A skillful if inconsistent puck-moving defenseman, he's tallied 37 or more points four times, including a career-high 65 points in 2017-18. His $3.33 million annual average value, combined with his durability and consistency, could make him a key component of the Kraken's goaltending tandem next season. Pitlick is on his fourth NHL club, having signed a two-year contract in October with the Coyotes. The 23-year-old forward enjoyed a career-best 15 goals and 31 points in 63 games with the Wild last season. Yes, he is relatively big — Kassian is listed at 6-foot-3, 211 pounds — he’s developed a reputation as one of the NHL’s best tough guys , and he posted decent advanced metrics last season. Finding young, affordable players will be important for the Kraken beyond their inaugural campaign. Now, I built the Kraken featuring Jack Eichel and his $10mil cap hit. San Jose Sharks center Dylan Gambrell could be among those on their radar entering the expansion draft. With the Nashville Predators expected to protect defensemen Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis, Mattias Ekholm and Dante Fabbro, the Kraken could pry a decent forward. Murphy carries an annual average value of $3.85 million and becomes eligible in 2022 for unrestricted free-agent status. Not all the 30 players selected by the Kraken will be on their roster when the puck drops for 2021-22. Seattle could offer Coleman, who will be 29, a chance to play a more offensive role. Teams can only protect one goaltender, and the Canadiens aren't exposing Price. Shattenkirk, who turns 32 on Jan. 29, enjoyed a bounce-back performance last season with the Tampa Bay Lightning following a contract buyout by the New York Rangers in 2019. Sami Niku has had difficulty cracking the Winnipeg Jets' defense corps over the past three seasons. The Hawks are guaranteed to lose someone to the Seattle Kraken — every team will — but they should ... Blackhawks believe they’re ‘positioned pretty well’ for NHL’s 2021 expansion draft . Traded by the New York Islanders last fall in a cost-cutting move, the 26-year-old Toews signed a four-year, $16.4 million contract with the Avalanche soon afterward. For my coach, I had some interesting options, but I elected to go with Peter Laviolette. A left-shot defenseman, the 26-year-old has good puck-moving skills and is well-poised in his own zone. From 2021-22, he will carry an affordable $2.875 million cap hit on the two-year contract extension he signed after joining the Canadiens. We excluded players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents this summer as the Kraken can sign them once they achieve UFA status July 28. Before getting shipped to Montreal, Allen spent his entire seven-year NHL career with the Blues. Defenseman Markus Nutivaara is likely to be left exposed by the Florida Panthers. The Seattle Kraken now know when they will have their team set up as TSN’s Bob McKenzie reports that the expansion draft will be held on July 21, two days before the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. A big-bodied defenseman at 6'4" and 212 pounds, Murphy is a good skater who plays a stay-at-home shutdown role. He could become a key part of their long-term future the way Alex Tuch (another former Wild forward) did with the Vegas Golden Knights. Seattle Kraken expansion mock draft 5.0: Who could the Canucks lose? However, fellow blueliner Colin Miller appears more likely to be left unprotected in the expansion draft. The 27-year-old can log more than 20 minutes per game and can be useful as a second- or third-pairing blueliner. They are the same rules Las Vegas had in place in 2019. Their pick from the Arizona Coyotes surely must be a goalie. The 29-year-old is a reliable depth winger. The New York Rangers could face a difficult choice between protecting center Brett Howden and left winger Brendan Lemieux. If they choose Sundqvist, the Kraken could take the 22-year-old. He's signed until the end of 2024-25 with an annual average value of $5.75 million. Allen will be enticing for a Kraken team seeking experience between the pipes. The Seattle Kraken are a professional ice hockey expansion team based in Seattle.The Kraken will compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, beginning with the league's 2021–22 season.The team is owned by Seattle Hockey Partners, consisting of David Bonderman, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Tod Leiweke. In their inaugural season, the Golden Knights made it all the way to the Stanley Cup finals. This is long overdue and Seattle’s quickly going to fall head over heels in love with hockey, just like Las Vegas did. I feel like that’s Laviolette. Goaltender Ben Bishop's no-movement clause means the Dallas Stars must protect him in the expansion draft. He'd be a good addition to the Kraken's blue line for next season and perhaps beyond. But for the sake of making this exercise less stressful and complicated, I elected not to include any. The club's expansion draft will be held July 21. A strong effort by Andersson in 2020-21 could make the Kings