GDT: Seattle Kraken Free Agent Frenzy Discussion

[The Marquis]

Well, Haydn could have a shot to play some on the 4th line.

BTW: Looking at the free agent forwards.
The guy I'd be interested in would be Pius Suter.

For sure.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I am 100% on with Francis not getting in on the first day craziness.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

I am 100% on with Francis not getting in on the first day craziness.

Makes sense.
Looking at the FA class it would be best trying to trade for someone.

So I guess there won't be much happening before next week.

 

[KrakenSabresMike]

Comp her would be a nice add and grabbing pesce if car trades for EK …

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Comp her would be a nice add and grabbing pesce if car trades for EK …

Compher will be way too expensive and Carolina should be out on EK after signing Orlov.

Right now it seems like Pittsburgh's talking to San Jose about EK.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Makes sense.
Looking at the FA class it would be best trying to trade for someone.

So I guess there won't be much happening before next week.

Yeah. And even for trades, it's the best to wait. We don't need depth players and only high end talent. I am a fan of Bjorkstrand but even another trade like that makes little sense because we have a good top-9.

I won't be shocked if all we do is get a vet 4C who is good at face offs.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Compher will be way too expensive and Carolina should be out on EK after signing Orlov.

Right now it seems like Pittsburgh's talking to San Jose about EK.

I am an EK fan and think he immediately makes us better but that contract and injury history still worries me. Only way I want to get him is of Francis is the only one left in the race and gets him at a price he wants.

Given the Pens window, EK to them does make more sense too.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

I am an EK fan and think he immediately makes us better but that contract and injury history still worries me. Only way I want to get him is of Francis is the only one left in the race and gets him at a price he wants.

Given the Pens window, EK to them does make more sense too.

Well, I doubt there's much of a "bidding war" given his contract and the fact we're still in a flat cap.

Overall I'm just looking at how we could get high end/game changing players on our roster without just sucking for a couple more years(not the plan by the team) and drafting really high.

If we don't do this we're set for a Nashville/Minnesota build that is a good team with limited upside.

 

[The Marquis]

Still some bigger names out there. Not expecting the Kraken to take those but we shall see.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Well, I doubt there's much of a "bidding war" given his contract and the fact we're still in a flat cap.

Overall I'm just looking at how we could get high end/game changing players on our roster without just sucking for a couple more years(not the plan by the team) and drafting really high.

If we don't do this we're set for a Nashville/Minnesota build that is a good team with limited upside.

I 100% agree with that thought. It is a legit concern about us taking the next step. We need game changers and if we don't then we may be in limbo unless our picks hit.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

I 100% agree with that thought. It is a legit concern about us taking the next step. We need game changers and if we don't then we may be in limbo unless our picks hit.

Besides Wright(who needs to show more) which of our picks to you really think will "hit"?
And by hit I mean become difference makers/game changers?

BTW: The Pens just extended Jarry for 5x5.3M AAV and also signed Ryan Graves for 6x4.5M AAV.
Unless they have a third team helping out or send one of their huge contracts they'll probably have a hard time trading for Karlsson.

 

[KrakenSabresMike]

Besides Wright(who needs to show more) which of our picks to you really think will "hit"?
And by hit I mean become difference makers/game changers?

BTW: The Pens just extended Jarry for 5x5.3M AAV and also signed Ryan Graves for 6x4.5M AAV.
Unless they have a third team helping out or send one of their huge contracts they'll probably have a hard time trading for Karlsson.

Does that leave us as the rumored team for EK? Not saying that we will but…

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Besides Wright(who needs to show more) which of our picks to you really think will "hit"?
And by hit I mean become difference makers/game changers?

BTW: The Pens just extended Jarry for 5x5.3M AAV and also signed Ryan Graves for 6x4.5M AAV.
Unless they have a third team helping out or send one of their huge contracts they'll probably have a hard time trading for Karlsson.

Dragicevic, Nelson, Wright, Sale.

Outside chance Melanson, Firkus.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Does that leave us as the rumored team for EK? Not saying that we will but…

Well, Edmonto was rumored, before, as well and has about 6M left.
But they need to fill out their roster as well.

Overall an interesting situation to be in for the Kraken.
Of course unless San Jose is willing to retain on Karlsson while also eating a bad contract.

Dragicevic, Nelson, Wright, Sale.

Outside chance Melanson, Firkus.

I actually like Fisker-Molgaard more than anyone outside of Wright and Sale.

Though, does anyone become a real game changer or more on that Eberle, McCann, Bjorkstrand level?

Anyways, I hope all of them hit(I know, not all of them will) but I think it's more of the same of good players just a bit below the real game changers.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Does that leave us as the rumored team for EK? Not saying that we will but…

Rumored. Yes. But I am pretty sure there are other teams doing their due diligence. And for a player like EK, they should.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Well, Edmonto was rumored, before, as well and has about 6M left.
But they need to fill out their roster as well.

Overall an interesting situation to be in for the Kraken.
Of course unless San Jose is willing to retain on Karlsson while also eating a bad contract.

I would be pretty surprised if Francis handicaps us with Karlsson unless he think he can make it work financially. The Kraken are not that desperate.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Sounds like Pens gave Graves a 6 year deal.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

I would be pretty surprised if Francis handicaps us with Karlsson unless he think he can make it work financially. The Kraken are not that desperate.

I don't think you handicap the team if Karlsson comes at an $8M AAV which was rumored to be the number the Sharks are at right now.

Especially with the cap going up 4 - 5 M every offseason for the next two.

Sounds like Pens gave Graves a 6 year deal.

It was 6x4.5M and they're now at less than $1M in cap space.

Also, the Avs gave Miles Wood a six year deal but the AAV isn't known even though the deal is known for a couple of hours.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Doumoulin to the Kraken


No Karlsson? Or no Dunn?

 

[The Marquis]

Well I’m going to guess that it’s less than 3.25m. I’m going to say No Karlsson trade, unless it involves Dunn. Which isn’t completely out of the realm of possibility.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Well I’m going to guess that it’s less than 3.25m. I’m going to say No Karlsson trade, unless it involves Dunn. Which isn’t completely out of the realm of possibility.

I don't fully get it unless the team thinks both Megna and Evans aren't good enough to play consistantly.
Or they don't think they can get a Dunn deal done.

Another option would be that both Schultz and Borgen are part of a Karlsson deal and Doumoulin can play at RHD?

 

[The Marquis]

I don't fully get it unless the team thinks both Megna and Evans aren't good enough to play consistantly.
Or they don't think they can get a Dunn deal done.

Another option would be that both Schultz and Borgen are part of a Karlsson deal and Doumoulin can play at RHD?

I sense of incoming bullshit lol. Might be good bullshit, but might be bad bullshit.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

The Doumoulin deal is 2x3.15M AAV

Are we trading someone?

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I don't fully get it unless the team thinks both Megna and Evans aren't good enough to play consistantly.
Or they don't think they can get a Dunn deal done.

Another option would be that both Schultz and Borgen are part of a Karlsson deal and Doumoulin can play at RHD?

Internet is shit on the drive and not been able to follow but the Dumo signing makes no sense unless we are unable to come to terms with Borgen. He is not a Dunn replacement and I would have thought we would have just bought Soucy back.