Maxim Agafonov

We're diving into the blue line and some deeper roster moves.

Alex from Burien asks, who is the third pairing defenseman? Is it Maxim Agafonov or someone else?

Agafonov is a solid option, but the Kraken might look at veterans or call-ups, depending on health.

The third pairing needs to shut down the top lines of opposing teams.

So Agafonov is in the mix, but it's not locked in.

What about the power play unit? Who are the main contributors right now?

Beniers, McCann, and Eberle form the core.

Unless there's an internal issue, he starts.

The support structure around him, defensemen like Maxim Agafonov and the rest of the blue line, needs to limit high danger chances.

If Daccord gets no traffic, he's a wall.

Okay, so Daccord gets the nod, Montour drives the offense, and the bottom six shuffles due to injuries.

Let's look at the defense pairings.

Maxim Agafonov is the only defenseman listed in the brief, but we know there are others.

How do you see the blue line matching up against Calgary's top unit?

Agafonov is solid, but the Kraken need their veteran defenders to log heavy minutes.