reluctant to leave him unprotected in the draft. The Kraken could prefer a less costly option such as Teddy Blueger. The Seattle Kraken are in for a busy July. Seattle Kraken expansion draft set for July 21, 2021 They’ll end up with at least the sixth pick – the Vegas Golden Knights had the sixth overall pick during their first draft and took Portland Winterhawks star Cody Glass. Unless Bishop waives it, the Stars will likely lose Anton Khudobin to the Kraken. The Seattle Kraken already have a sense of humor. Some could head to the minors, while others could become offseason trade chips. He could also become a useful trade chip next season. He also lacks no-trade protection, making it possible for the Kraken to shop him for a draft pick or prospect next season if he doesn't fit into their long-term plans. Seattle Kraken ready for the next NHL Draft The newest NHL franchise Seattle Kraken are already planning for the relocation of players, and looking … Traded to the Sabres in June 2019, the puck-moving D-man struggled in Buffalo last season, with just 11 points in 51 contests. A solid performance by Bjork this season could make the Bruins consider protecting him. A number of conditions apply. Overall Thoughts. That’s because I feel like the forwards I got will get me more in trades than defensemen would have. I couldn’t be happier for the city of Seattle, which is such a gorgeous city filled with passionate sports fans. I also considered Gerard Gallant, but Seattle’s front office will be analytics-driven, so I wanted a coach who will use those analytics properly. With the NHL calendar flipped to January 2021, the Seattle Kraken are closer to becoming an on-ice reality. Andersson's skill as a versatile two-way forward who can play center or wing was what made him enticing to the Rangers in the 2017 draft. Now, getting back to the Kraken's first draft - this will certainly be a year like no other and Seattle won't even get the benefit of a full slate of games to scout across the globe. His experience and skills could make him useful to the Kraken. That could leave Ryan Graves and Devon Toews exposed, with the latter likely to be selected by the Kraken. While the Pittsburgh Penguins could make Brandon Tanev available, the length of his contract (signed through 2024-25 at $3.5 million annually) could be a turnoff. A restricted free agent with arbitration rights this summer, Blueger will earn $750,000 this season. At 6'6" and 225 pounds, Greenway is an imposing forward. The Washington Capitals could attempt to use the expansion draft to free up some much-needed salary-cap space. Seattle's NHL team, which will make its debut in the 2021-22 season, on Thursday finally announced its name -- the Kraken -- as well as a color scheme: icy … The Columbus Blue Jackets will protect top-pairing defensemen Seth Jones and Zach Werenski and sophomore blueliner Vladislav Gavrikov. Perhaps a change of scenery will help the 22-year-old learn to score at the NHL level. Even though it will mean losing a good player, it will help free up cap space. The Finn needs 27 games this season to become eligible for the expansion draft. He would be an affordable short-term gamble that might pay off. A solid performance could make him and his cost-effective $2.3 million annual average value a bargain pick for the Kraken. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Puck Prose and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Start time, live stream, TV info, 2020 NHL Draft: The interesting, meteoric rise of Jack Quinn, Red WIngs All-Time Top Free Agent Singings, Seattle Kraken: Top 3 potential team captains they could pick, Jerry Jeudy Taken by Jaguars in B/R User 2020 NFL Mock Draft, Release the Seattle Kraken: Newest NHL expansion team has a name. Two days after the Expansion Draft, on July 23 and 24, the 2021 NHL Entry Draft will take place. With Calvin de Haan and Connor Murphy likely left exposed, it could be the latter chosen by the Kraken. That would leave Kevin Shattenkirk available for the Kraken. The league’s 13th ever expansion draft is scheduled to take place in June of 2021. A speedy two-way forward who can skate at center or either wing, Dube played well in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, tallying four goals and one assist in 10 games. The Minnesota Wild must protect defensemen Ryan Suter, Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin as they all have no-movement clauses. Allen seemed to slip comfortably into the backup role last season in St. Louis and will fill the same job in Montreal. Fourthly, I deliberately targeted younger goalies because there wasn’t a veteran like Marc-Andre Fleury available. That will leave Braden Holtby available to perhaps become the Kraken's starting goalie in their opening season. Here are our way-too-early predictions on which players they could select in July. A finalist for the 2016 Calder Memorial Trophy to the NHL rookie of the year, the 27-year-old carries an annual cap hit of $4.5 million. Kunin could skate as a second-line winger with the Predators this