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Originally Posted by dissentowner
No they won't. Anything to bring doom and gloom to the board though right?
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It is very likely they will, and that is without pulling off any trades. They will have access to 30 NHL players, mostly around third line forwards and second pair defensemen. Seeing that the Flames struggle to fill three lines with NHL talent, I'd say the Kraken will have better depth. Probably not better top end talent, but better depth throughout the lineup.
Development wise, I'm certain there will be some draft picks headed their way to make sure certain players are not selected. That is going to immediately swell their prospect ranks. Add in Calgary's terrible prospect depth and it is very likely the Kraken will have been prospects going into next season. They will also be able to buy their minor league team and have a number of good young players at their disposal.
Coaching wise, they are going to have the pick of the market, and that market looks to be opening up. Sutter is what Sutter is, and I don't think he's a coach for this league anymore. Seattle will have the pick of the litter. Good position to be in, especially when it comes to working with the talent they will have access to.
So please, tell me where I'm wrong in this postulation? Or is this you just being you and not seeing what is obvious?