Sean Maloughney: Kraken Draft Berkly Catton 8th Overall

Hoping they are a little more active here on Saturday for a trade or FA.

Drafting Catton, what kind of position does that put Shane Wright in? On the wing? Trade chip?

Drafting Catton, what kind of position does that put Shane Wright in? On the wing? Trade chip?
- Glak18

That was what I wondered though he is a few years away too. If Wright struggles up the middle they are covered too so...

They keep stocking up talent though was surprised they didnt go a d man instead of a c out of the gate there.

Still have free agents coming too so who knows.

Draft C and D all day long. Guys that don’t make it in the middle can play on the wing easily enough. I like their first four rounds so far, haven’t been keeping up with the later picks though.

Draft C and D all day long. Guys that don’t make it in the middle can play on the wing easily enough. I like their first four rounds so far, haven’t been keeping up with the later picks though.
- 1970vintage

Saw Catton play a few times out here. He sort of reminds me of Logan Stankoven with a far better skating stride. He was a kid that got better every time I watched him. A very good skater and playmaker. Solid defense and excellent Hockey IQ. As mentioned by Sean, he needs to bulk up and hopefully have a late growth spurt.

Saw Catton play a few times out here. He sort of reminds me of Logan Stankoven with a far better skating stride. He was a kid that got better every time I watched him. A very good skater and playmaker. Solid defense and excellent Hockey IQ. As mentioned by Sean, he needs to bulk up and hopefully have a late growth spurt.
- Load Management

Safe to say that 99% of the kids getting drafted ‘today’ need to bulk up before ever having a shot in the NHL. I like that they took players with a variety of strengths, that they took them from their backyard where they get many more viewings. Doesn’t hurt how many Canucks they selected and a 6’5” goalie doesn’t hurt either.