season. He tallied 49 points in 69 games last season, marking the ninth time in his 12-year NHL career he's reached or exceeded 47 points. Carrying a $5 million annual average value to the end of 2023-24, Johnson would be an expensive addition to the Kraken's salary-cap payroll. Keith Yandle's no-movement clause ensures he'll be protected. With enough left wings in Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider and 2020 first overall pick Alexis Lafreniere, Lemieux could become the odd man out. Your privacy is safe with us. For example, players with no-movement clauses cannot be exposed in the draft unless they waive their clauses. A mobile blueliner with good offensive abilities, the 24-year-old was a regular on the Leafs blue line over the past two seasons. NHL Seattle is slated to make its expansion draft selections about one year from now ahead of their inaugural season in 2021-22. The Anaheim Ducks could protect defensemen Cam Fowler, Hampus Lindholm and Josh Manson in order to ensure they can protect seven forwards. He would be a cost-effective signing for the Kraken and could fit into their long-term plans if he plays up to expectations. Despite his age, he remains a consistent offensive player. The Kraken could be on the lookout not just for established NHL veterans but also promising youngsters with cost-effective contracts. He has good size at 6'2" and 192 pounds and plays well within his own zone. I decided to put together an expansion roster for them myself. Nevertheless, he's effective in a checking-line role. Secondly, let me explain the concept for my roster. Lowry would be a mighty fine option for the Seattle Kraken, considering how difficult it is to find capable centers. Under contract through 2021-22 at a reasonable annual average value of $2.1 million, Greenway could be an attractive option for the Kraken. The no-movement clauses in the contracts of Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook mean the Chicago Blackhawks must protect both in the expansion draft. Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen was the topic of trade speculation over the past couple of seasons. Sometime in late summer or early fall 2021, the arena being built under the iconic roof that’s been part of the Seattle skyline for more than 50 years will be finished. Erne is a grinding forward who can skate on either wing. Unless they opt to protect four blueliners, Brady Skjei could be left exposed. While he's still with the Bolts for the coming season, he will likely be left unprotected in the expansion draft, where the Kraken could take him off their hands. A veteran puck-moving defenseman, Shattenkirk would help bring experience and leadership to the Kraken defense corps. The 34-year-old, who spent his early years north of Seattle, could be a natural fit with the Kraken. A reliable veteran backup, the 34-year-old spent the past two seasons as Bishop's understudy. Still, the Kraken could benefit from Oshie's experience and leadership during their early years. The expansion club could turn to a more affordable option such as Miles Wood. That could leave a young forward such as Jordan Greenway available. They’ll get a chance to select one active player from 30 of the league’s 31 other franchises; the Golden Knights get to skip the Kraken Expansion Draft entirely without having to give up a single player. Having said that, Seattle will be required to pick 20 players that are already under contract for the 2021-22 campaign. He also struggled to adjust under head coach Alain Vigneault's system, sparking trade conjecture. Definitely check it out and go to them for anything salary-cap related. He's exceeded 20 points in each of the past four seasons, including a career-best 39 points with the Rangers in 2016-17. Luke Kunin, who recently signed a two-year, $4.6 million contract with the Predators, could be in their sights. After spending three seasons bouncing between the Oilers and their AHL affiliate in Bakersfield, he spent 2019-20 in Finland awaiting a trade that never came. Lemieux carries a cap-friendly $1.55 million annual average value through 2021-22, after which he's a restricted free agent with arbitration rights. He carries a cost-effective $1.75 million annual average value. With $66.3 million invested in 15 players for 2021-22 and captain Alex Ovechkin to re-sign as an unrestricted free agent, they could leave winger T.J. Oshie exposed. The 24-year-old was considered one of the Bruins' prime prospects. He carries an annual average value of $3.875 million to the end of 2021-22. The Kraken also have draft requirements concerning goalies, as they must select one player from each of the 30 teams with a minimum of 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders. Acquired by the Predators from the Minnesota Wild in October, Kunin has developed into a reliable all-around forward who can play right or center. Every team in the NHL will set about protecting the best players possible from the Seattle Kraken drafting them. NHL scheduling has placed the expansion draft for July 21 followed