The 26-year-old set NHL career highs in assists (16) and points (17) in 50 regular-season games this season but did not have a point in four Stanley Cup Playoff games. We're excited for him to take the next steps in his development." Collected a formidable 10 goals and 12 assists in 47 Rangers games this past season, at time skating alongside star Artemi Panarin. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Scored three goals in his first two NHL games before spending the bulk of last season with the Hurricanes. at 5:27 p.m. Lottery Winners: Arizona Coyotes (61) San Jose Sharks (42) . Say what:"Gordo's always got that kind of dog-on-a bone mentality on the ice certain players come in, have success and get comfortable. Fun facts:Pronounced "DREE-guhr. 51) of the 2010 NHL Draft, Jarnkrok has scored 211 points (94 goals, 117 assists) in 508 regular-season games and 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 63 postseason games, all with the Predators. He's an upside-only pick. 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. If so, the Kraken could get a lot in return by pumping up his market value up, then dumping him to a team wanting to make a run or two. Nashville made three trades over the weekend, but Trotz plans to reset rather than rebuild. So, the 30 NHL teams involved faced those considerations. 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. Drop him a line atphtblog@nbcsports.comor follow him on Twitter@cyclelikesedins. If you choose an existing team, you'll have to decide which players from your roster that you want to protect from getting selected by the expansion team. / by Bryan Murphy. Ice hockey players born between January 1, 2003, and September 15, 2005, are eligible for selection in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Teammate Tom Wilson pied the goalie in the process (shaving cream, no crust). LOGIN. Grew up in Carlyle, Sask., same town as 13-season NHLer who as a teen babysat the Fleury brothers. If a player has no totals listed, this means that he did not play in a regular season game . John is a really good coach. The 31-year-old has scored at least 20 goals six times in his 11 NHL seasons. Drafted by Detroit in the second round (51st overall) in the 2010 NHL Draft, the Red Wings traded him to Nashville in 2014, debuting with the Preds that spring. . I thought long and hard about this, Trotz said. What to know: The 23-year-old was drafted by Ron Francis and Carolina during the third round of the 2017 entry draft. 92) of the 2015 NHL Draft, can become a restricted free agent July 28. The 28-year-old arrived in a 2016 trade that sent Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils. The biggest thing for me is from now until the end of the season, Im just gonna evaluate.. 22: 50: 5. Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round (No. 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. In AHL play, he quarterbacks the power play and boosted the offense at even strength too, adding his own heavy shot. Beyond the series-clinching goal in 2010 against the Flyers, he won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2013. 2021 Seattle Expansion Draft Simulator. This opens up some tantalizing possibilities. Video: Payton and Kemp unveil Quenneville and Donskoi picks. He was smooth, meaning no rebounds. "There's always a guy everybody talks about. He never developed into an NHL regular with the Hurricanes, which is a big reason they traded him to the Ducks. Bastian has some offensive upside but is more of a grinding, bruising third- or fourth-line forward who can contribute on the penalty kill. What about a prospect without many reps? Rosen analysis: Kraken coach Dave Hakstol should have some familiarity with Twarynski. Two years later, he made the Canadiens' opening night roster and faced his brother, Haydn, and Carolina in his first game. X-FACTOR INFLUENCE Superstar X-Factors have been injected into every mode in NHL 22, so everyone has a chance to use these game-changing abilities on the ice. "-Mathew Barzal, Islanders center, during his rookie year. Also Sunday, New Jersey acquired big winger Timo Meier from San Jose, and NHL-leading Boston got defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway from Washington on Thursday. If Daccord is the Kraken's No. Jarnkrok scored 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) in 49 regular-season games this season and had one assist in five Stanley Cup Playoff games. You could go younger with Ross Colton or Alex Barre-Boulet. He's a no-risk selection with upside. 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. Rob Ramage, No. But really excited for him to get a chance to play for the Rangers, play at Madison Square Garden with a really good team, and were looking forward to watching him compete with New York.. Say what:"Determined. Fun facts:Pronounced "jee-ohr-DAN-oh." The 31-year-old has scored 16 or more goals every year, including six seasons of 20-plus goals. Signed with Dallas as undrafted free agent in March 2017, played for AHL Texas Stars, then debuted in NHL Nov. 15 2018. Played junior hockey in Kennewick, WA, with the Tri-City Americans from 2014-2018. 