.
He's been one of our few reliable players to be honest.
CBJWerenski8
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This.
i still hate 4 years but he’s been very good. Exactly what we brought him here to do
I'm extremely happy with how Kuraly's first year has gone. He's been one of our most consistent players, played in every game- is a mainstay on the PK, and has lifted the play of a number of guys. When the Tex-Kuraly-Robby line was on, that's when the team was playing their best hockey.
I'm also pretty happy with how close he's gotten to my 15G-15A assessment at the time of his signing, sure makes me looks smart.
I'm hoping he can improve on faceoffs next year, strangely he regressed nearly 10% in that category. Maybe we legitimately need a coach dedicated to faceoffs when even strong faceoff guys come here and struggle.
Xoggz22
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Keep in mind that faceoffs aren't just on the guy in the dot. This team as a whole needs to learn the art of coverage and support during a faceoff. Fast stick is half the battle. Sean works at this all off season and I suspect this is just a little tougher year. I agree completely that he's been a great addition.I'm extremely happy with how Kuraly's first year has gone. He's been one of our most consistent players, played in every game- is a mainstay on the PK, and has lifted the play of a number of guys. When the Tex-Kuraly-Robby line was on, that's when the team was playing their best hockey.
I'm also pretty happy with how close he's gotten to my 15G-15A assessment at the time of his signing, sure makes me looks smart.
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Cowumbus
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Top5 in empty net goals, and 22% of his total points coming from the other team playing with an empty net.
He’s been fine. He’s a great 4C but is playing way too many minutes due to us having 1.5 competent center options (almost 16 mins ATOI, 20% more than his career average).
Kuraly:
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I seem to recall Kuraly was great with Texier, but ofc Texier has been away for a very long time. But yeah, starting with poor depth and then missing a key piece or two for most part of the season (Laine, Tex, Jenner) and things have not been very optimal.
koteka
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Kuraly used to play with Patrice Bergeron. Any important face off in Boston was taken by Bergeron who leads the NHL in face off winning percentage. I don’t think it is surprising that Kuraly has a lower percentage now that he is taking the important face offs.
Xoggz22
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I'm glad you pointed that out and how important he has been. I assume you're referring to the fact the team puts him on the ice to protect a lead and he's rewarded with the clinchers?Top5 in empty net goals, and 22% of his total points coming from the other team playing with an empty net.
He’s been fine. He’s a great 4C but is playing way too many minutes due to us having 1.5 competent center options (almost 16 mins ATOI, 20% more than his career average).
Kuraly:
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He's earned his ice time too. Did you not expect he would get more ice time? I imagine that even with another top 6 C he'll still get more ice time. He isn't perfect and he's had some clunkers - everyone does - but he's been nothing short of a great off season addition.
