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Seattle Expansion Draft

NHL Expansion Draft Rules and Regulations

Andrew Forbes | December 7, 2024

*This was originally published in May 2017 With NHL expansion to Seattle having recently occurred, the discussion around hockey will eventually turn to the deadlines for protected lists and possible players…

Categories Archives, NHL Expansion

Today in Hockey History: July 21

Matthew Zator | July 21, 2024

July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional…

Categories Archives, Column, Ducks History, Flames History, Hockey History, Kraken History, Rangers History, Sabres History

Kyle Dubas Protecting Holl in Expansion Draft Is His Worst Move

Alex Hobson | September 6, 2022

When the Seattle Kraken entered the league during the 2021 offseason, there was a swirl of rumours around the Toronto Maple Leafs (as there always is) about their plans for…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Flyers Won’t Get so Lucky in Next Expansion Draft

Johnny Berman | December 20, 2021

*This was originally published in Dec. 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers caught somewhat of a break in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft when the Vegas Golden Knights selected Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. No…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, Kraken History, NHL Expansion

Meet the Seattle Kraken: Goaltender Joey Daccord

Sean Raggio | October 10, 2021

In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers will be doing a deep dive on each player. This installment of the series focuses on goaltender…

Categories NHL Expansion, Seattle Kraken

Pacific Division Preview: Seattle Kraken Aiming for Playoffs

Nick Pinkerton | September 17, 2021

The Seattle Kraken enter a realigned Pacific Division for the 2021-22 season. Among their goals, they aim to compete with the division’s best clubs, and contend for a spot in…

Categories Seattle Kraken

Meet The Seattle Kraken: Carson Soucy

Adam Kierszenblat | September 16, 2021

In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers are taking a deep dive into each player. This installment focuses on defenceman Carson Soucy whom the Kraken selected from…

Categories Seattle Kraken

3 Former Devils Selected by the Kraken

Kristy Flannery | September 13, 2021

By the end of the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, three (former) New Jersey Devils players had been selected. Kraken general manager Ron Francis surprised many when he decided to shy…

Categories Devils History, Seattle Kraken

Meet the Seattle Kraken: Dennis Cholowski

Adam Kierszenblat | September 13, 2021

In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers are taking a deep dive into each player. This installment focuses on defenceman Dennis Cholowski whom the Kraken…

Categories Seattle Kraken

Meet the Kraken: Goaltender Chris Driedger

Nick Pinkerton | September 8, 2021

In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers are taking a deep dive into each player. This installment focuses on goaltender Chris Driedger, whom the…

Categories Kraken Goaltending, Player Profiles

Meet the Seattle Kraken: Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak

Sean Raggio | September 3, 2021

In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers will be doing a deep dive on each player. This installment of the series focuses on defenseman…

Categories NHL Expansion, Seattle Kraken

Meet the Kraken: Center Morgan Geekie

Nick Pinkerton | August 25, 2021

In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers are taking a deep dive into each player. This installment focuses on center Morgan Geekie, whom the…

Categories Seattle Kraken
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