Revisiting the Islanders’ Decision to Expose Jordan Eberle Jon Zella | December 19, 2022 *This was originally written in Nov. 2021 It hasn’t been very long since the New York Islanders exposed Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft — that…
Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft Tracker Eugene Helfrick | July 22, 2021 Ever since it was announced that the city of Seattle would be granted an NHL expansion franchise back on Dec. 18th, 2018, speculation has run wild about what that team…
Jets Have Compelling Options to Replace Appleton Declan Schroeder | July 22, 2021 With Mason Appleton being selected by the Seattle Kraken in the Expansion Draft, it leaves a hole on the Jets’ third line that needs filling. The Jets have lost a…
Seattle Kraken Select Yanni Gourde From the Tampa Bay Lightning Eugene Helfrick | July 21, 2021 From the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Seattle Kraken have selected forward Yanni Gourde at the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. About Yanni Gourde Few players in the NHL will ever have…
Seattle Kraken Select Dennis Cholowski From Detroit Red Wings Colby Guy | July 21, 2021 General manager Ron Francis and the Seattle Kraken select defenseman Dennis Cholowski from the Detroit Red Wings in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. About Cholowski Drafted 20th overall in the…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Expansion Draft Predictions Patrick Brown | July 19, 2021 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
Lightning Are Daring Kraken To Take a Big Contract At the Expansion Draft Eugene Helfrick | July 18, 2021 It’s difficult to think of a more exciting and impactful 12 month period in Tampa Bay Lightning history than what has happened since August 1st, 2020. During that timeframe, the…
THW’s Ultimate Mock Expansion Draft – Jets Lose Appleton Declan Schroeder | July 13, 2021 In THW’s Seattle Kraken Mock Expansion Draft, I played the role of Winnipeg Jets’ general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. Related: THW’s Ultimate Mock Expansion Draft: Meet Our Seattle Kraken I protected…
McDonagh Likely on Lightning Trading Block Despite Playoff Performance Eugene Helfrick | July 10, 2021 Change is coming for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After the franchise completed their quest to win back-to-back Stanley Cups by either deftly but legally exploiting the rules or cheating (depending…
Rangers Should Explore Trade Options for Julien Gauthier Brendan Azoff | April 6, 2021 With the April 12 trade deadline steadily approaching, the New York Rangers are in an interesting predicament. They have too many forwards vying for too few spots, and management will…
Jets Should Protect DeMelo Over Stanley in Seattle Expansion Draft Declan Schroeder | March 27, 2021 Who do the Winnipeg Jets protect? Dylan DeMelo or Logan Stanley? It’s a question that wouldn’t have been asked two months ago, but it’s being asked now by Jets fans…
Vancouver Canucks: Seattle Expansion Draft Projections 1.0 Matthew Zator | November 11, 2020 Pretty soon the NHL will have its 32nd franchise in the Seattle Kraken. It’s an exciting time for fans and pundits alike as we get to project what their roster…