He has an 89 in passing, stick checking, and slap shot power; an 88 in puck control, defensive awareness, shot blocking, offensive awareness, endurance, and wrist shot power . NHL rumors: Wild and Canucks close on Boeser deal, Golden Knights clearing cap space, Capitals could move Orlov, Oilers prioritze d-man. We are resetting, we are collecting assets, Trotz said. This opens up some tantalizing possibilities. The 34-year-old Kane also had been noncommittal when asked about leaving his only NHL home. Say what:"He has terrific hockey sense, great hands. / by Bryan Murphy. Micah Blake McCurdy (@IneffectiveMath) July 18, 2021. Signed by Los Angeles as a free agent on Sept 12, 2012, MacDermid has scored 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) in 118 NHL games. Selected by the New Jersey Devils in the first round (No. What to know: Drafted No. He signed with the Sharks as a free agent July 18, 2018. Selected by Ottawa in the seventh round (No. At 6-2, 200 pounds, Cholowski is an elite skater for his size and weight. Debuted against Chicago Dec. 1, 2016, a team to which he was later traded in exchange for forward John Hayden. At a live event as part of the NHL Awards, the Golden Knights selected 30 players including four who attended the festivities at their new home, T-Mobile Arena: goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, as well as defensemen Brayden McNabb, Deryk Engelland and Jason Garrison.Fleury was coming off his third Stanley Cup victory with the Penguins and was a driving force behind Vegas . Rosen analysis: Aggressiveness, energy and sandpaper define Tanev's game. On Sunday, David Poile announced his plans to retire as GM on June 30 after 26 years with the Predators. 1 overall pick in the draft and a chance to take Connor Bedard. Broke his hand twice, worked through it during playoffs, getting ice time on first, second and third pairs. And thats even before the Rangers get Patrick Kane from Chicago, the last highly anticipated trade before the deadline Friday that is hinging on New Yorks salary cap situation. Say what:"In my opinion, in order to be a star, you need to be a leader as well."-M.G. But Kane loved playing with Panarin for two seasons at the beginning of the Russian wingers NHL career, and the three-time Stanley Cup champion was in control of his situation because of a no-movement clause in his contract. . He has top-pair potential and could also be a big piece of a trade if they want to go after a No. NHL.com staff writer David Satriano contributed to this report. Fun facts:cored a career-high two goals against Washington. You can start with the Seattle Kraken and play the 32-team draft, or opt to create a 33-team expansion draft, with your created team being the 33rd. Fun facts:Pronounced "LOH-zawn." Odds Enabled. The 25-year-old was on the taxi squad and did not play in the NHL this season. He's more of a bottom-six forward but can jump up and play in a top-six role for a stretch of games if necessary. 2021 Seattle Expansion Draft Simulator. They might try to engineer even more trades than the Golden Knights did in their infancy. Fun facts: Younger brother Conor was the second overall pick of the WHL Draft in 2019. Lightning. Next season will be big for him. We havent been that poor to get that and theres some luck. I come from a really big hockey family, both my sisters play university and my little brother's in the WHL [Kalan, with Red Deer].". He has one season remaining on a two-year contract he signed with Arizona on Oct. 9, 2020. Personally, Im not super-high on Max Domi, but maybe hed explode offensively with his earning future on the line in a contract year? The top overall draft pick in the 2018 draft, Dahlin finds himself on another list of best young players in NHL 22. All Rights Reserved. He works extremely hard every time. There are not enough defenseman for the "expected" top 12 teams to get one without a massive reach. Now that were able to bring that to the final line, were going to reconvene today and look at whether there are other opportunities out there worth exploring., Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Rangers acquire star winger Patrick Kane from Blackhawks, Rangers KAndre Miller suspended 3 games for spitting, Barry Trotz returns to Nashville, will replace Poile as GM, which players NHL teams protected and exposed. Its really a powerhouse.. Scored his first NHL goal eight days later in a 6-4 win over Ottawa. Kane helped Chicago put together the best stretch in franchise history, winning the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013 and 2015. Appleton has one season remaining on a two-year contract he agreed to Oct. 9, 2020. 39) of the 2014 NHL Draft, Vanecek has one season remaining on a three-year contract he signed with Washington on July 1, 2019. 