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The Seattle Kraken (28-23-11, 67 points) are keeping everyone on their toes with their latest move. Despite dealing Alex Wennberg to the New York Rangers earlier in the week, they are not ready to be a definite seller at the NHL trade deadline. Veteran forward Jordan Eberle is staying put after signing a two-year contract extension worth $4.75 million, per CapFriendly.
Sportsnet's Jeff Marek reported that talks between both parties had resumed despite previous indications that Eberle was available. The 33-year-old still provides solid production, as is evidenced by the 37 points he has scored in 58 games for the Kraken this season.
One factor that possibly could have persuaded Seattle to secure this move, as the Sportsnet crew notes, is that Eberle is just two games away from taking the ice for the 1,000th time in his NHL career. A fledgling franchise like the Kraken surely benefits from the exposure that comes from reaching such an impressive milestone. Who is to say that the right winger's name will not be in the rumor mill again before this contract runs out?
Of course, another logical reason that general manager Ron Francis is locking up the two-time All-Star is because Seattle remains in playoff contention. The squad is only six points behind the Vegas Golden Knights for the final Wild Card slot in the Western Conference.
The Kraken will wrap up their home-and-home series with the Winnipeg Jets Friday night before battling the reigning Stanley Cup champions on Tuesday. The newly re-signed Jordan Eberle will look to celebrate game No. 1,000 with a critical victory in the Climate Pledge Arena.
