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Originally Posted by New Era
Gee, ya think?
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It shouldn't be that hard to place the bet for a guy that was comfortable enough to say ...
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Originally Posted by New Era
What is really scary about this expansion system, the Kraken have a really good chance in having not only a deeper roster than the Flames, but a better development system, and a better coaching staff, after all is said and done.
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Originally Posted by New Era
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?
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Originally Posted by New Era
The rules are setup pretty much the exact same as Las Vegas. The template is already there for another team to follow. Unless they do some really dumb things, they are setup to succeed, not fail. Past expansion teams have had very limited talent to pick through and would ice AHL talent. The NHL has setup a system where the expansion team is guaranteed NHL talent, and some of it will be very good talent. In a league where depth is the difference maker, the Kraken are guaranteed depth right out of the gate.
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You don't have to bet, that's up to you.
But a guy that talks with so much confidence in something happening being asked if he's put money where is mouth is isn't a stupid question in my mind.
It's a good way to put a speed bump in front of your bravado and worked pretty well!