14) of the 2011 NHL Draft, has scored 72 points (24 goals, 48 assists) in 369 regular-season games with the Stars and Penguins, and 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 43 Stanley Cup Playoff games. Nothing wrong with Ondrej Palat. The conditional second-rounder that Chicago got from New York becomes a 2024 first-rounder if the Rangers reach this years East final. All Rights Reserved. Selected by Washington in the second round (No. #SeaKraken pic.twitter.com/kkzPdxSFAy. He has 16 goals and 29 assists in 54 games, and his numbers have been hurt by the lack of talent around him. NHL 22 Franchise Mode offers players an important decision right off the bat - to jump into an Expansion Draft as an entirely new franchise, take over the brand new Seattle Kraken, or settle in . That's where he shows emotion." Say what: "For me at such a young age, it's very special. NEW YORK KAndre Miller of the New York Rangers has been suspended three games for unsportsmanlike conduct for spitting at Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty. 2022 NHL Entry Draft. They get a three-day window to schmooze with, The Capitals boast two intriguing 30-year-old defensemen in, For a team that struggles so much on defense, youd think the Jets would covet. Rosen analysis: Here's Seattle's first- or second-line right wing depending on the chemistry he develops with a center, which at this point could be Yanni Gourde or Jared McCann. Who knows? It didn't impact what the Kraken think of Gourde. Rosen analysis: McCann might be the perfect linemate for forward Yanni Gourde, who was selected by the Kraken from the Tampa Bay Lightning. He's a no-risk selection with upside. With the basics out of the way, here are all 30 NHL team's protected lists as they are revealed. He can become a restricted free agent after next season, so Seattle should be getting a motivated defenseman. 2017 Vegas Expansion Draft Simulator. There were 52 players selected overall. Born: June 29, 1965 (New Brunswick, . At least 20 players must be under contract for the 2021-22 season. the expansion draft is also available with custom options around excluding or including the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft. 20) of the 2016 NHL Draft, Cholowski has scored 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) in 104 NHL games. The Lightning won the Stanley Cup back to back in 2020 and 21 and went to the final in 2022. Traded to Anaheim at 2021 Trade Deadline, gaining more ice time and pairing with veteran Kevin Shattenkirk. The other 30 teams (the Golden Knights cannot lose any players in this expansion draft) have made players made available to the Kraken . -teammate Brad Marchand about young D-man during 2021 playoffs. A severely broken nose derailed the pandemic-affected 2020-21 season, which he finished on Vancouver's taxi squad. He'll be a top-nine forward for Seattle. "-Steven Stamkos, Lightning captain told Tampa Bay Tribune in early July. Borgen, who was selected by Buffalo in the fourth round (No. Each has upside but a lot to prove before he can become an NHL regular. Steve_OS. Seattle certainly could do worse, especially when you figure Vanecek is on his entry-level contract for one more season. Four-season line mate with former Seattle Thunderbirds star Mathew Barzal. Hes a play-driving center with some scoring skill. What to know: Played 33 NHL games over two seasons with Nashville, then signed with NYR in October 2020. Fun facts:Pronounced "TA-nehv." He was an important player for the Stars, paired with Miro Heiskanen, and should be a top-four defenseman for the Kraken. He scored the biggest goal of his NHL career in Philly, an overtime winner in Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Final, ending Chicagos 49-year title drought. The 23-year-old scored nine points (three goals, six assists) in 36 regular-season games this season and did not score a point in three Stanley Cup Playoff games. The 6-7, 255-pound D-man, just 28 years old despite being a nine-season NHLer, upped his number of hits and overall physical approach upon returning from parts of two season with Pittsburgh. He is a physical forward who led the Devils with 136 hits last season and can play center or wing. The 29-year-old scored 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 38 games this season. 