NHL Expansion Draft leaks: Updated Seattle Kraken roster with every pick
By Josh Hill
The Seattle Kraken are selecting the first roster in franchise history, which means NHL Expansion Draft leaks are pouring in.
After years of waiting and months filled with speculation, the Seattle Kraken are finally joining the NHL.
Seattle was already a team, as the end of the 2021-22 season marked the dawning of a new era for the NHL. Hockey in Seattle had been announced dating back to 2019, but even though we had a logo reveal and a new stadium built, the Kraken becoming the newest NHL franchise didn’t feel real until the roster started to be put together.
General Manager Ron Francis has been working tirelessly since Saturday to figure out the best possible roster to piece together from the list of players left unprotected by their teams in the NHL Expansion Draft.
NHL Expansion Draft leaks
Here’s a running list of the NHL Expansion Draft leaks that have already trickled in:
Islanders lose Jordan Eberle to Kraken
Seattle adds a first-line winger from New York.
Hearing the same, that Seattle has taken Jordan Eberle from the Isles in expansion https://t.co/UQeUsFPTcS
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 21, 2021
Blue Jackets keep Max Domi
Rather than add the veteran Domi, the Kraken opted to go in another direction.
Mild surprise from #CBJ. The pick is not Max Domi.#SeaKraken will be selecting D Gavin Bayreuther from Columbus.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 21, 2021
@DFOHockey
Minnesota Wild don’t lose Kaapo Kähkönen
When the Kraken passed on Carey Price, many believed that Kahkonen would be the choice. Instead, Ron Francis continued his defenseman bender by adding Soucey.
Sources say #SeaKraken are selecting defenseman Carson Soucy from #mnwild.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 21, 2021
@DFOHockey
Kraken select Calgary Flames captain
While the Kraken might have passed on Tarasenko and Landeskog, they added the team’s first captain in Mark Giordano.
BREAKING - I can confirm that the Seattle Kraken have chosen Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano as their pick at the Expansion Draft, to be announced this evening.
— Salim Nadim Valji (@salimvalji) July 21, 2021
Capitals, Panthers, and Senators picks leaked
Can confirm #Sens expect to lose Joey Daccord tonight. Makes the draft more interesting. https://t.co/w1dO4HWVwN
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 21, 2021
Maple Leafs lose James McCann
Toronto traded for McCann from Pittsburgh last week, only to have him selected by the Kraken. The strategy seemed to be trading for a guy that Toronto didn’t mind getting selected to protect the rest of its roster.
His stay was short-lived in Toronto. The #SeaKraken will be selecting Jared McCann from the #Leafs.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 21, 2021
The end result: Toronto traded prospect Filip Hallander and a 7th round pick to Pittsburgh to essentially protect their roster from Seattle.
@DFOHockey
Gabriel Landeskog won’t be selected by Seattle
On the surface, this seems like a miss, but given how far apart the Avs and Landeskog are, there’s a decent chance Seattle can pass on him here and simply add him in free agency.
The Kraken did not sign/select pending UFA star winger Gabriel Landeskog. So he remains a pending UFA, either headed to market July 28 or re-signing with the Avs if Colorado circles back before then and can bridge the sizeable gap that remains.@TSNHockey @TheAthletic
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 21, 2021
Seattle is selecting Vince Dunn, not Vladimir Tarasenko from the Blues
Sources say #SeaKraken also passed on another high-profile, big money player: Vladimir Tarasenko.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 21, 2021
Subject to change but sounds like the selection from #stlblues will be Vince Dunn.
@DFOHockey
Kraken won’t select Carey Price
BREAKING: Sources tell @DFOHockey the #SeaKraken have NOT selected Carey Price from Montreal in the Expansion Draft.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 21, 2021
The #Habs keep their goaltending duo in-tact, but are likely to lose defenseman Cale Fleury.
NHL Expansion Draft selections: Updated Seattle Kraken roster
While not official until the NHL Expansion Draft happens, here’s what the Seattle Kraken roster looks like and what teams lost which players:
Note: This will be updated as the leaks come in and the roster is made official. It’s subject to change until stated otherwise.
Anaheim Ducks: Haydn Fleury, D
Arizona Coyotes: Tyler Pitlick, F
Boston Bruins: Jeremy Lauzon, D
Buffalo Sabres: Will Borgen, D
Calgary Flames: Mark Giordano, D
Carolina Hurricanes: Morgan Geekie, F
Chicago Blackhawks
Colorado Avalanche: Joonas Donskoi, F
Columbus Blue Jackets: Gavin Bayreuther, D
Dallas Stars: Jamie Oleksiak, D
Detroit Red Wings
Edmonton Oilers: Adam Larsson, D
Florida Panthers: Chris Driedger, G
Los Angeles Kings: Kurtis MacDermid, D
Minnesota Wild: Carson Soucy, D
Montreal Canadiens: Cale Fleury, D
Nashville Predators: Calle Jarnkrok, F
New Jersey Devils: Nathan Bastian, F
New York Islanders: Jordan Eberle, F
New York Rangers: Colin Blackwell, F
Ottawa Senators: Joey Daccord, G
Philadelphia Flyers: Carsen Twarynski, F
Pittsburgh Penguins: Brandon Tanev, F
San Jose Sharks: Alexander True, F
St. Louis Blues: Vince Dunn, D
Tampa Bay Lightning: Yanni Gourde, F
Toronto Maple Leafs: Jared McCann, F
Vancouver Canucks: Kole Lind, D
Washington Capitals: Vitek Vanecek, G
Winnipeg Jets: Mason Appleton, F
When is the NHL Expansion Draft for Seattle Kraken?
Even though the leaks are pouring in, the NHL Expansion Draft doesn’t actually take place until Wednesday night. The draft will be aired on ESPN2, with extra coverage on NHL Network and TSN, and will begin at 8 pm ET.
Start Time: 8pm ET
TV Channel: ESPN2
Live Stream: Fubo.TV