With Dean Evason entering the #SEAKraken coaching conversation, here's our thoughts on him from last week's Deep Dive Podcast:
Who's the best defenseman in the 2024 NHL Draft?
Are there any the #SEAKraken should take at #8?
Former WHL Scout Dylan breaks down the tape and ranks the draft's top 5 blueliners.
#SeaKraken all over the ice in the WHL Championship.
Transition and controlled entry by Portland's Tyson Jugnauth (27 in red), only to have the opportunity fumbled away.
Then it was all about the skill & vision of Moose Jaw's Jagger Firkus (27 in white) to set up a goal.
Dean Evason to the #seakraken makes a ton of sense, Ron Francis and Dean were teammates on the Hartford Whalers for 7 seasons
Something to monitor: Shane Wright didn't finish the game after this dirty hit from Hayden Hodgson last night.
No word yet on Wright's injury status or supplemental discipline for Hodgson. #SEAKraken
As per Mike Benton, the Kraken have looked at Dean Evason as a candidate for the Seattle Kraken head coaching job. #SeaKraken
It's everyone's favorite topic today - goalies! 🥅✨
#SeaKraken goalie scout Andrew Allen & European scout Sasu Hovi take us behind the scenes to discuss the process of drafting two promising Finnish goalies, Niklas Kokko and Visa Vedenpaa → bit.ly/SeaScouts052224
#SeaKraken are going global! 🌍🏒
Grubauer makes 35 saves in Germany’s 6-4 victory to kick off the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship, where seven Kraken players & a 2023 draft-pick will represent six countries. → bit.ly/IIHFWC051024
Something that doesn't get talked about enough is how Philipp Grubauer completely turned around his performance following the inaugural season.
The German Gentleman can now routinely bail out the Kraken and consistently stop most expected goals.
#SEAKRAKEN
A key for the Kraken as they claw back to a PLAYOFF appearance in 2025?
It has to be Jared McCann (Father Canner) getting back in his 'I'm scoring no matter what,' mode. His 2022 season was ungodly.
Do you see him bouncing back to similar numbers next season?!
#SEAKRAKEN
There's a chance this RHD falls to the Kraken at pick 8.
With a sturdy 6'3, 194lb frame, Yaks has an above average ability to skate. He's crafty and silky smooth.
HE LED ALL WHL DEFENSEMEN IN GOALS, knocking in 30 of them things this season.
What do you think?
#SEAKRAKEN
Let's talk prospects.
With little time after taking control of a brand new franchise, GM Ron Francis has made smart moves to acquire draft picks. What did he do with those picks?
These are the best offensive prospects that aren't full-time AHL players yet.
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The only time 'Big Cat' Adam Larsson has played 82 games in back-to-back NHL seasons has been with the Seattle Kraken.
He has played in all but one of their 260 games, amassing 5,975 minutes. UN-REAL!
It's not like his style of play has been easy, either.
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The Seattle Kraken are up next, coming in at #9. Considering Seattle has only had 3 drafts instead of 5 to get players eligible here, they have done very well for themselves.
They lack a true #1 D, maybe they get one in this draft if a guy like Buium or Parekh falls?
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