“Kraken Resurface Strongly to Force Game 7 against the Stars”

The NHL playoffs are heating up with round one coming to a close soon. As a hockey commentator, what can you tell us about the playoffs so far? Also, what are your thoughts on the new team, the Seattle Kraken, and their inaugural season?

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As the first round of the NHL playoffs comes to a close, hockey fans have been treated to some incredible games. One of the most exciting moments of the playoffs has been the game 7 matchup between the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues. In a thrilling game that saw the Stars come from behind to win 5-3, Dallas advanced to the next round. What made the game even more special was the fact that it came just a day after the anniversary of one of the most memorable moments in NHL history: Bobby Orr’s famous “flying goal” in game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals.

But the playoffs aren’t just about nostalgia. There has been plenty of drama and excitement on the ice this year, and the Seattle Kraken have added a new level of intrigue to the season. As the NHL‘s newest team, the Kraken have a lot to prove in their inaugural season. Many experts predicted that they would struggle to find success in their first year, but the team has already started to prove the naysayers wrong.

Despite losing their first three games, the Kraken have since won three of their last six games and are slowly starting to find their footing. One of the keys to their success has been the play of goaltender Philipp Grubauer, who has been outstanding between the pipes. Grubauer, who was acquired from the Colorado Avalanche in the offseason, has a .939 save percentage and two shutouts in his first nine games with the team.

Of course, the Kraken still have a long way to go before they can think about making the playoffs. But so far, they have exceeded expectations, and their success could have some interesting implications for the league as a whole.

One of the most significant impacts the Kraken could have is on the NHL‘s salary cap. As the league tries to recover from the financial losses of the COVID-19 pandemic, the salary cap is expected to stay flat for several seasons. This could make it difficult for teams to make significant roster changes, as even minor moves could push them over the cap.

However, the Kraken‘s expansion draft could provide teams with some much-needed financial relief. The draft allowed teams to protect only a limited number of players, which means that some talented players were left unprotected. The Kraken were able to scoop up some of these players, and in some cases, take on their entire contracts. This could provide teams with some much-needed salary cap relief, allowing them to make necessary moves without breaking the bank.

Overall, the NHL playoffs have been an exciting and dramatic affair so far. From game 7 nail-biters to the emergence of the Seattle Kraken, there has been no shortage of excitement on the ice. As the playoffs continue, fans can look forward to more thrilling matchups and see if the Kraken can continue to surprise the league.