by the NHL draft for July 23 and 24. He could be snapped up by the Kraken if left exposed in the expansion draft. His aggressive style could make him a fan favorite in Seattle. NHL Seattle Expansion Draft fantasy simulator. The Seattle Kraken won't pick their team until a year from now, but it's not too early to look at what they might do. Whether COVID-19 will push those dates back is another conversation, but for the sports junkies like me who also grew up on the Be-A-GM modes of the video game universe, we can hardly wait to see another round of league-wide roster chaos like that which … The headline featured Jaccob Slavin (who decided to stick around in this one too!) Powered by Minute Media © 2021 All Rights Reserved. The 30-year-old Allen's tenure in Montreal could be short. Here's our first expansion mock draft. The most up-to-date breaking news for the Seattle Kraken including highlights, roster, schedule, scores and archives. His contract, with its $4.1 million annual average value, will fit nicely within their salary-cap payroll. A mobile defenseman with good offensive skills, Leddy enjoyed three consecutive 40-plus point seasons with the Islanders from 2015-16 to 2017-18. A two-way forward with decent faceoff ability, the 24-year-old could be a nice homegrown addition to the Kraken's checking line. Seattle Kraken (NHLI) The Seattle Kraken now have an official date set to shape the future of their franchise. It's unlikely they will leave Nikita Zadorov unprotected after acquiring him in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche in October. A more palatable option from a salary-cap standpoint could be defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere. While the 22-year-old forward hopes for a fresh start with the Kings, he could be left exposed in the expansion draft. Yes I like the name Krakens, so that is what we will call the Seattle team for now. Right winger Tyler Pitlick should be available as the Arizona Coyotes protect young forwards such as Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, Conor Garland and Christian Dvorak. Gambrell will earn $700,000 this season and becomes a restricted free agent with arbitration rights this summer. First of all, I didn’t include any trades in this mock draft. He'll be a restricted free agent with arbitration rights next summer. A change of scenery might help him regain his form as well as provide the Kraken with some offense from the blue line. Perhaps the Spokane, Washington, native could enjoy a resurgence playing in his home state. He also lacks no-trade protection, making it easy for the Kraken to shop him next season if things don't work out. - Page 2 Khudobin's playoff heroics earned him a three-year, $10 million contract with the Stars. Seattle Kraken Expansion Mock Draft. He also carries an equitable $2.75 million annual salary-cap hit through 2021-22. They won't leave Aaron Ekblad exposed and will probably protect MacKenzie Weegar after signing him to a three-year contract in November. But at the same time, I want them to be competitive off the bat. Seattle won’t have free rein on who they get to choose from other teams. He should be an affordable short-term signing who could flourish with the expansion team. The 26-year-old is a solid defensive forward with sound penalty-killing skills. When picking the team, I felt it was important to be as realistic as possible, so I decided to stick under the $81.5 million cap that will likely extend into next year. The Toronto Maple Leafs are likely to protect three defensemen (Morgan Rielly, Jake Muzzin and TJ Brodie) in the expansion draft. Seattle Kraken (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images), Seattle receives an NHL team (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images). Injuries limited Gostisbehere to 42 games last season. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Puljujarvi struggled to establish himself as a scoring NHL right winger. He's returned to the Oilers on a two-year contract with an annual salary-cap hit of $1.175 million. The Detroit Red Wings will protect young core forwards such as Dylan Larkin, Anthony Mantha and Tyler Bertuzzi. Signed through 2021-22 with an annual salary-cap hit of $1.65 million, Kukan's contract wouldn't put a big dent into the Kraken's cap payroll. The Kraken could be leery of Skjei's contract, but his size and skills could make him too tempting to pass up. TSN's Bob McKenzie reports their expansion draft is in line to be held days before the NHL Draft. The Kraken could select Allen with the intent of having him as their full-time backup. The Seattle Kraken will get to make their picks in the Expansion Draft soon enough. The Avs' loss will be the Kraken's gain. Thrust into the starter's job during the 2020 playoffs when Bishop was sidelined, he backstopped the Stars to their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in 20 years. More Dates to Look Forward to. However, he struggled over the past two seasons, lost the starter's job with the Capitals to Ilya Samsonov and signed a two-year, $8.6 