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Seattle Kraken signed Chris Driedger (3 Years / $3,500,000 AAV)

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Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:38 p.m.
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Chris Driedger has signed a new contract with the Seattle Kraken.
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SIGNED BY: Ron Francis
Length: 3 years
Value: $10,500,000
Expiry Status: UFA
Cap % Tooltip: 4.29
Signing Team: Logo of the Seattle KrakenSeattle Kraken
Signing Date: Jul. 21, 2021
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Chris Driedger signed a 3 year, $10,500,000 contract with the Seattle Kraken on Jul. 21, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $3,500,000.

SEASONClauseCap HitTooltipAAV TooltipP. BonusesTooltipS. BonusesTooltipBase SalaryTooltipTotal SalaryTooltipMinors SalTooltip
2021-22M-NTC$3,500,000$3,500,000$0$0$2,500,000$2,500,000$2,500,000
2022-23M-NTC$3,500,000$3,500,000$0$0$3,500,000$3,500,000$3,500,000
2023-24M-NTC$3,500,000$3,500,000$0$0$4,500,000$4,500,000$4,500,000
TOTAL$10,500,000$10,500,000$0$0$10,500,000$10,500,000$10,500,000
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:40 p.m.
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Very nice signing if Driedger can keep playing at the level he has been these past 2 seasons
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:40 p.m.
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I wanna say it's a little steep but if he plays like he has so far in his career it'll be a fantastic deal
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:40 p.m.
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One of the best goalie over the last two years in terms of GSAx, hopefully he can't keep it up and it's not another Scott Darling contract from Ron Francis.
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:41 p.m.
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I guess we’ll see what he’s made out of.
Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:42 p.m.
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Yikes, this Kraken team is looking awful. Terrible pick after terrible pick, bad contract after bad contract
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:43 p.m.
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There's absolutely no reason to have stuck with Driedger with Kahkonen still available. Hell, they could've taken a chance on Bishop and it would've been a better choice. Taking Driedger now also prevents them from getting Vatrano, who would've been a great choice for a paltry forward corps.
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:43 p.m.
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Quoting: SevenLeg
One of the best goalie over the last two years in terms of GSAx, hopefully he can't keep it up and it's not another Scott Darling contract from Ron Francis.


26 total games in that time frame. Doesn't deserve anything near this contract

26 games this year my bad, still doesn't deserve this contract
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:45 p.m.
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I had Driedger signed to exactly that.

3.5 million x 3.

I voted yes smile
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:46 p.m.
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Driedger did fine in Florida. Even though this was the standard Driedger contract in ACGM's I've seen, it is a bit steep for what he's provided.
Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:46 p.m.
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Yikes, this Kraken team is looking awful. Terrible pick after terrible pick, bad contract after bad contract


Cant wait for the comments about how we thought the same when Vegas came in.
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:54 p.m.
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Driedger played well this season in Florida but he isn't a full time starter. Right now this is an overpayment but we'll see if he can live up to this contract
Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:57 p.m.
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26 total games in that time frame. Doesn't deserve anything near this contract

26 games this year my bad, still doesn't deserve this contract


This

Sharks signed Martin Jones when he had 34 games under his belt. Jones was pretty decent for 2 years then he fell off a cliff the last three. Goalies are so hard to tell.
Jul. 21, 2021 at 9:00 p.m.
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Cant wait for the comments about how we thought the same when Vegas came in.


I'd love to see it, but unless there are many trades, this team will finish bottom 5 IMO
Jul. 21, 2021 at 9:01 p.m.
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Back loaded contract plus the no trade ain't too bad, good gamble
Jul. 21, 2021 at 9:08 p.m.
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I think this is a good signing for Seattle since Driedger will likely be their starting goalie and is only getting paid 3.5 million. He deserved a better opportunity like this and more money. I have a feeling that he can take it to the next level with the Kraken.
Jul. 21, 2021 at 9:10 p.m.
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Quoting: KSIxSKULLS
26 total games in that time frame. Doesn't deserve anything near this contract. 26 games this year my bad, still doesn't deserve this contract


Tell that to Jim Benning.

Benny gave Demko $5,000,000 x 5 years (with less than 50 NHL games played and a career 0.910 SV% in the NHL).

Wooooooooooooooooof.
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 9:16 p.m.
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There's absolutely no reason to have stuck with Driedger with Kahkonen still available. Hell, they could've taken a chance on Bishop and it would've been a better choice. Taking Driedger now also prevents them from getting Vatrano, who would've been a great choice for a paltry forward corps.


Or have both Driedger and Kahkonen.
Jul. 21, 2021 at 9:30 p.m.
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Edited Jul. 22, 2021 at 11:36 a.m.
Quoting: SevenLeg
One of the best goalie over the last two years in terms of GSAx, hopefully he can't keep it up and it's not another Scott Darling contract from Ron Francis.


This is exactly what i was thinking. I think hes a good pickup, and hes played really well. But 3 years at this price seems like quite a bit for a guy who has been a backup and is now being thrusted into being a starter. That is assuming Seattle doesn't get a tandem guy to play with him. I don't think Vanacek is the guy to do it.
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Jul. 21, 2021 at 9:44 p.m.
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High risk, high reward, he could fall of a cliff or continue his good pace
Jul. 21, 2021 at 9:45 p.m.
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good... good.
Jul. 21, 2021 at 10:22 p.m.
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Shocked they didnt pick Kahkonen, but I would expect Dreidger to platoon with Vanacek- and I wouldnt be surprised if Vanacek ends up being the starter.
This was an overpayment based on the sample size..but not a huge one.
Jul. 21, 2021 at 11:28 p.m.
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could end up being a steal, if he carries his play from the last two seasons this could end up being a very very good contract.
Jul. 21, 2021 at 11:51 p.m.
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Solid deal Driedger is a great tendy solid tandem coming to Seattle.
Jul. 22, 2021 at 6:40 a.m.
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This signing reminds of Scott Darling.
Best of luck to this guy.
 
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