Eberle has been a fixture for the Kraken franchise since its inception, and sentimentally at least it's nice to see him continue his tenure with the team. His value to them extends beyond the scoresheet thanks to his locker room presence and on-ice chemistry with Beniers. I think a two year deal at a slightly lower AAV than his current contract suits the Kraken quite well, as he can serve as a bridge from the present to when some of their young forward prospects are ready to make the leap.
Eberle has been a fixture for the Kraken franchise since its inception, and sentimentally at least it's nice to see him continue his tenure with the team. His value to them extends beyond the scoresheet thanks to his locker room presence and on-ice chemistry with Beniers. I think a two year deal at a slightly lower AAV than his current contract suits the Kraken quite well, as he can serve as a bridge from the present to when some of their young forward prospects are ready to make the leap.
Eberle should have been named the first team Captain instead of Gio, what an embarrassment trading your Captain after a little over 50 games.
This contract is perfect for a guy like Eberle. He still has some left in the tank, and the fact that it's only two years means there is a lot less risk.