[Speculation] Insider: Kraken To Deal Forward; 2 Named As Trade Candidates

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Insider: Kraken To Deal Forward; 2 Named As Trade Candidates

 

Dave Litman 

Monday, November 04, 2024 

Seattle Kraken

 

The Seattle Kraken have a roster construction problem. According to insider Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, on DFO Rundown Monday morning, the Kraken have too many forwards. Something's gotta give.

 

“They will look, at some point in the next few weeks here, I'm told, to move a forward if everyone stays healthy... The two players that pretty much everyone has circled are Yanni Gourde and Brandon Tanev. Both are pending UFAs.”
 

Gourde has seen his goal production dip in each of his three full seasons in Seattle, from 21 to 14 to 11. This year, he's at zero. Through 13 games. His $5.166 million cap hit expires after six years, at the end of the current season. His ice time is down 2½ minutes per game.

 

Seravalli adds that several teams have called about Gourde's availability, but, to this point, "the Kraken have rebuffed that and not shown any interest in moving him."

 

Tanev, with a $3.5 million cap hit, still offers speed and a solid role as a forechecker, while being good for handing out anywhere north of 150 hits over a full season. They might be willing to listen on him, if the offer is right, though they're far from anxious to give him up. 

 

This should all come to bear when it's time for top-pairing defenseman Vince Dunn to come off LTIR. He's eligible as soon as November 12th. Cap space will need to be made. 

 

https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2024/11/innsider-kraken-to-deal-forward-2-named.html

[NorthWestNuck]

Tanev would be fun. Adding him to Sherwood and Joshua in the bottom 6 would be scary.

[Rekker]

No to either. I like the energy of youth, like Sherwood. More like that please.

[Pears]

Tanev maybe. Gourde's kinda fallen off and big pass at his cap hit. 

[Canuck You]

Seravalli looking for cheeseburger money again.

[Drive-By Body Pierce]

B.Tanev maybe, if healthy at the deadline.

[Rekker]

21 minutes ago, Canuck You said:

Seravalli looking for cheeseburger money again.

That turd Seravelli seems more of a dumpster diver than a cheeseburger guy to me. 

[Goose]

I wanted Tanev last year even tho he’s a bit of a psycho.

[JeremyCuddles]

Tanev is a luxury we can't afford. Nor have a spot for. Gourde is an easy pass. Older and overpaid.

[MillersWrister]

I'd be happy with either, Gourde is a very good player too. Either player would make us a better team...curious what the ask will be

[tas]

1 hour ago, Canuck You said:

Seravalli looking for cheeseburger money again.

 

https://youtu.be/hFa81pcINCQ?si=JpCzzWH6BDcJF-nB

 

 

Edited November 5 by tas

[higgyfan]

Canucks don't need anymore forwards.  They need defence.

[Screw]

2 hours ago, Canuck You said:

Seravalli looking for cheeseburger money again.

A man’s gotta eat Julian.

[J-23]

We don’t have a lineup spot for another forward right now

[Snoop Hogg]

16 hours ago, Screw said:

A man’s gotta eat Julian.

 

[Sativika]

On 11/4/2024 at 6:08 PM, higgyfan said:

Canucks don't need anymore forwards.  They need defence.

 

Pretty much this. It seems since JR/PA came into the fold, we're always looking for a Dman or a RH two way centre. But another puck moving RHDman would balance things out with our present D group. Definitely give us more options. I mean Brannstrom's already having an affect.