GDT: Seattle Kraken Draft & Trades II - 8 PM ESPN2, SN, TVAS

[HumBucker]

Kraken should have close to 28m in cap space. I think a few teams will be calling Francis looking to move out some bodies. Francis can request some retention. I think his roster will look improved within a month

Yeah, and they surely won't have 12 D on the roster. They'll use some of them for trade bait, and add some names from the UFA market.

 

[JOKER 192]

Francis is a dud.

I'll wait 'til we see the finished product but some questionable choices for sure.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Would have been funny if they took Price for the price

 

[JOKER 192]

Something gotta be up there. Time will tell but Im expecting a deal between the two teams to be announced soon with Seattle getting compensated for not taking him and Domi as well.

Domi is a head case , smart to pass o him.

 

[inactive user]

I'll wait 'til we see the finished product but some questionable choices for sure.

They have some nice pieces, the D looks alright from what I see, decent goaltending but the forward group definitely needs work.

 

[Bruinaura]

The logos all look like they're floating, to me. lol

 

[JOKER 192]

I bet they flip Lauzon which would really infuriate me.

Looking at their Dcorps , I don't think they will, he's definitely in the top 6/7 among them.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

I'll wait 'til we see the finished product but some questionable choices for sure.

If they had the team they picked + Voracek-Domi-Tarasenko first line people would be tipping them as Cup contenders.

Vegas hit on a few of the under utilized guys noone expected picked they got I think Seattle will have a Will Karlsson that noone is touting from the picks.


The thing is Francis has no clue how good the team will actually be. If they get off to a hot start out of the gate he'll want to add and he will have to forget about getting a face of the franchise in the subsequent drafts. If they don't he should tank and accumulate assets.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Probably should’ve made a better comparison. I like Lauzon, think he will be missed. But it’s odd that some people on the board seem to think it’s the end of the world.

The fact that Sweeney values weak, midget d-men who physically break down during a long playoff run, over big, rugged d-men who can hit and fight and don't wear down in a long playoff run tells me he's more concerned with just making the playoffs than going far in the playoffs

 

[JOKER 192]

Gms learned after the vegas shitshow but some of the decisions with Seattle not making any trades are confusing. Don't understand them not taking Tarasenko, either you retain some salary and get a good return for him or you take a chance on a superstar bouncing back and get fans excited.

Or maybe they'll take him off St.Louis' hands and have them retain. Two picks for the price of one .

 

[JOKER 192]

Seems smart for the long term. However the fans could lose interest real fast if they end up sucking next year.

They won't suck. Probably 1st in their division.

 

[inactive user]

The fact that Sweeney values weak, midget d-men who physically break down during a long playoff run, over big, rugged d-men who can hit and fight and don't wear down in a long playoff run tells me he's more concerned with just making the playoffs than going far in the playoffs

He will definitely add a defensemen, whether it’s a top 4 D or a 6-7 D is yet to be determined.

 

[inactive user]

They won't suck. Probably 1st in their division.

Vegas is still going to be the best in that division. But I’d say Seattle is a close second if they add a couple more forwards.

 

[Gordoff]

The logos all look like they're floating, to me. lol

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SSSSSSSSSSuck.

 

[inactive user]

 

[Troublesome 85]

What happened to Shawn Kemp?

 

[JOKER 192]

Agree with most of what you said but what made you think Giordano wasn’t thrilled?

Well if he was , he didn't tell his face .

 

[Bread and Circuses]

"Hip surgery"

 

[inactive user]

How much do you wanna bet that Sweeney strikes out on all the options in the off season and panics to sign Zdeno Chara last minute.

 

[JOKER 192]

Vegas is still going to be the best in that division. But I’d say Seattle is a close second if they add a couple more forwards.

Patience, let's see the finished product.

 

[Maine Fan]

As of now there D is punishing compared to us. We are soft must see what Sweeney does for the D.

 

[UncleRico]

The fact that Sweeney values weak, midget d-men who physically break down during a long playoff run, over big, rugged d-men who can hit and fight and don't wear down in a long playoff run tells me he's more concerned with just making the playoffs than going far in the playoffs

Sweeney prefers small defensemen?

Sweeney defenders drafted:
Mcavoy 6’0
Carlo 6’5
Lauzon 6’1
Zboril 6’0
Vaak 6’1
Lorhei 6’3
Langenbrunner 6’2
Lindgren 6’0
Anderson 6’0
McFaul 6’2
Bychov 5’11
Clarke 6’1

acquired and signed as free agents:

Tinordi 6’6
Moore 6’2
Reilly 6’1
Holden 6’4
Kampfer 5’11
John Michael liles 5’10
Colin Miller 6’1
Clifton 5’11

So hes brought in far less midgets than he has players that are at least 6 feet

 

[Bread and Circuses]

What happened to Shawn Kemp? View attachment 454769

Not going to lie, that is a bit shocking tbh.

 

[PB37]

Sweeney prefers small defensemen?

Sweeney defenders drafted:
Mcavoy 6’0
Carlo 6’5
Lauzon 6’1
Zboril 6’0
Vaak 6’1
Lorhei 6’3
Langenbrunner 6’2
Lindgren 6’0
Anderson 6’0
McFaul 6’2
Bychov 5’11
Clarke 6’1

acquired and signed as free agents:

Tinordi 6’6
Moore 6’2
Reilly 6’1
Holden 6’4
Kampfer 5’11
John Michael liles 5’10
Colin Miller 6’1
Clifton 5’11

So hes brought in far less midgets than he has players that are at least 6 feet

Wolff and Brady Lyle have good size, too.

 

[Fenway]

Post-Game Talk: - Seattle Kraken Draft & Trades III