Adding Price puts them over the cap. Would have to remove two of the top 6 forwards from the drafted team. Could sign Tuukka Rask or Frederik Andersen as a UFA
Here's the team I came up with. Some of the teams were tough to pick from. Team is missing a 1C and a veteran starter but the future in net looks great. Voracek contract is rough but he is a productive player and the other contracts on the team look nice. Giordano maybe a trade chip?
Interesting lineup. I like most of the choices. I think you have to take the center with the greatest scoring potential and then try and build support behind it. Was interested to see Domi selected. He is out at least through half the season, then is a UFA. Not sure why they would take Domi. I like the Tarasenko pick, but it is another gamble. I'd spend that money in the middle and on the blueline. Still wouldn't pick Giordano, and especially wouldn't pick him and make him captain. I mean, if you're whole goal is to get a draft pick out of him at the deadline (likely a second or third, but if he plays great he might get you that late first) why would you make him captain? Doesn't make sense IMO. I find it hard to believe the Kraken would take on that salary along with the risk in hopes of dumping him at the deadline. I would just work a side deal now. Take a third round pick for not taking Giordano and be happy. Also, massive risk not taking a proven goaltender. Sure, free agency is there, but there are a few guys worth rolling the dice on, especially Bishop.
Scenario: Seattle takes Price but, as usual he is hurt and goes LTIR, projected to return (like this year) at PO time. Contending team who happens to be at the cap trades for him at the TDL and keeps him on LTIR until POs, and suddenly heads into POs with Price. Maybe the Caps, Panthers, Bruins (can you imagine Price as a Bruin playing in Montreal).
Good point, though I think that loop hole will be closed soon.
If carey prices 11m signing bonus was already paid by Montreal the total cash owed on his remaining 5 years is 33.3 m . Real cash thats approx 6.7 m / season (all math approximate) Any team that wants to be competitive and has the cap space,or is a budget team , may want to acquire Mr Price.
If carey prices 11m signing bonus was already paid by Montreal the total cash owed on his remaining 5 years is 33.3 m . Real cash thats approx 6.7 m / season (all math approximate) Any team that wants to be competitive and has the cap space,or is a budget team , may want to acquire Mr Price.
They said on TV that the $11M bonus for this season would have to be paid by Seattle. It’s paid at the start of the season.
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SEATTLE KRAKEN
PROJECTED CAP HIT $60,575,332
PROJECTED CAP SPACE $20,924,668
Pittsburgh Penguins....Zucker, Jason M-NTC LW, RW NHL 29 $5,500,000
Montreal Canadiens.....Drouin, Jonathan M-NTC LW IR 26 $5,500,000
Columbus Blue Jackets....Domi, Max C, LW NHL 26 $5,300,000
Tampa Bay Lightning....Gourde, Yanni NTC C, LW, RW NHL 29 $5,166,666
Colorado Avalanche.....Compher, J.T. RW, C NHL 26 $3,500,000
Nashville Predators......Järnkrok, Calle LW, C, RW NHL 29 $2,000,000
Detroit Red Wings......Namestnikov, Vladislav RW, LW, C NHL 28 $2,000,000
Los Angeles Kings......Lemieux, Brendan LW, RW NHL 25 $1,550,000
Washington Capitals.....Hathaway, Garnet LW, RW NHL 29 $1,500,000
Winnipeg Jets.....Appleton, Mason RW, C NHL 25 $900,000
Minnesota Wild....Bjugstad, Nick C, RW NHL 29 $900,000
San Jose Sharks....Nieto, Matt LW, RW IR 28 $850,000 $850,000
New York Rangers......Gauthier, Julien RW NHL 23 $775,000
Ottawa Senators......Shaw, Logan C, RW Minor 28 $725,000
Boston Bruins......Ritchie, Nick LW NHL 25
Arizona Coyotes.......Steenbergen, Tyler C Minor 23
New Jersey Devils......Merkley, Nick RW, C NHL 24
DEFENSE (9) TERMS POS STATUS AGE
Edmonton Oilers...Klefbom, Oscar M-NTC LD IR 27 $4,167,000
St. Louis Blues.....Scandella, Marco M-NTC LD NHL 31 $3,275,000
New York Islanders.....Hickey, Thomas LD Minor 32 $2,500,000
Philadelphia Flyers....Hägg, Robert LD NHL 26 $1,600,000
Toronto Maple Leafs...Dermott, Travis LD NHL 24 $1,500,000
Anaheim Ducks....Fleury, Haydn LD/RD NHL 25 $1,300,000
Carolina Hurricanes....Bean, Jake LD NHL 23
Buffalo Sabres.......McCabe, Jake LD IR 27
Calgary Flames...Kylington, Oliver LD NHL 24
GOALTENDERS (4) TERMS POS STATUS AGE 2021-22
Dallas Stars....Bishop, Ben M-NTC, NMC G NHL 34 $4,916,666
Vancouver Canucks...Holtby, Braden M-NTC G NHL 31 $4,300,000
Chicago Blackhawks....Subban, Malcolm G NHL 27 $850,000
Florida Panthers.....Driedger, Chris G NHL 27
I selected this team with the primary goal of fielding at least an NHL line up, but with saving as much cap space as possible.