2000 NHL Expansion Draft. After years of waiting, the Seattle Kraken expansion draft is here a little early.It's a huge day for the NHL's 32nd franchise, and a big one for the rest of the league. What to know: Hails from Green Bay, Wis. the 25-year-old and stands 6-foot-2. LOGIN. Fun facts:MacDermid is the son of former NHL player Paul MacDermid and born in Quebec City during his father's stint with the Quebec Nordiques (now Colorado Avalanche). 3.1 Eastern . 1 pick. 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. Yea, even in 21 the AI lists are slightly different every time, or at least some times lol. At 26, Drouin could even turn his career around and become a fixture. Signed by the Winnipeg Jets as a free agent March 20, 2016, Tanev has scored 92 points (42 goals, 50 assists) in 295 regular-season games with the Penguins and Jets, and 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 32 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He has played 41 NHL games. Say what: "That physical part of it is where I'm going to find my spot in the lineup, and I've got to utilize it.'' -teammate Brad Marchand about young D-man during 2021 playoffs. Scored a late game-winning goal against Calgary during the 2020 run to the Stanley Cup final. There are also quite a few low-cost speculative possibilities on defense. William Eklund, Winger. Fun facts: Pronounced "oh-LEHK-see-ak." Rosen's analysis: Oleksiak is a big (6-foot-7, 255 pounds), strong, sturdy presence on the back end. That could be what Seattle is thinking. No doubt, there will be plenty of debate up until the Krakens expansion draft picks are revealed on Wednesday. I glowed about the polish since I played last (NHL 18), and embarked upon my own expansion draft franchise.I loved it in 2018 as I had limited player familiarity and no regional team to support, so I was thrilled to see create-a-team, expansion draft and division realignment all featured . (Hes definitely not a bargain in the purest sense, though. The focus has been on this trade the last little while. Undrafted from juniors despite a final season with 37 goals and 87 assists in 68 games. Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde, an assistant for the Lightning during their three trips to the final, told reporters in Ottawa: Ill never question Julien BriseBois. And Tampa Bay might not be done. Kane has long been one of the leagues most gifted wingers. The 24-year-old had his best offensive season in 2018-2019 when he scored 12 goals and 35 points with Blues' Stanley Cup Championship team. PLAYER DETAILS; 1-Connor Bedard. He won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019. The 2021 NHL Expansion Draft was an expansion draft that was conducted by the . Just completed his second full season with the Wild. Eduard al, RW, HC Kometa Brno (Czechia) Starting on Sunday (July 18), the Kraken open a window to exclusively negotiate with pending free agents who were not protected by NHL teams. The NHL's newest expansion team, the Seattle Kraken, continued to take shape on Wednesday night with the 2021 expansion draft. Around, Id say, Christmastime, he kind of said Im not gonna coach anymore and he said could I talk to you about being a candidate for the GM position, Poile said. PLAYER DETAILS; 33-Kasper Halttunen. If they want a captain in their first season, he's the guy. Seattle must choose a minimum of 20 players under contract for the 2021-22 regular . Fun facts:Lots of family connections to the sport. Signed one-year, two-way contract with Columbus in October 2020. He has 14 seasons with at least 21 goals and 13 years with at least 40 assists. What to know:Posted top-five numbers among all NHL goalies for save percentage (.927) and goals-against-average (2.07) during 2021-22 season. Broke his hand twice, worked through it during playoffs, getting ice time on first, second and third pairs. These items start out lower r. The two men have known each other for 41 years, dating back to Poiles time as the Washington Capitals GM. The Seattle Kraken have picked 30 players -- one per team, excluding the Vegas Golden Knights, who were exempt -- and announced them Wednesday at Gas Works Park in Seattle. He's a goal-scorer who can play center or right wing. He'll be a bottom-pair or No. Never say never, BriseBois said. Vasili Podkolzin, Vancouver Canucks. Montreal were originally scheduled to host the 2020 draft but were unable to do so due to the COVID-19 pandemic.For the first time since 1985, the team hosting the draft selected first overall.. Fun facts: An avid skateboarder, the 29-year-old Donskoi paid off the debt on a friend's skateboarding park in Finland after the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 25-year-old, 6-3, 208-pound D-man has played 179 NHL games. Hall went on to win 2017-18 league MVP honors while Larsson adjusted to his new team with strong seasons in 2019-20 and 2020-21. Upholding the top end of the class of '22 in NHL 22, Conor Geekie can reach an 85 overall rating in just three seasons, with the Power Forward on to hit or exceed 90-overall in the coming years. He is 16-5-5 with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage in 27 starts. when the puck drops on the 2021-22 season, the NHL will be a 32-team league with a new arena and team for fans to go have a look at . 