former players

[hky]

Ottawa?  They’re closer. 

[petey23]

2 hours ago, tnt said:

I guess the lesson in all of this is not to overachieve early as a franchise.  Gerard Gallant gets the axe early on with Vegas after overachieving and so did the Kraken.  I would think with the lack of finishing ability, the Kraken would wait until they get some high end talent, which I thought was why they didn't go head on into free agency, because they wanted to progress like most new franchises do.   Very odd, but I have a feeling they have someone in mind they want to install. 

Bylsma who is coaching their AHL team has been the talk for weeks.

[petey23]

2 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:

Hak just finished year one of a three year extension (value unknown). 
https://www.capfriendly.com/staff/dave-hakstol 

I would bet it is 2 million plus for next two years.....he will be alright.

[scpa0305]

4 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:

Say what? 

Former captain. 

We’ll ya…you know what I meant  

[scpa0305]

2 hours ago, Goon said:

You do realize that Berry is only about four years older than Hak, right? 

Guessing it was a joke 

[Goon]

43 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Guessing it was a joke 

That's why I thought it was funny.  

[The Sicatoka]

5 hours ago, Goon said:

You do realize that Berry is only about four years older than Hak, right?  FMP -> @The Sicatoka

So you understand the word ‘younger’. And it’s more like 39 months.   

[Cratter]

Hak has had an amazing NHL coaching career. 

I was surprised to hear just how short lived virtually all NHL coaches are.

They seem to just enjoy rotating them.

Of course, like at UND, just missing those deep playoff runs.

 

(Don't @ me. Deep 2 me is Natty or runner up.)

 

[Goon]

39 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

So you understand the word ‘younger’. And it’s more like 39 months.   

I did the math and realized Bubbs isn’t much older than me.   

[The Sicatoka]

8 hours ago, Goon said:

I did the math and realized Bubbs isn’t much older than me.   

Bubs was his parents' April Fools gift in '65. (See: Wikipedia) 

[tnt]

Word is that some of the players said they didn't want to play for Hakstol.   Other than the covid season, the last time the Flyers made the playoffs was under Hakstol, so I wonder if the same will be said of the Kraken in the next half decade.  Would be interesting to know if the player discontent is due to style of play, or the Hakstol stare.   

[Goon]

 

[fightingsioux4life]

6 minutes ago, Goon said:

Maybe the players have more leverage at the NHL level than we think?

[tnt]

22 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

Maybe the players have more leverage at the NHL level than we think?

Don't kid yourself, in every sport players have a ton of leverage, especially if there are several of them.  It is easier to fire one person, rather than deal with a bunch of unhappy players that aren't going to put forth maximum effort if they don't get their way.   I hope Seattle goes years without making the playoffs. 

[skateshattrick]

25 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

Maybe the players have more leverage at the NHL level than we think?

Always a good business model to let the inmates run the asylum. 

[tnt]

Wasn't there talk about Dane Jackson joining Hakstol in Seattle when he first got the job?  If so, I bet Jackson is glad he didn't go that direction.   If you last 5 years in the NHL it must seem like a lifetime. 

[cberkas]

11 minutes ago, tnt said:

Wasn't there talk about Dane Jackson joining Hakstol in Seattle when he first got the job?  If so, I bet Jackson is glad he didn't go that direction.   If you last 5 years in the NHL it must seem like a lifetime. 

Fun fact: Steve Peters interviewed for a position with Seattle after he was fired from the Coyotes.

[cberkas]

1 hour ago, Goon said:

 

Maple Leaf fans: “Wait this is what it will take to fire Keefe?”

Maple Leaf players exit interviews: “We won’t play for Keefe.”

GM: “I’ll look into it.”

MLSE: “Ummm, you work for us so no.”

[.357]

1 hour ago, Goon said:

 

"Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see." Edgar Allan Poe

The word coming from the Kraken front office (supposedly) may be true or it may be a cover story; people here will never know the full scoop unless they have a direct line to their GM. It's always wise to maintain a healthy dose of skepticism anytime information comes from a corporate mouthpiece.

[Goon]

34 minutes ago, .357 said:

"Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see." Edgar Allan Poe

The word coming from the Kraken front office (supposedly) may be true or it may be a cover story; people here will never know the full scoop unless they have a direct line to their GM. It's always wise to maintain a healthy dose of skepticism anytime information comes from a corporate mouthpiece.

It would be nice to know which players said that. 

[WiSioux]

Sounds like Gaber played almost the entirety of the Michigan game with a broke hand. Hence why he didn't make his pro debut yet.

[sioux rube]

[Blackheart]

3 hours ago, WiSioux said:

Sounds like Gaber played almost the entirety of the Michigan game with a broke hand. Hence why he didn't make his pro debut yet.

Well that explains why he wasn’t in his “office” on the power play.

[iluvdebbies]

3 hours ago, WiSioux said:

Sounds like Gaber played almost the entirety of the Michigan game with a broke hand. Hence why he didn't make his pro debut yet.

That's all on Berry. He can't let these guys break bones at tournament time.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Gaber probably regrets not signing an NHL contract after his junior year. That's too bad the previous offers weren't there any more.