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If carey prices 11m signing bonus was already paid by Montreal the total cash owed on his remaining 5 years is 33.3 m . Real cash thats approx 6.7 m / season (all math approximate) Any team that wants to be competitive and has the cap space,or is a budget team , may want to acquire Mr Price.
Leaves 16.4 M in cap to sign Dougie, Hoffman, McCabe and some of the depth picks like Letunov.
That looks like a strong team to me.
Yeah, looks pretty formidable. Question: Why pick UFAs when you can sign them for nothing in a weeks time? Seattle has the advance window to get a feeling of where players are, so wouldn't it make sense to use that knowledge to instead pick players that they can then turn into other assets? I think the Kraken should go deep on defense and then peddle it for picks and prospects. Use free agency to supplement the team drafted, not select free agents that may not sign with your team and leave you with no benefit.
Yeah, looks pretty formidable. Question: Why pick UFAs when you can sign them for nothing in a weeks time? Seattle has the advance window to get a feeling of where players are, so wouldn't it make sense to use that knowledge to instead pick players that they can then turn into other assets? I think the Kraken should go deep on defense and then peddle it for picks and prospects. Use free agency to supplement the team drafted, not select free agents that may not sign with your team and leave you with no benefit.
Well, I figure if you're spending to the cap you'll want to ink your UFAs in the expansion draft. Taking extra players lessens the available cap space you have after the draft to sign said FAs. Then if you have any left then you can round out your depth in FA.
I mean the primary UFA I'm after in this mock I made is dougie. Get Him done and then dance around Hoffman and McCabe . Those two FAs are interchangeable on their respective team lists.
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Yeah, looks pretty formidable. Question: Why pick UFAs when you can sign them for nothing in a weeks time? Seattle has the advance window to get a feeling of where players are, so wouldn't it make sense to use that knowledge to instead pick players that they can then turn into other assets? I think the Kraken should go deep on defense and then peddle it for picks and prospects. Use free agency to supplement the team drafted, not select free agents that may not sign with your team and leave you with no benefit.
I think they would do even better going hard core on goaltenders.
Not sure what the limit is through the ED, but there will be a LOT of teams looking for one this summer.
Few things... I'd attempt to have a legitimate first line and solid goaltender. from there i'd focus on youth and upcoming players to use as currency. Only UFA id select is Gabe and seeing how the relationship is broken in Colorado good chance he hops over to be captain. although Tarasenko is temping i think Sanford will be similar to Alex Tuch with more ice time. I'd load up on defense and make some deals for picks or prospects. I was also back and forth on Gio vs Kyllington but settled on Gio as they are going to need top end Defenseman. Feels a little weak up the middle, but this lineup would leave room for 1 decent FA i was thinking of a Krejci to fill in at 2C.
Eager to see what others think and open to criticism.
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Originally Posted by oilboy2 This deal is DONE, im not sure what the worry is. Heatly is an Oiler, just some paperwork to get done. This isnt another Nylander incident
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I can't believe I'm even replying to you, but if you're going to compare the Ladd deal to what Gio is worth you lose all credibility
Ladd is worthless. The price of his cap space was worth 2 2nd round picks. If the Kraken pick up Gio for nothing the Flames can get a couple of 2nd round picks for eating someone else's dead cap space instead of spending it on Hyman (for example).
- Voracek played really well under Hakstol in Philly
- Johansen is from Vancouver and played junior in Portland
- Zajac, Parise, Brock Nelson, Rocco Grimaldi, Drake Cagigula all played for Hakstoll in North Dakota.
- Cody Eakin was selected once in expansion draft by Vegas from Dallas (mainly because Buffalo has all crap exposed)
- Carey Price being from BC and wife being from Washington state
- Tyler Johnson, TJ Oshie, Derek Ryan all from Seattle area
- Seattle TBirds Allum still in NHL: Barzal, Theodore, Hickey, Bear, Marleau,
- UFA Brandon Sutter played for Francis 2010-2012. Skinner also had 30G season under him. perhaps a fit if bought out
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I don't think Virtanen is a horrible choice however I think he would fall under the 12/13/14 forward area and his contract at 2.5M is way too much to sit on the bench. may as well take prospects off the teams that are rebuilding. 2 i have pegged for Van would be Bowey or Lind
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Originally Posted by oilboy2 This deal is DONE, im not sure what the worry is. Heatly is an Oiler, just some paperwork to get done. This isnt another Nylander incident
Why do many pick RyJo and use the term legitimate first line centre?
He's terrible and the reason why Nashville needs to rebuild.
They would love to get rid of that contract, and the cost to do so would be at least two first round picks, and likely more.
He is the most overpaid player in the league. Gifted that stupid contract after putting up one season of 30 goals and like 15 assists. He's a 3.5-4 mill player at most. Just awful.
Scenario: Seattle takes Price but, as usual he is hurt and goes LTIR, projected to return (like this year) at PO time. Contending team who happens to be at the cap trades for him at the TDL and keeps him on LTIR until POs, and suddenly heads into POs with Price. Maybe the Caps, Panthers, Bruins (can you imagine Price as a Bruin playing in Montreal).
The problem with that is the next 4 years of cap should Price not get injured.
Nobody should be able to take a chance that they might be tying up 12 % of their goalies.
Price also looked better than he was with the Habs in these Playoffs because they bought into team defense in a 90-10 sort of way. Their best forward had 1 goal and 4 pts in 22 playoff games. That won't happen with a lot if any teams.
