Tough Decisions Loom on Grubauer and Burakovsky Buyouts for Kraken

Seattle Kraken Should Consider 5 Coaching Candidates To Replace Bylsma

Early last week, the Seattle Kraken announced that the team had relieved head coach Dan Bylsma of his duties, almost a year to the day that the organization fired Dave Hakstol, the first bench boss in franchise history. Bylsma compiled a record of 35-41-6 in his one and only year in Seattle, with the Kraken missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons of existence. They finished 20 points behind the St. Louis Blues (who had 96) for th…

Tough Decisions Loom on Grubauer and Burakovsky Buyouts for Kraken

The Seattle Kraken's front office faces critical decisions regarding potential buyouts of goalie Philipp Grubauer and winger Andre Burakovsky, both of whom have underperformed. Grubauer, with a save percentage below .899 for the past several seasons, could see a buyout that saves the team nearly $4 million next year. Burakovsky, suffering from injuries and a decline in performance, presents a similar scenario, though his modified no-trade clause…

Tough Decisions Looming On Potential Grubauer, Burakovsky Buyouts

As the reshuffled Seattle Kraken front office ponders which new free agents to target, they also must decide whether to jettison one or both of the franchise’s original free agent signings. It’s both a roster and economics balancing act. Like many observers, ProHockeyRumors.com believes goalie Philipp Grubauer has strapped on the pads for Seattle for the last time. Source