To say that the Seattle Kraken had their ups and downs in the offensive department this season would be an understatement. The octopus started her youngest 5-game road trip with an impressive trip against the Montreal Canadiens and scored 8 goals. But they completed the road trip 15: 4 in the next 4 games. The offensive won four of her last five games and was at best stained and inconsistent. How can you fix that?
Handel Brandon Tanev
The die-hard and beetle-eyed octopus fans could stop at this point to hear me, but from me. Brandon Tannev is almost 33 years old. He is a contract last year that pays him $ 3.5 million. He will probably not return to Seattle next season. Seattle has many young talents in the pipeline. You can save money by letting it go and taking on this fourth role with a view.
In addition, Tanev has scored four goals since the winning streak against VGK began in 11.11 against VGK, and six points in the last five games. He is not known for his skills in the gate, so now the time for octopuses is to sell high on Tannev. Last season he scored 7 goals, one season after scoring a career high of 16 goals in ’22/’23. Only 79 goals were attributed to him in 492 NHL games. He is not the answer to the offensive problems of the octopus.
Vince Dunn’s return
The octopuses are hard against the salary limit. You are also in the line -up without your 7 million dollar -defender Vince Dunn. In about three weeks, the octopus has to make space for Dunn’s return. This means that a cap has to be moved. Sure, the octopus can send defense attorney Josh Mahura and her 13th striker to the minors. But that doesn’t leave any scope for injuries. Instead, you should exchange tannev and hit his hat to someone who can use him – and get something for it.
Act with the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maples Leafs are a team that wants to fight for the Stanley Cup. You have many big contracts on your squad. The Leafs are looking for someone with grains who fill their lower six strikers. You need a player who wears out your opponents, occasionally causing some offensive and is not afraid to step in when it gets hard. Insert tannev. Brandon was in 15 NHL fights, can assert himself and is not afraid to step in to protect his colleagues. He also never releases from going hard into the corners. He achieved an average of three goals/games during his entire NHL career. This is important for a team that does not have the best reputation when it comes to throwing checks.
Another attractive reason for Toronto’s target is Tannev’s brother Chris Tannev, one of the best defenders in Toronto this season. After the Tannev family had never played in the same NHL team, she would definitely enjoy a reunion in her hometown.
The trading proposal
In return for Tannev, Seattle would probably wish a young striker with speed who can help relieve some of the ratings. Nick Robertson has been stuck in Toronto’s pipeline for five years. Due to the offensive depth of Toronto, he did not break into a top 6 role. Nick has achieved a season in which he scored 14 goals and achieved an average of only 11:23 minutes/games. He has openly requested Toronto trade in the past season and is signed this year for a team-friendly $ 875,000 contract. At the age of 23 he has a lot of potential that will probably get a fresh start in another place.
The salaries alone are not sufficient that this trade is successfully carried out. Seattle has -1 million USD in cap as soon as Dunn returns. Toronto has 2 million dollars of Cap Space. So that this trade is financially successful, Seattle would have to keep 1 million US dollars from TaneVs Cap -Hit. You probably also have to make a draft pick to give Toronto to give up your earlier prospect of the second round. Since Seattle has two fourth rounders for the upcoming design, they could afford to give up.
You could also get creative with a conditional draft pick option. As if Toronto made it into the third round of the playoffs (something you haven’t done since 2002), it would be a draft pick of the fourth round. Otherwise, Toronto will receive the fifth round in Seattle in Los Angeles in the summer.
Summary
This trade works for both parties – Seattle becomes younger, faster and deletes Cap Space. Toronto receives a coarse -grained striker who can help you overcome your playoff demon. They also combine two brothers, which will absorb natural chemistry in their hometown.
While Turbo was an integral part of the identity of the octopus and a fan favorite, it was up to Kraken fans to offer him a nice farewell. It is time for the next chapter of the octopus without him. In Coachella Valley there are many young prospects that can fill the squad square. Hopefully this is one of several steps that will be made in the PNW this year. Buckle up, Kraken fans – it will be a roller coaster of a season!
