Post by krakengm on Mar 25, 2024 15:01:11 GMT -5
Seattle, WA - The Kraken did not have a lot to move at the deadline this year, and most of them stayed put. The club managed to send Alexander Barabanov to a playoff team, and moved out farm players Shawn Element and Walker Duehr. In a bit of a surprise move, the club also acquired defenseman Michael Stone from the San Jose Sharks.
A summary of the moves:
There was a fair amount of chatter around Alexander Barabanov, but Seattle held on until about 30 minutes before the deadline. Word is the club was trying to add a younger defenseman, but talks didn't get enough traction to happen. The club was rumored to have offered him with picks for a higher end farm defenseman with upside, and were offered packages from teams that included taking veteran players back. Ultimately, they settled on reacquiring their own 4th round pick and Buffalo's 5th rounder in the upcoming draft.
Shawn Element and Walker Duehr were sent to Pittsburgh for Carl Dahlstrom, a 6th rounder in 2026, and a 7th rounder in 2028. This was simply clearing roster space for future moves and the offseason. Element and Duehr have spent most of the season in the pressbox in the AsHL. Duehr has some upside, but ultimately the Kraken felt that they needed some deadline flexibility and more space to get some youngsters on the rosters next year.
Adding Michael Stone was a bit of a surprise, but the club has struggled defensively all year, and that is one area where Stone is quite strong. San Jose had a surplus of blueliners and Stone figures into the plans this year and next for Seattle. The club likes his veteran presence and defensive awareness. He is expected to pair with a more offensive-minded d-man next season.
Seattle was very busy this season, making 21 separate trades, and several waiver wire pickups. This off-season should see a few veteran departures as well several youngsters stepping into prominent roles with the Aviators, and Leo Carlsson is expected to make his debut with the Kraken.
--- Johnny Pike for the Seattle Times.
A summary of the moves:
There was a fair amount of chatter around Alexander Barabanov, but Seattle held on until about 30 minutes before the deadline. Word is the club was trying to add a younger defenseman, but talks didn't get enough traction to happen. The club was rumored to have offered him with picks for a higher end farm defenseman with upside, and were offered packages from teams that included taking veteran players back. Ultimately, they settled on reacquiring their own 4th round pick and Buffalo's 5th rounder in the upcoming draft.
Shawn Element and Walker Duehr were sent to Pittsburgh for Carl Dahlstrom, a 6th rounder in 2026, and a 7th rounder in 2028. This was simply clearing roster space for future moves and the offseason. Element and Duehr have spent most of the season in the pressbox in the AsHL. Duehr has some upside, but ultimately the Kraken felt that they needed some deadline flexibility and more space to get some youngsters on the rosters next year.
Adding Michael Stone was a bit of a surprise, but the club has struggled defensively all year, and that is one area where Stone is quite strong. San Jose had a surplus of blueliners and Stone figures into the plans this year and next for Seattle. The club likes his veteran presence and defensive awareness. He is expected to pair with a more offensive-minded d-man next season.
Seattle was very busy this season, making 21 separate trades, and several waiver wire pickups. This off-season should see a few veteran departures as well several youngsters stepping into prominent roles with the Aviators, and Leo Carlsson is expected to make his debut with the Kraken.
--- Johnny Pike for the Seattle Times.