million contract as a free agent in October with the Canucks. For this exercise, I used the expansion draft tool from CapFriendly. A promising right wing, the Blues slowly brought Kyrou into their lineup over the past two seasons, averaging a little more than 10 minutes per game. The Kraken could use him as a bargaining chip if he doesn't fit into their long-range plans. Skjei is signed to the end of 2023-24 with an annual average value of $5.25 million. Here is the 30-man prediction for the Seattle Krakens. Their focus instead could be on Adam Erne. The Montreal Canadiens acquired goaltender Jake Allen from the St. Louis Blues in September to back up long-star starter Carey Price. He skates well, can play all three forward positions and has power-forward potential. He signed a three-year contract last July. Depending on the other goalies the Kraken select, they could also use him as a trade chip for another player or to add a draft pick or a prospect. We’re roughly a year away from the expansion draft, but it’s never too early to start looking at how the Kraken might assemble their team. The Seattle Kraken will be in the Pacific Division with the Arizona Coyotes moving to the Central Division. EXEMPT AGE POS CAP HIT EXPIRY; Kubalik, Dominik: 25: LW: $3,700,000: RFA (2022) Morrison, Cameron The 22-year-old is in the final season of his entry-level contract and will become a restricted free agent this summer without arbitration rights. That could make Travis Dermott a tempting target for the Kraken. With an expiring contract and the Tampa Bay Lightning being heavily cap-strapped, the Kraken can recruit him via free agency. I went with the public protection option (most commonly protected players) and made some changes if I thought something felt off. The Vancouver Canucks will likely protect promising goaltender Thatcher Demko in the expansion draft, especially if he builds upon his outstanding performance during the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. The St. Louis Blues could face a choice between protecting Oskar Sundqvist or Jordan Kyrou in the expansion draft. With a number of young forwards poised to crack the rebuilding Ottawa Senators roster over the next couple of years, they could be forced to expose a veteran forward. Those teams can protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie or eight skaters (forwards and defensemen) and one goalie from being drafted. Selected fourth overall by the Oilers in the 2016 NHL draft. Wood's speed and rugged play could make him a good character addition to the Kraken's checking lines. The 24-year-old has just 36 points in 131 games with the Rangers and Winnipeg Jets. They will be allowed to select one player from each team (excluding the Golden Knights) for a total of 30 players. The 30-year-old tallied a career-high 72 points in 2014-15, but his numbers have been mostly between 40-50 points since then. The Tampa Bay Lightning attempted to trade and then waived right winger Tyler Johnson as a cost-cutting move during this offseason. A strong-skating blueliner, Niku also possesses good puck-moving abilities. Kyrou will complete his entry-level contract this season, becoming a restricted free agent without arbitration rights. Niku would also be an affordable gamble for the Kraken. At 6'2" and 200 pounds, he has decent size and brings a hard-working attitude to his game. They could also be unwilling to leave blueliner Matt Dumba exposed in the draft. The Seattle Kraken now know when they will have their team set up as TSN’s Bob McKenzie reports that the expansion draft will be held on July 21, two days before the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. It’s official. At this stage, however, he seems a prime expansion-draft candidate. The New Jersey Devils could leave defenseman P.K. He also notes that NHL teams will have to turn in their protection rosters to the league by July 17, giving Seattle four days to get ready for their draft. By: Jack Fenty. Kukan, 27, could be a solid depth addition to the Kraken's defense corps. The Calgary Flames could face a difficult decision protecting forwards such as Mikael Backlund, Sam Bennett or Dillon Dube. Subban exposed, but his $9 million annual average value through 2021-22 and declining production could scare off the Kraken. Dermott will complete his entry-level contract this season, becoming a restricted free agent without arbitration rights. His modified no-trade clause kicks in next season. Ultimately, the Kraken must draft at least 14 forwards, nine defensemen, three goaltenders, and 20 players who are under contract for the 2020-21 NHL season while staying compliment with the $81.5 million salary cap. The 24-year-old could have a better opportunity to become a full-time NHL defenseman with the Kraken. Many of the players selected will be part of the Kraken's roster when they begin their inaugural season in the fall. A Washington native who grew up less than an hour away from Seattle, Gambrell played his first full NHL season with the Sharks in 2019-20, notching 11 points in 50 games. Not necessarily Stanley Cup contender competitive, but at least competitive enough to be in the playoff hunt. