After a trying inaugural NHL season for the Seattle Kraken, the 2022 offseason promised significant changes across the board, particularly regarding roster construction. General manager Ron Francis hinted at a busy free-agent window, and he delivered, signing NHL-caliber players at all three positions.
After a season in which the team only compiled 27 wins and finished 30th in the overall league standings, it’s foolish to suggest that they would do anything but take strides forward. Still, Francis’ moves in free agency should lead to meaningful improvement in their on-ice results and won’t shackle the organization in terms of future cap flexibility. With that, let’s dig in.
Andre Burakovsky, Forward
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