Trading a Defenseman to Toronto

Équipe: 2023-24 Kraken de Seattle

Date de création initiale: 23 déc. 2023

Publié: 23 déc. 2023

LTIR activée: Oui

Journées à la saison: 192

Journées restantes: 117

Saison restante: 61%

Masse salariale projetée avant les jours restants : 84 404 962 $

Seattle’s not punting on this season just yet, their acquisition of Tomas Tatar is evidence of that. Even if they did, it would be a short term step back with the goal of reloading for next year. This means popular ACGM trade targets like Larsson and Borgen, among others, would not be on the block, as they’d play critical roles with the Kraken in any bounce back.

In my mind the most likely Kraken blue liner to be traded is Schultz. Ryker Evans has looked really good since his NHL call up and appears to be a more natural fit on the power play, so trading Schultz would open up more playing time for him. Schultz, meanwhile, would be a useful rental to several teams as a RHD who can produce offense and is mostly okay in his own end. I’ve sent him to Toronto here because Leaf fans have been the most persistent in churning out mock trades for Seattle’s other, much less available defensemen. The reality is if the Leafs complete a trade for one of the Kraken’s RHD this season, odds are it’s going to be for Schultz, not Larsson or Borgen. Schultz isn’t a perfect fit for them but his ability to step up his play come playoff time might be quite appealing.

As always, helpful feedback is welcome! Go Kraken and a Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate!