Not necesarily, of Vegas 30 picks, 13 were defenseman. Everyone needs defenseman, the Knights used many for trade bait.
- LAHawk

Maybe the Kraken select the Oaf -- and trade him back to Blowman after signing him to a new deal.

That would complete the circle of Blowman fail on Brandon Saad.

Also, more specifically:
The Kraken had talks with Dougie Hamilton's camp but ultimately that did not lead to a contract, source says. So he won't be among the Seattle picks in the expansion draft. Doesn't mean Seattle can't circle back July 28 when the market opens for everyone.
@TSNHockey

@TheAthletic

The Kraken had contract talks with pending UFA Jaden Schwartz but ultimately did not sign him during the window which just closed, source confirms. So the Kraken's pick will be another Blues player. Dunn? Tarasenko?
@TSNHockey

@TheAthletic
- Chunk

I think they take Tarasenko then flip him after retaining 1/2 salary and get a very nice return.

I'm sure the Oilers are thrilled:

Teams can't re-sign their own free agents until the freeze lifts tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET but positive signs as far as Mike Smith returning to Edmonton
@TSNHockey

@TheAthletic

Dreger reports Larsson to Seattle 4x4

Good work @Frank_seravalli. Larsson has signed a 4 year deal with the Kraken. $4 mil aav.

I'm sure the Oilers are thrilled:

Teams can't re-sign their own free agents until the freeze lifts tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET but positive signs as far as Mike Smith returning to Edmonton
@TSNHockey

@TheAthletic
- Chunk

via Gfycat

Maybe the Kraken select the Oaf -- and trade him back to Blowman after signing him to a new deal.

That would complete the circle of Blowman fail on Brandon Saad.

- savvyone-1

Kraken sign Larsson and trade him to the Hawks for Vegas’s 2nd round pick this year, Edmonton’s conditional 2nd/3rd next year and the rights to Zadorov. (Red font - but do you see the hilarious irony with the Keith trade).

With Larsson and Oleksiak they may not take deHaan or Zadorov. Damn!!!
- Ztra

They have to still fill out the roster so hopefully one if not both of those bums are taken. If not we all here have our answer #ASF....

Per Frank Severalli:

Subban/Delia will not be among the goalies taken by the Kraken (Dreidger/Vanecek/Dacccord)

Taylor Hall expected to resign with BOS. He is guessing 4X$6M. I think Saad will end up disappointed if he was expecting more than he was making.

Price not selected.

Looks like Giordano picked by the Kraken:

Going for Giordano

"The Seattle Kraken have selected Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano in the expansion draft, TSN's Salim Valji reports.

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"

Looks like Giordano picked by the Kraken:

Going for Giordano

"The Seattle Kraken have selected Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano in the expansion draft, TSN's Salim Valji reports.

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"
- Popsghostly

The more I look at these signings and expected picks, I see the Kraken taking someone like Carpenter or Connolly.

The more I look at these signings and expected picks, I see the Kraken taking someone like Carpenter or Connolly.
- Chunk

See ya Gaudette.

The more I look at these signings and expected picks, I see the Kraken taking someone like Carpenter or Connolly.
- Chunk

He would be the best selection from the Hawks perspective, but I don't see it happening.

TSN hyping Colton Dach. Canada does love Kirby:

https://www.tsn.ca/mark-m...-hockey-heights-1.1670798

Sounds like Colton plays with snarl, a good quality.

Per Frank Severalli:

Subban/Delia will not be among the goalies taken by the Kraken (Dreidger/Vanecek/Dacccord)

Taylor Hall expected to resign with BOS. He is guessing 4X$6M. I think Saad will end up disappointed if he was expecting more than he was making.

Price not selected.
- Chunk

via GIPHY

He would be the best selection from the Hawks perspective, but I don't see it happening.
- DarthKane

Giordano 6.75M
Dreidger 3.5M
Larsson 4M
Oleksiak ??? maybe 3M
McCann 2.9M
Tanev ??? 3.5M

There's 24M in cap space. Can't see Seattle selecting Connolly, deHaan or Z, all ranging from 3.5-4.5M. Gaudette at 1M a likely choice.

Giordano 6.75M
Dreidger 3.5M
Larsson 4M
Oleksiak ??? maybe 3M
McCann 2.9M
Tanev ??? 3.5M

There's 24M in cap space. Can't see Seattle selecting Connolly, deHaan or Z, all ranging from 3.5-4.5M. Gaudette at 1M a likely choice.
- boilermaker100

Most likely Carpenter so they can flip him at the deadline

Lebrun reporting that Seattle chose Morgan Geekie from Carolina instead of Jake Bean. I suspect the Canes will be sending something to Seattle later.

Giordano 6.75M
Dreidger 3.5M
Larsson 4M
Oleksiak ??? maybe 3M
McCann 2.9M
Tanev ??? 3.5M

There's 24M in cap space. Can't see Seattle selecting Connolly, deHaan or Z, all ranging from 3.5-4.5M. Gaudette at 1M a likely choice.
- boilermaker100

Seattle is not biting on the big contract/underperforming players available. Interesting if they take Jancrock from Nashville, and leave them with Johansson and Duchense.

What's the point of having a televised event tonight when everybody and their blind grandmother are reporting who Sea is taking?

What's the point of having a televised event tonight when everybody and their blind grandmother are reporting who Sea is taking?
- powerenforcer

It's all the media's fault for leaking this information. red font

Fun times over on the EDM board for losing out on Larsson and extending Smith for 2 years.

Fun times over on the EDM board for losing out on Larsson and extending Smith for 2 years.
- boilermaker100

Add taking on Keith with no salary retained by the Hawks and I'm sure the ledge floweth over.

What's the point of having a televised event tonight when everybody and their blind grandmother are reporting who Sea is taking?
- powerenforcer

Was thinking the same thing. Guess my 7pm viewing won't be that exciting after all.

Fun times over on the EDM board for losing out on Larsson and extending Smith for 2 years.
- boilermaker100

Moreso than the Hawks board when Kampf was protected over Gaudette?

Moreso than the Hawks board when Kampf was protected over Gaudette?
- LAHawk

Nah, that was whining on our board. The Oil board is RAGE!!!