The Seattle Kraken snagged a massive 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers tonight, and let me tell you, that’s how you set the tone for the early season! Road wins like that are pure gold.
What a Way to Win on the Road!
Seriously, a 3-2 final against the Flyers in Philly? That’s a statement win, period. Our boys came in and got the job done, showing some real grit. It’s early, but these are the kind of results that build confidence and show what this team is made of when they hit the road. You love to see it.
League Shake-Up: Canucks Deal Räty to Toronto
Meanwhile, away from our dominant performance, there was some serious league movement today with the Toronto Maple Leafs pulling off a trade for Canucks center Aatu Räty. They shipped Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr over to Vancouver to get him. Räty, who’s 23 and turns 24 next month, was originally a 2021 second-round pick by the Islanders.
Now, this dude cleared waivers today, meaning the Leafs can send him straight down to the Marlies, which they did. This move actually means no net cap impact for Toronto, which is pretty savvy. One of the main reasons the Leafs bundled Buhr into the deal was to solve their 50 SPCs problem, a smart bit of roster management. The word on Räty is that he’s a really good faceoff center, but apparently, he wasn’t exactly getting along with the new Canucks coach, Manny Malhotra. His NHL career has been a bit all over the place, making him tough to judge, but he’s seen as a capable depth player. It’s an interesting move for both sides, even if it’s not directly impacting our Kraken.
That Kraken win? It’s the kind of early statement we love to see from our boys on the road. Keep that energy up, Seattle, because we’re ready for more! Go Kraken!
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Originally reported by Pension Plan Puppets.
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