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. With the Senators looking to make room for their promising youngsters, the Kraken could have an opportunity to bring the center's two-way game and playmaking skills to Seattle. While the 29-year-old's production has declined over the past two seasons, he can still log second-pairing minutes. Here is a brief recap of the rules in place when the Seattle Kraken make their selections in the Expansion Draft. Erik Johnson's no-movement clause assures his protection, while 2020 Calder Memorial Trophy winner Cale Makar and the underrated Samuel Girard will also be protected. Re-signing him won't bust the Kraken's budget. The Maple Leafs avoided major damage in the last expansion draft, but are poised to lose a good player when Seattle gets their turn to pick. Acquired via trade by the Panthers in October, he's signed to the end of 2021-22 with a reasonable annual cap hit of $2.7 million. Acquired by the Senators from the San Jose Sharks as part of the return in the Erik Karlsson trade, Tierney became among the few bright spots for the Senators over the past two seasons. That means there is a 10-percent chance that the Kraken will have their lottery ball land on the top pick. They’re an outstanding resource for both writers and fans. Puljujarvi could be an intriguing reclamation project for the Kraken. The 26-year-old Skjei was acquired by the Hurricanes before last season's trade deadline. By Ansar Khan, mlive.com 7/24/2020 Nearly 6 million people to be under stay-at-home order in the San Francisco Bay Area However, they might not have much choice given the promising NHL-ready youngsters in their system. He has just two NHL seasons under his belt, but his skills resemble those of a more experienced defenseman. Toews moves the puck well, logs big minutes and can line up on either side of the blue line. The subject of trade speculation over the past two seasons, Nick Leddy could be left unprotected by the New York Islanders. The Carolina Hurricanes will protect top defensemen Jaccob Slavin and Brett Pesce, as well as Dougie Hamilton if they sign the pending UFA to a contract extension. He was their starting goaltender until losing the job midway through 2018-19 to Jordan Binnington. NHL. The New York Rangers' first-round pick (seventh overall) in the 2017 NHL draft, Lias Andersson was acquired by the Los Angeles Kings in October. Left winger Anders Bjork has encountered difficulty establishing himself within the Boston Bruins forward ranks. He's also signed to the end of 2022-23 with an affordable $3.9 million annual average value. Who might Red Wings lose to Seattle Kraken in 2021 expansion draft? He's signed for 2021-22 with a cap hit of just $725,000. In a little under a year from now, the Seattle Kraken hockey expansion draft takes place. Kassian is a trendy choice to be the pick from the Oilers in the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, but we at Sound Of Hockey frankly don’t understand the infatuation. Son of former NHL winger Claude Lemieux, Brendan is a gritty, agitating forward just like his father but lacks his dad's scoring touch. Selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017 following two seasons with the Boston Bruins, Miller had two good campaigns in Vegas, including a 41-point performance in 2017-18. He has good two-way skills and was projected as a potential top-six forward. First- and second-year players and unsigned draft picks are exempt. Winner of the 2016 Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top netminder, Holtby backstopped the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup in 2018. Today I answer the question every hockey fan has and will be pondering for months leading up to the 2021 NHL expansion draft for the 32nd NHL club, Seattle Kraken. Acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019, Erne signed a one-year contract worth $997,500 in October. He had two seasons with 20-plus points but was limited by injuries to just 37 games in 2019-20. While Leddy carries a $5.5 million salary-cap hit for next season, he's slated to become an unrestricted free agent in 2022. The Seattle Kraken won't pick their team until a year from now, but it's not too early to look at what they might do. The Colorado Avalanche could lose a good defenseman in the expansion draft. Nevertheless, a solid performance with the Canucks this season could make him an enticing short-term goalie option for the Kraken. Now 31, Holtby's best seasons could be behind him. I wanted a fast and exciting team built to be competitive not just immediately, but in the future as well. TSN's Bob McKenzie reports their expansion draft is in line to be held days before the NHL Draft. By Thomas Drance and Harman Dayal Dec 7, 2020 50 Expansion looms large over the paused NHL. That would only allow them to protect four forwards, potentially exposing Jesse Puljujarvi.
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