After last night’s blowout against St.Louis, we’re 10 points behind Calgary in the second wild card spot but actually 3 games ahead of them. And the Kraken’s default is playing the last 15 minutes of the game only. Do you think heads will roll? I know it’s Bylsma’s first season, so maybe not…

  • specialseaweed@sh.itjust.works
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    15 days ago

    Tough to see them doing anything this year and the coaching staff didn’t look to have any answers. You look at Detroit turning it around the second McClellan took over and I can’t help but think he would have worked wonders here.

    Kakko was a good pickup though.

    This was a team that was very well built the inaugural year. They had multiple scoring lines and a very decent defensive 6. They lost a bunch of guys quickly after and they’re going to have to rebuild sooner than later.

    This is a team in bad shape, now and in the near future.

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      15 days ago

      I started watching them in season 2, where a common phrase the TV commentators were using was “outscoring our problems” and praising the depth. I wonder what happened, the Kraken seem so… joyless most of the time.

      Kakko was definitely a great pickup. It seems like anytime there’s a new guy on the team, they have a great start. Tatar had a good start last year too. Let’s hope Kakko stays a bit longer.

      I really hope they rally a little. Gru is already in the AHL, I don’t think scapegoating the goalie will work the second time.

  • tux@lemmy.world
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    11 days ago

    There were some good trades and pickups this year, and sometimes you get a glimpse of playoff type performances, but our consistency is nonexistent. I’m sure the coaching staff will get at least one more season before they’re in the hot seat, but they have to do something to change things up and/or get everyone firing on all cylinders.

    Basically been in a downhill slide since being eliminated by the Stars.