Kraken-McMann Talks Barely Simmering

The Seattle Kraken hold the cards on Matthew McMann, but front-office sources whisper that contract extension talks haven't truly ignited yet. Agents in these situations play the long game, especially with McMann's breakout season putting him in RFA prime time. Seattle's cap crunch looms large as playoff hopes fade, forcing GM Ron Francis to weigh a bridge deal against letting him walk into a bidding war.