‘The Kraken’s exclusive bargaining window with restricted and unrestricted free agents also began 10 a.m. Sunday. Any signing counts as Seattle’s expansion selection from that team. Buffalo has 12 unrestricted free agents: forwards Drake Caggiula, Jean-Sebastien Dea, Steven Fogarty, Tobias Rieder, Riley Sheahan and C.J. Smith; defensemen Jake McCabe, Matt Irwin and Brandon Davidson; and Carter Hutton and Michael Houser.’
Archives for July 19, 2021
NHL releases Sabres’ protected list for Expansion Draft
‘Borgen, 24, might be the most attractive name to the Kraken. The American played 10 NHL games last year and likely would’ve enjoyed regular duty if he hadn’t broken his forearm.’
Sabres expose Will Borgen for Seattle Expansion Draft
‘In addition to Borgen, Buffalo left Zemgus Girgensons, Colin Miller, Kyle Okposo, Jeff Skinner and Cody Eakin unprotected.’
Buffalo Sabres announce protected list for 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
‘The players selected by the Kraken in the expansion draft will be revealed at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.’
Sabres announce available, protected lists for 2021 Expansion Draft
‘On Wednesday, the league’s newest club, the Seattle Kraken, will have the chance to select 30 players, one from each team except the Vegas Golden Knights.’
Hamilton: Sabres GM Adams focuses on Ristolainen trade, expansion draft
‘Ristolainen did start the season off very well until his defensive partner Jake McCabe got hurt. Overall it still was his best season as a pro which isn’t saying a whole lot.’
Sabres announce protected list ahead of Seattle Expansion Draft
‘The 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by Upper Deck will be held July 21 at 8 p.m. on ESPN2. The Kraken will select one player from each team excluding the Vegas Golden Knights for a total of 30 (at least 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goalies).’