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. Technically, Giordano ($6.75M) and others might not be bargains from a pure cap perspective. Personally, Im not super-high on Max Domi, but maybe hed explode offensively with his earning future on the line in a contract year? Led Oilers in scoring as rookie, named NHL All-Star, notched a career-high 34 goals in second season. "-Steven Stamkos, Lightning captain told Tampa Bay Tribune in early July. Daccord has two seasons remaining on a three-year contract he signed with the Senators on Oct. 17, 2020. Selected for 2018 U.S. Olympics team. The 29-year-old has one season remaining on a six-year contract he signed with Nashville on July 27, 2016. If the last sounds familiar, three-time Cup-winning NHL coach Joel Quenneville is his first cousin, once removed. Theyre either 22, 23, 24, 25, and theyre men. Appeared to date in 22 games with Philly over last two seasons. Oleksiak, who could have become an unrestrcited free agent on July 28 before signing with Seattle, had 148 hits and 88 blocked shots this season and scored 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in 56 games. What to know:During 2020-21 season, the 11-season veteran was on ice for 40 NYI goals vs. 27 against. New York got Tarasenko and depth defenseman Niko Mikkola in the trade with St. Louis. Now he will become the teams second general manager on July 1. It was my first training camp with the Capitals (in 1982) and Barry was an undrafted player, Poile said of their first meeting. 199) of the 2015 NHL Draft, the 24-year-old is 1-4-1 with a 3.50 GAA and .894 save percentage in nine NHL games (seven starts). 33) by Vancouver in the 2017 NHL Draft, Lind can become a restricted free agent July 28. Poile exits as the NHLs winningest GM with 1,519 victories in 39 years, but Nashville has won only one playoff series since making the Stanley Cup Finals in 2017. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. He's consistent and a winner. Toggle Dark Mode. But getting through the Atlantic Division with the Lightning and first-place Bruins and the East at-large with one of the Carolina Hurricanes, Devils or Rangers likely waiting in the conference final wont be easy. Rosen's analysis: Giordano may not be the player he was when he won the Norris Trophy in 2019, but he has miles left and his leadership qualities will go a long way for a team that could go through its share of ups and downs. This is a big opportunity for Soucy, who was playing behind Ryan Suter, Jared Spurgeon, Matt Dumba and Jonas Brodin in Minnesota. The first three selections were Juraj Slafkovsky going to the . The NHL is expanding to 32 teams beginning with the 2021-22 season, as the Seattle Kraken will join the Pacific Division. Older brother Chris is Calgary defenseman, making Brandon second Tanev to become teammate with new Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano. Friday, Oct. 15; The "NHL 22" global release for all consoles takes place on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. Driedger, who can become an unrestricted free agent July 28, was 14-6-3 with a 2.07 goals-against average, .927 save percentage and three shutouts in 23 regular-season games (all starts) this season. Or he might be perfect as the center on another line. 2023 Draft. Twarynski was selected instead of veteran forwards Jakub Voracek and James van Riemsdyk, and this pick gives the Kraken more flexibility with the NHL salary cap. He has one season remaining on a two-year contract he signed with Arizona on Oct. 9, 2020. Say what:"Jeremy is a great player for us. Gurianov, 25, is set to be a restricted . Maybe theyll shrug off Carey Prices $10.5M, noting how pivotal goaltending can be. The 29-year-old has four seasons remaining on a six-year contract he agreed to with Pittsburgh on July 1, 2019. Quebec native won 2017 World Juniors silver in 2017. FEBRUARY TOP 32 2023. Larsson has developed into a strong, reliable defender. 7 in the 2014 NHL Draft, he has one season remaining on a two-year contract he signed Oct. 27, 2020. ANAHEIM Forwards: Andrew Agozzino, David Backes, Sam Carrick, Chase De Leo, Ryan Getzlaf, Derek Grant, Danton Heinen, Adam Henrique, Vinni Lettieri,. Rosen's analysis: Donskoi fits with the versatile, in-your-face group of forwards the Kraken appear to be building through the expansion draft. He's out there competing and working his butt off." For whatever reason, Winnipeg has decided that that's not what they like in a defenceman. The 23-year-old played 41 games for New Jersey this season, scoring 10 points (three goals, seven assists). FR. I. