# NHL offseason news 2021, Release the Kraken **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** hockey-nhl\ **Created:** [July 14, 2021, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453 "2021-07-14T06:28:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2021, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/1 "2021-07-14T06:28:31Z")
Here’s a thread to discuss the NHL offseason. Remember those massive contracts in 2012? Ryan Suter and Zach Parise? Both gone now, definitely didn’t work out for the Wild. > **[Wild to buy out Parise, Suter - TSN.ca](https://www.tsn.ca/ryan-suter-zach-parise-minnesota-wild-buyout-1.1667311)** > > It's the end of an era for the Minnesota Wild. The Wild are buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, who were both under contract for four more seasons. Also, Pekka Rinne retired > **[Predators Goaltender Pekka Rinne Announces Retirement From NHL](https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-goaltender-pekka-rinne-announces-retirement-from-nhl/c-325639954)** > > Nashville, Tenn. (July 13, 2021) - Nashville Predators goaltender and franchise icon Pekka Rinne announced his retirement from the NHL today following a decorated 15-year career. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/2 "2021-07-18T23:37:08Z")
Well I’ll be a gurn-spittle craw-shank! ::slowly rubbing hands (or at least Seattle is) over who might be up for grabs:: Jesper Fast, Canes, great two-way player. Vladimir Nametsnikov, Red Wings, young little show-off who, sure, is technically IMO in the top five skilled players in the game already. John Larsson, LV, providing depth as maybe a third line centre. Radko Gudas, Flo’ida, yeah, everyone’s favourite occasionally unhinged chippy goon - I’d still have him on my team. Kyle Clifford, St. Louis, more grit. 👍 Braden Holtby, 'nucks, surprisingly not bad season, all things considered, but confident that Thatcher Demko can become Van’s no. 1 now. Kyle Turris, Oilers, more depth at centre. Mark Boroweicki, Nashville, rock-solid blue-liner who, if paired with Gudas, would not be a blue line you’d wanna face if you’re not crazy about possible decapitation. 🙂 Justin Schultz, Oilers, not the be-all-and-end-all like his linemate Darnell Nurse, but is almost as strong on the point during power plays as the Knights’ Shea Theodore (who IMHO is the King at that). All those players will be on the final seasons of their deals during Seattle’s inaugural campaign. Oh and the previously mentioned Parise and Suter, plus maybe even the Caps’ TJ Oshie (oooooooooo!) Like - break out the Miles Cowperthwaite drool-buckets! I’m betting (metaphorically, of course) that in the next five years Las Vegas and Seattle will have the two most winningest franchises. Yeah, Rinne…an overall fine goalie who unfortunately could’ve rose to the occasion a bit more in the play-offs. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Finn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/34f0e0/32.png) [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/3 "2021-07-19T11:28:46Z")
Would they pick Carey Price, and risk approaching the salary cap? The Canadiens appear to be willing to give up his $10 million for each of the next five seasons. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/4 "2021-07-19T19:43:53Z")
Hockey now has its first openly gay NHL prospect: > ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2021, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/5 "2021-07-22T05:21:26Z")
Yeah hopefully Burkey’ll put in a good word for that. The Kraken line-up: FORWARDS - [Morgan Geekie](https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1417878214408605701) (Carolina Hurricanes) - [John Quenneville](https://twitter.com/Steve_Dangle/status/1417893576118255620) (Chicago Blackhawks) - [Joonas Donskoi](https://twitter.com/ryan_s_clark/status/1417878873258164226) (Colorado Avalanche) - [Calle Jarnkrok](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1417875425393451018) (Nashville Predators) - [Nathan Bastian](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1417879847058038788) (New Jersey Devils) - [Jordan Eberle](https://twitter.com/THNRyanKennedy/status/1417872469743046662) (New York Islanders) - [Colin Blackwell](https://twitter.com/RickCarpiniello/status/1417886396765937670) (New York Rangers) - [Brandon Tanev](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417857036486860802) (Pittsburgh Penguins) - [Alexander True](https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1417879170915373065) (San Jose Sharks) - [Yanni Gourde](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417842354581561347) (Tampa Bay Lightning) - [Jared McCann](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417867124618547210) (Toronto Maple Leafs) - [Kole Lind](https://twitter.com/DhaliwalSports/status/1417871101091217411) (Vancouver Canucks) - [Mason Appleton](https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1417875000225378306) (Winnipeg Jets) DEFENSEMEN - [Haydn Fleury](https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1417885465370320902) (Anaheim Ducks) - [Tyler Pitlick](https://twitter.com/CraigSMorgan/status/1417879761502621701) (Arizona Coyotes) - [Jeremy Lauzon](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1417878320528588800) (Boston Bruins) - [William Borgen](https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1417899537369337857) (Buffalo Sabres) - [Mark Giordano](https://twitter.com/salimvalji/status/1417872139617669126) (Calgary Flames) - [Gavin Bayreuther](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417879341980131331) (Columbus Blue Jackets) - [Jamie Oleksiak](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417831239889866755) (Dallas Stars) - [Dennis Cholowski](https://twitter.com/SportsnetSpec/status/1417961364450992129) (Detroit Red Wings) - [Adam Larsson](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417831239889866755) (Edmonton Oilers) - [Kurtis MacDermid](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417880324940435456) (Los Angeles Kings) - [Carson Soucy](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417879172479922190) (Minnesota