Confirmed Signing with Link: [SEA] Ryan Donato signs with the Kraken (1 year, $750k)

[KrakenSabresMike]

For sure there are some questionable selections that I certainly didn’t agree with, but that goaltending tandem and blueline, which is very, very good- I dunno they might surprise some folks.They also have some really strong two way players, who play the game right... Appleton, Gourde, Schwartz to name a few. Tanev is also a tough SOB - they may not be able to score enough goals, but in that division they could be a team on the bubble.

This was exactly my point - a bubble playoff team in 2021 is a low/ mid 90s point total to make vs high 80s ( which misses the playoffs).

 

[heretik27]

I wished we could still ridicule all those posters who thought Donato was the next best thing.

Seattle seem the sign anyone who need a contract.

Marko Dano, come on down!

 

[zizbuka]

Neat. At least the Sabres have a plan.

Yeah, but what if the plan is to suck for as long as possible?

 

[Gurglesons]

Yeah, but what if the plan is to suck for as long as possible?

I guess it makes sense why Seattle signed Botts.

 

[zizbuka]

I guess it makes sense why Seattle signed Botts.

You realize you're comparing a team that has never played a game, with a team that's been around for 50+ years, right.........

 

[Number8]

The kraken have 2 legit NHL goalies ( probably a top 5 tandem ) , very good defense and in a bad division with good ( not elite) forwards. I bet they can hit 90-100 points range - Sabres are not cracking 70. Dude you can zing me as much as you want on this - I’m from Buffalo and have been a Sabres fan for the last 40 years - Seattle is a good ( not elite) team on paper with legit NHL players at every position and right now the Sabres are not.

I admire the enthusiasm. Go big or go home. I hope it happens so you can come back and tell us all "I told you so". I don't think it will, but I'm routing for you.

 

[KrakenSabresMike]

I admire the enthusiasm. Go big or go home. I hope it happens so you can come back and tell us all "I told you so". I don't think it will, but I'm routing for you.

I’m consistently surprised on this thread how people think 90 points is going big… It’s literally not even enough to make the playoffs most years! The NHL like 20 years ago sure 90 points was a lot, but with the extra OT point now it is middle of the pack. Look at Seattle’s team, they have a few top four defenseman, Two very good goalies, and a bunch of 2nd to 3rd line forwards with filler players beneath them. They will not stink but they also are not elite… Therefore middle of the pack, therefore around 90 points with some potential if they gel together for more or if they don’t fit to be somewhere in the 80s. I’m not sure why that’s so shocking to people? It’s not like some aggressive prognostication… Just because you don’t like that they didn’t Take on salaries for extra draft picks, has no impact on the fact the roster is not horrible right and quite adequate to compete for a playoff spot right now…As evidence, the last time a full season was played in 18/19 90 points was 17th place.

 

[Number8]

I’m consistently surprised on this thread how people think 90 points is going big… It’s literally not even enough to make the playoffs most years! The NHL like 20 years ago sure 90 points was a lot, but with the extra OT point now it is middle of the pack. Look at Seattle’s team, they have a few top four defenseman, Two very good goalies, and a bunch of 2nd to 3rd line forwards with filler players beneath them. They will not stink but they also are not elite… Therefore middle of the pack, therefore around 90 points with some potential if they gel together for more or if they don’t fit to be somewhere in the 80s. I’m not sure why that’s so shocking to people? It’s not like some aggressive prognostication… Just because you don’t like that they didn’t Take on salaries for extra draft picks, has no impact on the fact the roster is not horrible right and quite adequate to compete for a playoff spot right now…As evidence, the last time a full season was played in 18/19 90 points was 17th place.

In fairness you said 90-100 but now are focusing on the bottom end. So, in that spirit I will bite my big toe off if they hit 100 points - and I'm as flexible as a two by four. Not only will I lose a digit and probably hurt my teeth, but my back will hurt for months. Not to mention my hamstrings.

I should say "i'm off to start a stretching regimen" just in case but, really, I am not worried at all.

 

[Boy Hedican]

I'm not sure I couldn't knock him off his feet, and I've never worn skates in my life.

He's a really good shooter when he doesn't have to deal with opponents who might touch him, but that's about it.

Spoiler alert - you couldn’t do anything to him on the ice.

 

[KrakenSabresMike]

In fairness you said 90-100 but now are focusing on the bottom end. So, in that spirit I will bite my big toe off if they hit 100 points - and I'm as flexible as a two by four. Not only will I lose a digit and probably hurt my teeth, but my back will hurt for months. Not to mention my hamstrings.

I should say "i'm off to start a stretching regimen" just in case but, really, I am not worried at all.

So let’s go with 95 ( smack in the middle of my “range”) - that would put them at a 7 or 8 seed at best. Look at the 18-19 standings above. Again, 95 sounds like a high point total but it’s just a bubble playoff team that makes it level of points.