So what do you have coming in return for him and why is there a first going with him?

Soooo.... what's the return? Better be good if we're sending a first with him...

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I don't know, I just don't see a fit for Seattle since I think they'd be more likely to have McCann go back to center and upgrade on the wing. Maybe with some retention, but Beniers's upcoming deal probably makes this less viable since I believe they want to keep Wennberg.

Kuznetsov is likely of little interest to Francis and the Kraken. Francis didn't trade any top draft picks to improve for the playoffs. I doubt he has plans on doing so in the off-season. In fact, thus far he's never traded anything higher than a 4th rounder to improve his team. Results are good so far!

Also . . . not 100% sure, but in his time as GM (both Carolina and now Seattle) I don't believe Ron Francis has much of a history drafting Russian players, be it Entry OR Expansion Draft. So, coupled with what looks to be an "aversion" to Russian players along with some of the many flaws to Kuzy's game and character observed over the years, I see that deal as a likely pass.