Wild) - [Cale Fleury](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417863523212931074) (Montreal Canadiens) - [Carsen Twarynski](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417872802984628224) (Philadelphia Flyers) - [Vince Dunn](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417865897948205063) (St. Louis Blues) GOALIES - [Chris Driedger](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417870849978339328) (Florida Panthers) - [Joey Daccord](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417870849978339328) (Ottawa Senators) - [Vitek Vanecek](https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1417870849978339328) (Washington Capitals) Bear in mind of course with this line-up, it definitely won’t be the same one stepping onto the ice in October, given the upcoming amateur draft (with Kraken getting 2nd overall pick), qualifying offers for unrestricted free agents this Monday, then free agent period, then waivers in training camp, and _then_ start of the season. Just like with Vegas being in good hands with John McPhee, so is Seattle with the absolutely unimpeachable Ron Francis. ---
**Author:** ![zbuzz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e19b73/32.png) [@zbuzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zbuzz)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2021, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/6 "2021-07-22T08:45:25Z")
> [@Guest-starring\_Id](#): > > Just like with Vegas being in good hands with John McPhee, so is Seattle with the absolutely unimpeachable Ron Francis. George McPhee, or GMGM, back when he was a GM anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/7 "2021-07-22T13:23:59Z")
Ah yes thanks. 🤦‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/8 "2021-07-22T23:46:40Z")
So the NHL schedules have been released and they left room for the Olympics. I assume this means the NHL players will be participating. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/9 "2021-07-23T00:05:31Z")
Oh, and if you’re a ‘Canes fan, you should be furious. > Nedeljkovic to the Wings for a 3rd??? ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2021, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/10 "2021-07-24T16:32:22Z")
Another weird trade. Blue Jackets trade Cam Atkinson to the Flyers for Jakub Voracek > ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/11 "2021-07-28T02:20:42Z")
Fleury to Chicago? Ugh. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/12 "2021-08-03T15:49:32Z")
This wasn’t paywalled for me: > **[Several Sharks teammates don't want Evander Kane back on the team: Sources](https://theathletic.com/news/several-sharks-teammates-dont-want-evander-kane-back-on-the-team-sources/1ffGCFrGpnx3/)** > > The team was trying to trade Kane earlier this summer, a source says. A big part of the reason for the team to pursue a deal was Kane's strained relationship with many of his teammates, according to several sources. Seems like there’s always a mess around Evander Kane. Not sure what to think of the gambling although it’s rumored he’s completely broke. Looks like the money phone is gone. ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/13 "2021-08-03T16:25:06Z")
“Money phone”? The completely broke rumor seems to not be a rumor – he filed for bankruptcy, according to that article. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/14 "2021-08-03T16:26:47Z")
Here’s Kane with the money phone > **[Evander Kane uses stacks of $100 bills as a phone to call Floyd Mayweather...](https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/evander-kane-uses-stacks-100-bills-phone-call-151329118--nhl.html)** > > For years, Mike Commodore’s black briefs/red carpet photograph was the greatest NHL player photo that flaunted money, oozed comedy and offered unintentional fodder for those who see pro athletes as oblivious millionaires. That was until Evander Kane... I knew about the bankruptcy but didn’t know if it was just to weasel out of some obligations or if he was at the point of not even being able to make ends meet ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/15 "2021-08-03T16:28:30Z")
Ah, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/16 "2021-08-10T17:56:08Z")
“Ladies and Gentlemen – Elvis has just left the building!” [Lange Retiring from Play-By-Play, Remaining with Penguins Radio Network](https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/lange-retiring-play-by-play-duties-remaining-with-penguins-radio-network/c-325930160) Talk about end of an era!!! I can’t imagine a Pens game without him! ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/17 "2021-08-11T14:34:04Z")
Yeah when that fucking money-phone photo came out, I was like, yeah, this kid’s fucked. (oh to have been a fly on the wall to see how - back in Winnipeg - teammate Dustin Byfuglien dealt with EK, being EK. (apart from throwing EK’s track suit in the shower, which we do know) > [@Guinastasia](#): > > Talk about end of an era!!! I can’t imagine a Pens game without him! ☹ Whoa! For 46 years! huh. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/18 "2021-08-12T20:33:11Z")
Winnipeg Jets will require all fans to be vaccinated at their home games. I’m a strong supporter of this. > ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2021, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/19 "2021-08-14T02:40:06Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Winnipeg Jets will require all fans to be vaccinated at their home games. I’m a strong supporter of this. Great news. If only all teams did that. School will be real horroshow, soon enough, so it would be cool to see the NHL set an example for not just other leagues, but beyond that. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453/20 "2021-08-19T21:54:35Z")
Fuck this. [NHL team jersey fronts can have ads starting in 2022-23](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/32039451/nhl-team-jersey-fronts-ads-starting-2022-23-season-source-says). [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-news-2021-release-the-kraken/946453.md?page=2)