Seattle Kraken
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Seattle Close to Signing Grubauer
Pierre Lebrun reports that Philipp Grubauer is close to signing with the Seattle Kraken. This would leave the Avalanche without a clear starting goaltender and would presumably increase their pursuit of Darcy Kuemper. Continue reading
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Kraken Closing in on Driedger Deal
The Seattle Kraken are closing in on a 3-year deal with Chris Driedger, Elliotte Friedman reports. On the DFO Rundown Podcast, Frank Seravalli mentioned that Florida might also send Frank Vatrano to the Kraken. Seattle can negotiate with UFAs like Driedger in the days leading up the the expansion draft, but could wait to sign… Continue reading
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Seravalli: Seattle “All Over” Dougie Hamilton
On the DFO Rundown Podcast (12:00) Frank Seravalli reports that he believes that the Seattle Kraken are “all over Dougie Hamilton”, potentially giving him $8 million per year for 8 years. Seravalli suggests that Seattle might use this period to negotiate a deal with Hamilton, but might ultimately wait until free agency opens, so they… Continue reading
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Possible Expansion Mega-Trade with Voracek and Tarasenko?
On the DFO Rundown Podcast, Frank Seravalli says (39:00) that the Philadelphia Flyers are hard at work to try to get the Kraken to take Jakub Voracek in the expansion draft, and there might be a first round pick in play. He goes on to say there have been rumblings that Philadelphia is talking with… Continue reading
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Mock Expansion Draft: Part II
Back in May, NHL Trade Rumors released a Mock Expansion Draft including pre-draft and post-draft trades. A lot of that mock still holds, but a lot of it doesn’t after the protection lists have been released. Now that there’s a clearer picture of what will be available to Seattle, another kick at the can was… Continue reading
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LeBrun: Kraken Considering Claiming Price
Pierre Lebrun reports the Kraken are giving serious consideration to claiming Carey Price in the expansion draft. I’d be surprised to see it. Price has a cap hit of $10.5 million for the next five seasons and his contract would expire at age 39. He’s recent playoff performance is notable, but in the regular season… Continue reading
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Canes Leave Niederreiter Unprotected
The Carolina Hurricanes have left forward Nino Niederreiter unprotected in the expansion draft, reports Frank Seravalli. Niederreiter has a cap hit of $5.25 million and will be a UFA after 2021-22. Carolina protected seven forwards, including Warren Foegele and Jesper Fast. On defense, they protected Brady Skjei over Jake Bean. Continue reading
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Carey Price Exposed in Expansion Draft
Carey Price has waived his no-movement clause for the purposes of being exposed in the expansion draft. Price has a cap hit of $10.5 million for the next five seasons. Even after the impressive playoff run, it’s very hard to see Seattle being tempted to take on that contract. The move allows the Canadiens to… Continue reading
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