2023 Kraken Training Camp Thread
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Sombastate
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The Marquis
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Ok then. Loads of questions answered. So that means Kartye made the squad. That’s cool. It also looks like Megna got the spot in question on D, good for him. Daccord also getting the backup goalie spot. I’m confused on one aspect, doesn’t that leave the Kraken w 22 roster spots filled? Maybe they are planning to grab somebody who was waived?
Skinnyjimmy08
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I'm happy to see Kartye make the team. I don't watch too many Kraken games but last season in the playoffs when I watched, he impressed the hell outta me and it seemed like he would eventually become a stud for you guys. Hopefully he sticks all season and keeps getting better
if we need a center due to injury yes. Evans first call up if we need a dman due to injury.
GrungeHockey
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What's the cap number with the 22 players? I heard today a number of teams might be going with slightly smaller numbers of players to stay cap compliant.
Fistfullofbeer
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I think many of us were, but there is no real reason to rush him. He will likely still be called up sometime in the season, as injuries are bound to happen.
He was playing on the 4th line, which is tough to get puck touches. Although, I have not seen any of the pre season games, this is a very good thing as he gets a chance to play a lot.
He wasn't that invisible. The final pre-season game is always pretty much a dress rehearsal for the regular season.
The Marquis
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This is exactly what Francis is doing per his media availability. Less to be cap compliant and more to be able to bring up Driedger if needed, I think.
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I’ve been saying this around here for months : the worst thing for Wright would be staying up and playing on the 4th line. Surprisingly many have disagreed with me. CV is honestly the best thing for him at this point. Hopefully he goes down there and hits his stride.
RainyCityHockey
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Ron Francis held a presser after the final cuts.
- he said that Wright looked good but needs to play with more confidence offensively
--> completely agree with this cause Wright looked good defensively but a bit timid on offense which you don't want from a guy like that
- around the 3:40 minute mark he said that they now have roughly $2.8M in cap space(thanks to sending Driedger down and going with 22 players) and want to be active around the TDL
---> that, to me, is no surprise at all cause I think the next big name that becomes available has a good chance to end up in Seattle as you can't just have a bunch of good players and expect to consistantly make the playoffs and have a shot to go deep.
- he said that Wright looked good but needs to play with more confidence offensively
--> completely agree with this cause Wright looked good defensively but a bit timid on offense which you don't want from a guy like that
- around the 3:40 minute mark he said that they now have roughly $2.8M in cap space(thanks to sending Driedger down and going with 22 players) and want to be active around the TDL
---> that, to me, is no surprise at all cause I think the next big name that becomes available has a good chance to end up in Seattle as you can't just have a bunch of good players and expect to consistantly make the playoffs and have a shot to go deep.
Fistfullofbeer
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Hoping he can do that this season. I noticed the same thing last season with him when on offence.
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That’s an excellent point. Playing wing allows a younger centre like Wright the opportunity to use the hockey IQ and instincts that made him a first rounder.
His best play at the World Juniors he was ahead of the play with no one to pass to, and he just went for it. We need to see more of that.
Really glad that Kartye made the cut, and, like almost all of us, I think Coachella is the right spot for Wright right now.
