Speculation: 2021 Expansion draft

[The Nemesis]

They don't even mention the major selling point of True with his local connection.

 

[seroes]

And it's official....we lose no one of consequence.

 

[Coily]

They don't even mention the major selling point of True with his local connection.

On ESPN their bio had WHL Seattle as the one point of note.

 

[Friday]

Why was there no trades?

 

[Karl Prime]

Seattle is going to have a huge D core. Francis clearly wants to be a team tough to go into the corners against.

 

[91Fedorov91]

Why was there no trades?

I thought I read trades could be announced tonight after the waiver draft.

 

[Nighthock]

 

[seroes]

Seattle looks like they will have good goaltending and a steady defense. That forward core is ass.

But let's see how they look after the side deals are announced.

 

[Pavelski2112]

Everyone said Vegas wouldn't be that good either. We'll see what happens

 

[Coily]

Everyone said Vegas wouldn't be that good either. We'll see what happens

Most people are discussing the current roster. If they trade 2nd overall for Eichel straight up that will change the tune of some.

 

[themelkman]

Theres no side deals lol. Massive miss by seattle, just like that they are the same as the rest of us.

Another terrible pacific team

 

[The Nemesis]

On ESPN their bio had WHL Seattle as the one point of note.

Yeah, that showed on the sportsnet broadcast too (I imagine it was the same one)

But you'd think the hosts would've told the crowd that this was someone who played in Seattle (well... technically Kent just outside of Seattle proper) when they were younger.

 

[Coily]

Yeah, that showed on the sportsnet broadcast too (I imagine it was the same one)

But you'd think the hosts would've told the crowd that this was someone who played in Seattle (well... technically Kent just outside of Seattle proper) when they were younger.

Ah, I see what you're saying.

 

[Pavelski2112]

Theres no side deals lol. Massive miss by seattle, just like that they are the same as the rest of us.

Another terrible pacific team

Implying the league won't do everything in their power to make them good

 

[Gunnin54]

I didn’t think that would go that way

 

[DisbeliefInDW]

Probably the best case scenario for the Sharks. If they finish below this absolutely awful team then I'd hope Doug realizes its time.

 

[Beethovens 10th]

Boy, everyone who thought the Kraken would be miles better than us sure hit it out of the park; shades of the f***ing 2001-02 Red Wings if you ask me. I’m gonna say what everyone’s thinking, you ready?

DREAM TEAM

 

[tealzamboni]

Yeah, that showed on the sportsnet broadcast too (I imagine it was the same one)

But you'd think the hosts would've told the crowd that this was someone who played in Seattle (well... technically Kent just outside of Seattle proper) when they were younger.

The production teams are busy applying the latest and greatest data science. No time to research unimportant Seattle facts.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Looks like Seattle took filler and minor leaguers to give them flexibility with money and term going forward. I like the plan if they use it wisely, because Seattle is a market that can probably handle 2-3 bad years like SJ did to start. Unlike Vegas who needed to be good for them to keep coming.

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

DW playing 5D chess by having no players worth making side deals to save

Didn’t anyone learn from the Vegas expansion?! They literally got paid to select rat ass march who is good for 60 points+ a year FFS.

 

[undercovernerd]

Looks like Seattle took filler and minor leaguers to give them flexibility with money and term going forward. I like the plan if they use it wisely, because Seattle is a market that can probably handle 2-3 bad years like SJ did to start. Unlike Vegas who needed to be good for them to keep coming.

If Seattle’s support of their soccer team is of any meaning.... the kraken will have an amazing fan base.

 

[timorous me]

I don't know if I hate Seattle yet or not. I mean I was in Vegas before that team started playing and I actually bought a souvenir shirt. I like Hockey shirts and decided might as well get one. I don't wear it much anymore, and I accidently got bleach on it. I hope the Seattle fanbase is pretty cool and chill. I'm actually going to Seattle at the end of August so maybe I will get another shirt.

Bleach is a good start. May I suggest lighter fluid next?

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

If Seattle’s support of their soccer team is of any meaning.... the kraken will have an amazing fan base.

Seattle is a decent sports city. The fact the nba isn’t there will be huge in the winter when fans are already up for the Seahawks.

 

[tealzamboni]

If Seattle’s support of their soccer team is of any meaning.... the kraken will have an amazing fan base.

Traditionally, the area has a very loyal fan base for all the sports (Mariners/Seahawks/Sonics/Huskies). Factoring in the void left by the Sonics, a growing region, and proximity to Vancouver, they have great potential as a market.

 

[LadyStanley]

So sharks didn't give up additional assets