GrungeHockey
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And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I gave up on the Buffalo Sabres and joined with the Kraken.
I noticed that too but realized maybe it has to do with the border It may still be closed but im not too sure
Surprised we arent playing blackwell. I thought he was quite good.
I don't know if we trade Johansson or not at the TDL but he has certainly upped his value considerably. Only making 1.5M this year.
It's so much more fun when the kraken are winning and not losing early goals.
What's the reason for the turn around? Better goal tending or just more chemistry built?
Looking back now that collapse vs Arizona earlier in the year which then led to a 6 game losing streak is looking much worse now that they are playing well. They didn't take any points in that stretch and played Arizona, Chicago, Anaheim and a depleted Vegas. One win and maybe two OT or SO loses would have been so much better.
Good to see the younger guys like Geekie, Appleton and McCann having multiple point games. Getting more depth scoring is going to help them going forward, Schwartz, Eberle and Gourde can't do it all. Wennberg is cooling off a bit offensively, Jankrok never took off and is on the sidelines watching, Donskoi can't buy a goal so getting the kids going is great.
On defense the team has looked good without Giordano so Francis should see that and know he can trade him without it affecting the team. Borgen has been effective so he has someone lined up to play, Lauzon while struggling a bit lately is still another good option. So Giordano for futures should be on the table and not even waiting till the deadline. Goaltending is trending up, even if Driedger was a bit rough last night, so the team should be in every game going forward.
I can't imagine a first rounder for a guy with a contract ending.
Actually in todays flat cap world that is preferable. A good player, specially at Gio's age, on an expiring contract is worth a bit. Plus, I am pretty sure we will retain as much as we need to maximize the return. If not a 1st, I would expect atleast 2 2nd round picks for Gio.I can't imagine a first rounder for a guy with a contract ending.
I can't imagine a first rounder for a guy with a contract ending.
Actually in todays flat cap world that is preferable. A good player, specially at Gio's age, on an expiring contract is worth a bit. Plus, I am pretty sure we will retain as much as we need to maximize the return. If not a 1st, I would expect atleast 2 2nd round picks for Gio.
Yep. And multiple 2nd round picks could give us options of trading up as well.Contending teams actually like those coming UFA's because it doesn't bring any future cap complications.
On top of it, selling teams are also way more likely to retain, which helps to fit those guys under the cap.
And like stated by others, if guys like Savard, Foligno or even Barkley Goodrow(who did have another year left) can net you a first rounder at the deadline, an experienced guy like Giordano should net us a nice return, especially if we retain something like 50%.
Yeah, I would hope so too.
Gio should net us a good package and then we've got guys like Jarnkrok, Blackwell and Johansson, who could also help stockpile some extra draft picks and/or prospects.
I can't imagine a first rounder for a guy with a contract ending.