Seravalli: [SEA] Jamie Oleksiak signs with the Kraken (5 years)

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Larsson and Oleksiak. Both LD. I guess you're suddenly feeling pretty safe if you're an LD available in expansion.

Larsson is a RHD not LHD.

 

[serp]

Stupid question, can they still take another player from Edmonton and Dallas since technically those players signed as UFAs?

Yes but then Larson and Oleksiak will be able to test the market and might sign elsehwere after all.

 

[Em etah Eh]

I think the best argument for Seattle selecting him is they could retain at the deadline and flip him for some assets. More assets than any other available Flame is worth.

And if they are in a playoff spot or close to one at the deadline, then what? I’d say trade him regardless but not sure management would do it then. It’s a good idea in theory but who knows how the season unfolds.

 

[Drumman44]

Did they come with extra sauce?

There was nothing stopping them from extending during the season!

 

[lamp9post]

Stupid question, can they still take another player from Edmonton and Dallas since technically those players signed as UFAs?

No. My understanding is that if Seattle signs a UFA during this exclusive negotiating window, it becomes their selection from the original team.

 

[T_Cage]

No. My understanding is that if Seattle signs a UFA during this exclusive negotiating window, it becomes their selection from the original team.

This is correct

Makes sense tbh....yeah they could have just went for them in FA, but theres a risk involved there, and given either team really didnt have much exposed (Benson from EDM mighta been ok, but i'd rather have Larsson than Benson + maybe Larsson), its not a bad move

 

[Chardo]

Price? I wouldn't touch a 34 year old goalie having hip surgery. Especially one making $10.5M per year.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Oleksiak is just baiting in that he will sign, so they pick him and not another player, and then leave for Dallas

 

[LokiDog]

And if they are in a playoff spot or close to one at the deadline, then what? I’d say trade him regardless but not sure management would do it then. It’s a good idea in theory but who knows how the season unfolds.

I think that if they’re in a good spot and think they can actually make a run like the inaugural Vegas squad, then they’d be okay with self renting him. A good playoff run would certainly cement their popularity and make them a more desirable spot for future UFAs. That’s getting way ahead of things though. He’s definitely got value at 50% at the TDL to a contender. If they manage to feel like they have a shot at a deep run, he has value to them as their own free rental .

 

[StateOfHockey101]

Great... now they won't take soucy...

Really wanted them to take soucy instead of the cockman.

 

[TBF1972]

This but I think Gourde is gonna be too tempting...or Tampa is going to bribe them to take Johnson..not sure with what but...

they may take gourde first and than ask for foote as the bribe to take johnson.

 

[InfinityIggy]

And if they are in a playoff spot or close to one at the deadline, then what? I’d say trade him regardless but not sure management would do it then. It’s a good idea in theory but who knows how the season unfolds.

Then id say the pick has worked out extraordinarily well?

 

[starsfan4ever]

Is this a case of Seattle’s pick being leaked but no contract agreed to yet?

 

[TBF1972]

Oleksiak is just baiting in that he will sign, so they pick him and not another player, and then leave for Dallas

and as a measurement of fairness bettman assigns heiskanen to seattle.

 

[TGWL]

Gio gets a first at the deadline easily. If they don’t take him they are stupid.

I don't think he's getting a first at deadline. Guess we'll see.

 

[Chiarelli]

If Im SEA I take Foote from TBL

That is like the 6th best player available from Tampa...

 

[Muston Atthews]

What’s the upside for Oleksiak here vs testing the open market? Unless he’s getting severely overpaid.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Maybe Frank jumped the gun here......two hours and it's been radio silence on any confirmed Oleksiak signing....

 

[serp]

Oleksiak might still pondering the deal the Stars offered vs what the Kraken are offering . Dunno .

 

[RSPens]

Owners and GMs are not as butt hurt as NHL fans are. Francis will not bite his nose to spite his face because Kucherov got surgery.

Based on fact that no trade has been made it looks like Seattle will be selecting their number 1 C Gourde.

Easy pick. No need to complicate it.

Unless you are able to select Foote or Joseph today and then get Gourde, Palat or someone else in a steal of a deal tomorrow.

 

[Unspecified]

For a huge guy he hits like a 9 year old kid

 

[JesusNPucks]

Good for Seattle—getting a reliable top-4 defenseman that can move the puck, chip in offensively, and play a heavy game if needed. Great selection.

Good for Oleksiak—even paired with Heiskanen, he earned a good next contract for himself. He had every right to seek a good payday.

Good for Dallas—they should not be spending limited cap money on Oleksiak. The past few years’ iteration of the blue line has come to an end, and it now needs to be reimagined and rebuilt around Heiskanen as the #1.

 

[LMFAO]

Why not select Brendan Dillon instead of signing Oleksiak ?

 

[mouser]

I'm interested to see if any players end up back with their old team. Will Seattle offer Larsson back to Edmonton for their 1st round pick? Would Edmonton do that? Would Seattle go to Dallas with an offer like that for Oleksiak?

Can't happen

Yes, it can. There's no rule barring Seattle from trading a player back to the team they claimed him from.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Yes, it can. There's no rule barring Seattle from trading a player back to the team they claimed him from.

As long as there is no retention or cap circumvention involved. Right?