I like Wennberg. I think he brings a lot to the team, but what do you do about Shane Wright if Wennberg stays? And where do they get the money to sign Matty if both stay? I’m sorry, but this is a head scratcher for me.
We'd seen reports that the #SeaKraken had engaged with Eberle about an extension. Pierre LeBrun adds Wennberg to that list. He notes that it could go "either way" for both in terms of a trade or deal. Not much new, but buckle up. Trade deadline is March 8.https://t.co/R0XG2YwPY5
— Deep Sea Hockey (@DeepSeaHockey) March 1, 2024
by juanthebaker
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This was one of the known issues of Ron Francis and Hakstol was favoring veterans over developing players. I think Wenneberg has improved over the past 3 seasons but Seattle needs to start bring in some younger players in and start developing a core for the future.
If Wennberg is extended I think it means one of Matty, Gourde, Wennberg, or Wright will need to transition to the wing. I think Gourde at least has a history of playing on the wing in Tampa, but that means breaking up his very effective line. I think Wennberg and Matty are true two-way centers and it doesn’t really make sense moving either of them to the wing. So maybe it would be time to think about moving Shane to the wing? Would it be better having him transition to the wing to get in the top 9 next year, or bury him as the 4C?
As much as I like Wennberg, and I really really like him I’ve defended his play for a long time, I think the smartest move might just be to trade him now, get some value back for him and open up a center spot for Shane Wright to take next year.
Trade wennberg, trade eberle, trade Schultz. Let Wright, Evan’s and yamo get some more playing time. I’d love to keep eberle but only in a diminished capacity and a low salary like 1 or 1.5 mil
Why can’t Wennberg play W? I could see him on a line with Wright, giving the kid a bit of cover to develop into 2C that we all hope he can be.