These (expansion draft rules) are so generous to the new teams that they also gave a generous donation to NHL teams. Because their expectations are based on how Vegas performed, it is such that you are not going to be in last place. They have more money than your run of the mill NHL team. Nothing like having a splash before you start playing. First of all, Seattle wants to make a splash. I think if the player is in demand like (Mark) Stone was, for example, then you can expect a bigger payday in Seattle than you would for any other team. Of the cap situations in the league, they are the only ones who have room and flexibility to dive in on a player they feel strongly about.Īgent 4: Really, it depends on the player and the particular set of circumstances. There are guys who could benefit from a bigger payday. That is only going to become a reality for a small percentage of guys that are entering free agency. Anytime there is something new and you are unencumbered as far as salaries, there is all this opportunity there that is intriguing to players and agents.
I think it is going to be a really good destination.Īgent 3: I remember this from Vegas, too. They have a great staff from top to bottom and they are all great people. If they have a chance to listen to them and go there, I think there is going to be a great group of guys who will listen. It is a great city and obviously, that no state tax factor helps. They have that and what Vegas did when it came out strong.
That is where I see it and there is going to be more change in the system.Īgent 2: I think they are going to spend to a certain degree. It gives Seattle an opportunity to take advantage of that and accumulate some assets in the meantime.
I am sure there will be some deals that teams can use to unload some contracts that they are not going to be happy about. … I think it helps that teams are now pressed up against the cap and need to make some room. But it definitely is a positive considering the current environment. I don’t know about it being a big payday. How is Seattle being viewed as a chance for a big payday?Īgent 1: I think it is definitely a destination as far as financially. In total, it amounted to eight questions that offered insight into how the Kraken might shape free agency, the potential hesitations about coming here and what has been said to their clients ahead of the looming expansion draft on July 21. The Athletic recently spoke with five agents on the condition of anonymity which would allow them to speak freely and honestly about details that could either make Seattle a bit of a destination, a place to avoid or somewhere in between. So who better to ask than the people who help players with these decisions: Agents.
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