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

[UncleRico]

There will 100% be deals. Seattle has 3 LW and 9 LHD. Expecting a lot of player movement in the next few days considering they drafted more LHD than they did LW and RW combined

 

[inactive user]

There will 100% be deals. Seattle has 3 LW and 9 LHD. Expecting a lot of player movement in the next few days considering they drafted more LHD than they did LW and RW combined

I bet they flip Lauzon which would really infuriate me.

 

[UncleRico]

At the end of the day with all the defensemen they picked it just goes to show how the league values a guy like Nick Ritchie...

With that logic Seattle doesn’t even value wingers as a position since they drafted more LHD than they did LW and RW combined.

 

[EvilDead]

Francis is definitely looking to tank with all the 6-7 defensemen they picked up.

I thought that Ronnie did alright on the d core and goalie side tbh. *shrugs*

 

[inactive user]

I thought that Ronnie did alright on the d core and goalie side tbh. *shrugs*

The D core is alright. It’s the fact that they picked up so many defensemen when there were forwards out there for the taking.

 

[Alicat]

One final tweet from the Carolina teams

 

[DKH]

Next 2 drafts are considered exceptionally strong with each year having Uber stars

Seattle plan seems they want that

 

[EvilDead]

The D core is alright. It’s the fact that they picked up so many defensemen when there were forwards out there for the taking.

I think that they are trying to make other teams sweat with the bloated contracts, while also eyeing up free agency.

 

[missingchicklet]

It would be helpful if ESPN had explained when side deals, if any, would be announced. Just give some basic information rather than fill an hour and a half with cutesy crap. I take back everything bad I've ever said about NBC....except the things I said about Edzo. Those things I really meant.

 

[Alicat]

 

[BernieMcAvoy]

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.

 

[The Laukomotive]

Next 2 drafts are considered exceptionally strong with each year having Uber stars

Seattle plan seems they want that

If that's what they want they should have started to hoard picks today

 

[inactive user]

Next 2 drafts are considered exceptionally strong with each year having Uber stars

Seattle plan seems they want that

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

 

[Alicat]

So 1pm tomorrow hopefully we get Hall and Krejci signings.

I'd also love an update on Tuukka and how he's doing

 

[The Laukomotive]

 

[inactive user]

Bogus.

 

[DKH]

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

Well with those goalies and D they will be in games

 

[Smitty93]

So it's basically confirmed that Francis bungled it. Clearly GMs learned from their past mistakes, but some of those picks are just inexplicable if there's not a side deal. Geekie from Carolina, Bayreuther from Columbus, Twarynski from Philly, Quenneville from Chicago...

 

[inactive user]

Well with those goalies and D they will be in games

Meh they’re pretty average goaltenders. Their cheap so I guess that’s Francis’ MO.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Dont think Seattle fans will lose interest. I dont follow baseball IDK if the Mariners are good.

What Seattle needs is the Sonics back.

 

[TCB]

There has to be a side deal on Eberle over Bailey

There was a deal in place for the two teams if the islander exposed Eberle the Kraken wouldn't take Bailey plus incentives according to Frank Seravalli I believe, or one of those guys, lol. I listen to so many different shows today but someone did mention it.

 

[Greyhounds]

Is there a post-game thread?

 

[inactive user]

There was a deal in place for the two teams if the islander exposed Eberle the Kraken wouldn't take Bailey plus incentives according to
Frank Seravalli I believe

I had no idea. Is Bailey and Eberle even that far apart from each other in terms of value?

 

[DKH]

Meh they’re pretty average goaltenders. Their cheap so I guess that’s Francis’ MO.

I would sum up Francis draft plan in two words SHANE WRIGHT

 

[Oates2Neely]

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