Jordan Eberle remains unwavering in his resolve to remain with the Kraken despite the flurry of speculation around his immediate future as an upcoming unrestricted free agent. Despite the fact that it might not be his choice.
With his five-year, $5.5 million AAV contract nearly half completed—having been signed with the New York Islanders in 2019 and selected by general manager Ron Francis in the expansion draft—Eberle is vulnerable as the trade deadline approaches due to Seattle’s postseason uncertainty.
The league is aware of this. This week, the Fourth Period reported that Eberle and teammate Alex Wennberg are “generating interest” among strong candidates looking to accumulate weapons. The Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Islanders have all expressed interest in signing the 33-year-old because to his stellar reputation, despite his offensive campaign being unusually unsuccessful.There are ways to make a possible move. This season, scouts from New York and Toronto have been among the most regular visitors to Kraken home games, although representatives from all throughout the league have consistently shown up. Additionally, there’s motivation: a seasoned player with a ton of postseason experience, a reliable scoring touch, and a proven track record of natural leadership makes him an enticing addition to the middle six of many teams. A strong return is there wherever there is demand.
It’s also important to note that Eberle, who has never won a Stanley Cup, is rapidly approaching 34 years old. Neither the Kraken nor Eberle are growing younger while they wait for a dismal season to exhibit indications of a dramatic improvement.
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