With only two goals this year, Donskoi may not be the most attractive chip in Francis’ stable but he has a track record of scoring double-digit goals. He’s been a power-play contributor throughout his career which makes him even more valuable. Johansson has had his moments with the Kraken this year, including two assists and a shootout conversion Saturday in Montreal. His elevated play with Gourde and Appleton is driving the price up.Īnother veteran player that could be an asset to a team looking to make a long playoff run. He’s cheap, on a $725,000 a year contract, and would fit in nicely on a team with a strong top-six forward group. Francis agreeing to retain some portion of his cap hit for the rest of the season would certainly help get a better haul back. There are teams, like the Toronto Maple Leafs, looking for defensive help but there may be other defensemen on the market who might lower Giordano’s worth. Will that bring back a first-round pick or a prospect? That is really the only question here. Giordano should be attractive to a contending team, and he can chip in offensively, is solid defensively, and is a great leader in the dressing room. In the last season of a $6.75 million contract, the 38-year-old does not figure in Seattle’s long-term plans so moving on from Giordano now, and getting a return, beats letting him walk for nothing at the end of the year. The Kraken are absolutely shopping their captain and it is a foregone conclusion that he will be moved. If safe to say players like McCann, Jordan Eberle, Jaden Schwartz, and Yanni Gourde will stay put – although never say never – but here is a look at some of the obvious players who may be traded as well as some less obvious guys who might be worth something.
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