Which Wennberg Will The Seattle Kraken Get?
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Once free agency opened, the Swedish forward took a risk and signed with the brand new Seattle Kraken. His current contract is similar to the one he signed with Columbus, however much shorter. Kraken General Manager Ron Francis gave Wennberg a three-year deal with a cap hit of $4.5M per year. The Kraken is in a difficult position with this contract simply because it’s a gamble.
If they get the Wennberg that Columbus saw from 2017 to 2020, the contract is an albatross. If they get a revitalized Wennberg as Florida had last season, he could be a solid middle-six forward.
With that being said, this is the time when an organization should take these gambles. During a franchise’s first season, there are very few expectations. Although Seattle fans want them to replicate what Vegas did their first season, it’s not likely to happen.
Points aren’t everything with a player like Wennberg, though. He’s a great defender who can improve his team’s penalty kill, but he’s also an entertaining playmaker. Fans may get frustrated watching him pass when he has a clean shot; it’ll never be because it’s a bad pass but rather because it was the wrong call at the time.
It is also worth noting, from all previous accounts Wennberg appears to be a popular player in locker rooms. A good presence won’t make up entirely for less than stellar play; however, it’s something that needs to be considered. Whether or not Seattle gets a great player with Wennberg remains to be seen. At the very least, they’ve signed someone who seems to be an ideal teammate.
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