99) of the 2010 NHL Draft, the 29-year-old has scored 186 points (78 goals, 108 assists) in 399 regular-season games with the Avalanche and San Jose Sharks, and 32 points (15 goals, 17 assists) in 69 playoff games. Quebec native won 2017 World Juniors silver in 2017. By Wednesday night . He split the 2019-20 season between the NHL and AHL Laval Rocket. The 25-year-old has scored 27 points (seven goals, 20 assists) in 179 regular-season games with the Ducks and Hurricanes and two goals in 17 Stanley Cup Playoff games. The 2021 NHL Expansion Draft will be under the same rules for Seattle as the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017. . Rosen analysis: Kraken coach Dave Hakstol should have some familiarity with Twarynski. Rosen analysis: Lauzon, who was coached by Kraken assistant Jay Leach with Providence of the American Hockey League, has size (6-foot-1, 204 pounds) and can play 20 minutes per game in more of a shutdown capacity. Then that becomes a more complicated decision. Made NHL debut Jan. 15, 2021, making 30 saves in a 2-1 win against Buffalo. What to know: The 25-year-old, left-handed center from Stratford, Ont., was originally a 2014 first-round pick of the Vancouver Canucks. William Eklund, Winger. 7. Fun facts:Favorite player growing up outside Montreal was Martin St. Louis, who won a Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2004. He is in the last season of an $84 million, eight-year contract extension that was finalized in July 2014. The 24-year-old scored eight points (one goal, seven assists) in an NHL career-high 41 games this season and did not score a point in seven Stanley Cup Playoff games. Played 41 games in the 2020-21 season, notching three goals and seven assists in the bottom-six role played by many young forwards. The 22-year-old played his first seven NHL games this season and did not score a point but scored eight points (five goals, three assists) in eight games for Utica of the American Hockey League. Each NHL team (except the Golden Knights) needed to choose to protect players under two alignment options: That said, not every NHL player is involved, so some prospects were not available to the expansion draft. Technically, Giordano ($6.75M) and others might not be bargains from a pure cap perspective. Even when talking about value, it boils down to where the Kraken will identify value in the expansion draft. The 31-year-old has scored 16 or more goals every year, including six seasons of 20-plus goals. That goes for if they net all of that value on the ice for the Kraken, in a trade with another team, or maybe both. Also won world gold at World Juniors in 2011 and Swedish pro league title in 2012,. Rangers KAndre Miller suspended 3 games for spitting NHL.com/kraken is the official web site of the Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC d/b/a Seattle Kraken, and cannot be used or reproduced without the prior written consent of Seattle Kraken. (Top) 1 Background. After seven seasons in AHL and ECHL, 27-year-old (May birthday) broke through with Florida last two years with 21-8-4 record. The 23-year-old played 41 games for New Jersey this season, scoring 10 points (three goals, seven assists). Drafting a player with X-Factor abilities is more . Selected by the San Jose Sharks in the seventh round (No. Signed as a free agent by the Dallas Stars on March 15, 2017, Bayreuther has scored six points (three goals, three assists) in 28 NHL games with the Blue Jackets and Stars. Its hardest to imagine Giordano signing a new deal with the Kraken but if he does, thats probably a good sign for both parties, right? 4 pick in the 2011 NHL Draft, Larsson has scored 137 points (25 goals, 112 assists) in 603-regular season games with the Oilers and Devils, and nine points (three goals, six assists) in 24 playoff games. Fun facts:Pronounced "VIH-tehk VA-nih-chehk." He showed his potential with the Panthers this season when he outplayed Sergei Bobrovsky. He's a goal-scorer who can play center or right wing. Say what:If you need to see Bastian's moves, here's a sample: VIEW. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft was the 60th NHL Entry Draft.The draft was held on July 7-8, 2022, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Say what:"Will enjoys competing more than the actual sport of hockey. Hes mentored me.. He spent six seasons with the EDM organization, including three stints with the Oilers before signing a three-year contract with the Dallas Stars. 7 defenseman if he makes Seattle's opening night lineup. He scored two points (one goal, one assist) in 16 games with Rockford of the American Hockey League. His 21 wins in 2020-21 led NHL rookies. Its the same length of suspension as Garnet Hathaway got in 2019 for spitting on Anaheims Erik Gudbranson when with Washington. He has one season remaining on a two-year contract he signed Feb. 14, 2020. He is a pick for their future or for a trade. PLAYER DETAILS; 1-Connor Bedard. Say what:"There's definitely a couple of times I've bounced around. Or, they could try to emulate the Golden Knights by becoming instant successes. 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