“One way or the other we’ll get something done with him I’m sure.” We’ve used him in the middle, used him on the wing, so we’re really pleased with him.” “He’s lived up to the expectations,” said Francis. So far, McCann has seized his window of opportunity, hitting a career-high 21 goals. Players such as Jordan Eberle, Jaden Schwartz, Yanni Gourde, Brandon Tanev, Jamie Oleksiak, Adam Larsson, and both goaltenders Philipp Grubauer and Chris Driedger are all committed to contracts extending into 2023-24 or beyond.Īmong the pending restricted free agency corps – players this summer who technically will be free to sign with other teams but will command automatic compensation to the Kraken in return – Jared McCann has vocalized his desire to stay. “If there’s a move that makes sense you go ahead and do it.”įrancis said the Kraken have identified a long term core to build around and a plan heading into the trade deadline and after the season. “At this point you look at your team and there’s pieces you want to keep you believe are core pieces, and then if teams are calling on other pieces, you have to have those discussions and see what the offers are,” said Francis. The trade deadline on March 21, this summer’s NHL Draft, and subsequent free agency period are all ahead in the next four months. “Dinner with the family tonight and a zoom call with my daughter since she won’t be here,” said Francis.Ĭelebrating his 59th birthday, the Kraken general manager spent an approximate 22 minutes with members of the media following Tuesday’s practice, at one point playfully accepting a drop in with CEO Tod Leiweke for a birthday greeting.īefore and after the drop-in, the Kraken big picture, tied into the current spot 24 points out of the playoffs with 27 games to play in their inaugural season, is getting closer to taking further shape with the NHL’s pending annual big events. Just a little before 12:30pm PT on a Tuesday afternoon, general manager Ron Francis stepped down from the podium to don his mask and prepare for a pretty big upcoming event.
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