The question will arise constantly, even if it is probably unfair.
In its first season, can the Kraken have a return that will at least approach that of Vegas in 2017-18?
Through a mixture of talent and luck, the Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup final in their very first campaign.
“That’s everyone’s goal,” said defenseman Mark Giordano. Having said that, it is certain that Vegas has set the bar very high. “
It would be better not to have exactly the same expectations, although the team is full of confidence.
“We’re going to work really hard,” said Jordan Eberle. We want to be a club that folds well, that is quick and that is relentless. “
Philipp Grubauer and Chris Driedger are shaping up to be one of the great goalie duos in the NHL.
Grubauer said it’s unrealistic for him to play 70 percent of games like he did with Colorado last season. Even with that heavy load, he was exceptional, as evidenced by his 1.95 average and his seven shutout record.
On the attack, the Quebecer Yanni Gourde will miss the call at the start of the season, following a shoulder operation.
No striker in the lineup had more than 33 points last season, however. The main scorer could be Alexander Wennberg or Joonas Donskoi: each scored 17 goals in 2020-1921.
For Seattle to be successful, it will take a few players to prove themselves as unsuspected strengths, as was the case with the Knights.
Center Jared McCann and defenseman Vince Dunn could be among those who weren’t fully utilized.
McCann has yet to have a season over 35 points. It seems, however, that he will play on the first line with Jordan Eberle and Jaden Schwartz, at least by the time Gourde returns.
“This is a great opportunity provided to me by (CEO) Ron Francis and the coaches,” said McCann. I intend to take full advantage of it. “
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