Natives starting to finally see the writing on the wall

[D-train]

[Donn Beach]

This guy seems to think they are headed in the right direction

The Seattle Kraken have had a brutal season. And that's a good thing.

The Kraken currently sits 31st in the NHL this season, one point ahead of the Montreal Canadiens with a game in hand. Contrast that to the Vegas Golden Knights, who went all the way to the Stanley Cup final in its debut campaign, and it's easy to get discouraged.

Except, Seattle is winning in its own way: the long-term game.

The Golden Knights went all in early, and they've committed to that ever since. They've moved numerous draft picks and assets over the past few seasons to keep them in contention, with the most recent star pickup being Jack Eichel earlier this season.

But when the pain starts to set in -- and that might be soon -- the wounds will be throbbing.

Seattle? They'll be headed in the other direction.

When the Kraken picked its roster, it was built with the idea of moving pending UFAs and other players with more immediate trade value. Mark Giordano, Marcus Johansson, Mason Appleton, Jeremy Lauzon, Colin Blackwell and Calle Jarnkrok were all easily tradable assets that the team seemed to capitalize on. And given their already low spot in the standings, it's not like they're due for a freefall. In a way, it's been a blessing that the team's two goaltenders, Chris Driedger and Philipp Grubauer, have been so bad this season because it prevented them from taking themselves out of a good lottery position

The Kraken have an incredible 25 draft picks over the next two seasons. Twenty-five. Most teams have an average of 14. That includes four second-round picks this year and three the next year. While it's very unlikely the Kraken will use all 25 picks, they'll be useful trade assets. Or, heck, maybe they'll actually capitalize and build one of the deepest prospect groups we've seen in a long time. Ron Francis isn't messing around here, clearly

https://thehockeynews.com/news/seattle- ... -right-way

[D-train]

This guy seems to think they are headed in the right direction

The Seattle Kraken have had a brutal season. And that's a good thing.

The Kraken currently sits 31st in the NHL this season, one point ahead of the Montreal Canadiens with a game in hand. Contrast that to the Vegas Golden Knights, who went all the way to the Stanley Cup final in its debut campaign, and it's easy to get discouraged.

Except, Seattle is winning in its own way: the long-term game.

The Golden Knights went all in early, and they've committed to that ever since. They've moved numerous draft picks and assets over the past few seasons to keep them in contention, with the most recent star pickup being Jack Eichel earlier this season.

But when the pain starts to set in -- and that might be soon -- the wounds will be throbbing.

Seattle? They'll be headed in the other direction.

When the Kraken picked its roster, it was built with the idea of moving pending UFAs and other players with more immediate trade value. Mark Giordano, Marcus Johansson, Mason Appleton, Jeremy Lauzon, Colin Blackwell and Calle Jarnkrok were all easily tradable assets that the team seemed to capitalize on. And given their already low spot in the standings, it's not like they're due for a freefall. In a way, it's been a blessing that the team's two goaltenders, Chris Driedger and Philipp Grubauer, have been so bad this season because it prevented them from taking themselves out of a good lottery position

The Kraken have an incredible 25 draft picks over the next two seasons. Twenty-five. Most teams have an average of 14. That includes four second-round picks this year and three the next year. While it's very unlikely the Kraken will use all 25 picks, they'll be useful trade assets. Or, heck, maybe they'll actually capitalize and build one of the deepest prospect groups we've seen in a long time. Ron Francis isn't messing around here, clearly

https://thehockeynews.com/news/seattle- ... -right-way

Jerry DiPoto would be proud. Maybe Francis can manage two extensions and a promotion for not making the playoffs his first 6 seasons. lol

[Donn Beach]

Maybe, though it seems a bit harsh being an expansion franchise in it's first season of existence. Maybe we could give Francis to the second season of existence to condemn his plan. Who knows, maybe he knows what he is doing

[Hasslecracked]

I love Francis’s plan. We are assured a top 5 pick at least next two seasons. Add in all the rest of the picks for possible trades or prospects and this team could be really young and good in a couple short years. Vegas’s plan is not sustainable. Look at the Lakers in the NBA or where the Rams will be in a few. This team could have a great young core to add superstars to