A positive, if qualified, Seattle Kraken offseason review from PuckProse.com. Seattle appears in the Pacific Division “Stock Up” category, along with the Golden Knights and Sharks.
“The Kraken have made some fascinating moves, extending (defenseman) Josh Mahura to a two-year deal as well as trading for (forward) Mason Marchment. The Kraken proceeded to trade (away) Andre Burakovsky, as well as trading for (forward) Freddie Gaudreau; extending (forward) Kappo Kakko to a three-year deal (who had a splendid year in Seattle after being traded midway through the year), and concluding with (defenseman) Ryker Evans’ extension.”
The one hiccup, in their view? “Besides Ryan Lindgren’s signing, who is still a relatively dependable defenseman but is wrecked with injuries and now has significant term on his contract, the Kraken have made some very solid and smart moves.
“While many fans like to joke that the Kraken have a very perplexing future ahead of them and that they compensate by signing middle-six forwards, it cannot be ignored that Seattle is at least preparing to provide a young forward group with a promising bedrock for the future.”