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. After two seasons as a regular on the blue line with the Reign and having made positive progress at the conclusion of his rookie contract, re-signed a one-year, two-way contract extension in July 2017. Rosen analysis: Aggressiveness, energy and sandpaper define Tanev's game. Daccord was 1-3-1 with a 3.27 goals-against average and .897 save percentage in eight games (six starts) this season. Pause to celebrate an NHL franchise in Ontario, Canada's most populated province, drafting a first=ever player from the U.S. Southwest. Eberle scored 33 points (16 goals, 17 assists) in 55 regular-season games with the Islanders this season and 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff games. The 25-year-old has one season remaining on a two-year contract he signed with Pittsburgh on Sept. 18, 2020. Top penalty-killer for PIT. He signed with the Sharks as a free agent July 18, 2018. He'll be a top-nine forward for Seattle. Learn more about the players we select in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft . It seems to be working. He has played all 15 of his NHL seasons with the Flames. Hell also forfeit $15,000 in salary. After seven seasons in AHL and ECHL, 27-year-old (May birthday) broke through with Florida last two years with 21-8-4 record. Played 41 games in the 2020-21 season, notching three goals and seven assists in the bottom-six role played by many young forwards. Odds Enabled. He's likely not fit for a regular run on the first line and probably not the second line either if the Kraken are a playoff contender. Nothing wrong with Ondrej Palat. 'NHL 22' release date. Couldnt I get that just by waiting for Tomas Tatar during the normal free-agent period? Four-season line mate with former Seattle Thunderbirds star Mathew Barzal. What to know:Czech Republic-born goalie was second-round pick (39th overall) in the 2014 NHL, followed then-Capitals goalie and countryman Michal Neuvirth (2006, 34th overall). Quenneville signed a three-year entry level contract with NJD and eventually joined AHL Albany in 2016. Lafferty, also under contract beyond this year, gives Toronto more forward depth. Fun facts:cored a career-high two goals against Washington. Considering his age (29), his $5.167M cap hit may eventually look dicey (it expires after 2024-25). 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? He did not score a point in two games with Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League. 39) of the 2014 NHL Draft, Vanecek has one season remaining on a three-year contract he signed with Washington on July 1, 2019. Say what:"In my opinion, in order to be a star, you need to be a leader as well."-M.G. Similar jump from his first AHL season to the second, doubling his point total. He was an important player for the Stars, paired with Miro Heiskanen, and should be a top-four defenseman for the Kraken. Just last season, when Chicago had Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome, Kane scored 26 times and matched a career best with 66 assists in 78 games. There are some guys that changed franchises that got drafted later.. He did not play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs because of an upper-body injury. It's amazing to see. Toronto Maple Leafs. But it's too soon to say the Kraken hit a home run with Driedger. When set to High, stronger draft classes are generated more often every year. Three Hall of Famers went in the . What to know: A puck-moving defenseman, was a second-round pick by the Blues during the 2015 NHL Draft. 8 min read. Fun facts:His cousin is NHL defenseman Ben Lovejoy. For NHL 22, we wanted to make sure that players who play 5, 10, or more seasons earn their rightful glory and that starts with the new X-Factor storylines. In fact, he and fellow Kraken expansion draftee, Kole Lind (Vancouver) teamed up as a potent 1-2 punch. Cloud State, earning conference "Defensive Defenseman of Year" awards. His $7.5M cap hit is already pricey, but its his $9.5M actual salary that makes him an expensive gamble. The Penguins are just 11-14-4 when he doesn't play . The Lightning won the Stanley Cup back to back in 2020 and 21 and went to the final in 2022. He is the NHLs third-winningest coach with 914 victories, including stints with Washington where he won a Stanley Cup in 2018 and the New York Islanders from 2018-22. On March 14, 2021, Daccord was forced to start a game against Toronto followed by an injury to regular Senators goalie Matt Murray, who suffered an injury during warmups; Daccord made 33 saves in a 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs for his first career NHL victory. He spent six seasons with the EDM organization, including three stints with the Oilers before signing a three-year contract with the Dallas Stars. Selected by the Florida Panthers in the fourth round (No. The East, its a powerhouse, Fitzgerald said Sunday night. The Kraken are getting a defenseman who could be a big part of their future too. Jarry has been solid when healthy this season. 2017-18 Expansion Picks. With those caveats in mind, lets consider some of the best bargains/values among players available to the Kraken in the expansion draft. Say what:"He's a very big, mobile defenseman with a lot of upside. The Kraken have 12 players who have scored 10 goals or more for the team, best in the league. Selected by Winnipeg in the sixth round (No. The pair could work if chemistry develops. Previous Entry Draft. Shuttled between AHL and ECHL teams, called up for good for last 20 games of 2016-17 season. He played 12 games for Sharks in 2019-20 and another seven this season. He has 16 goals and 29 assists in 54 games, and his numbers have been hurt by the lack of talent around him. Lightning. Originally a 2015 sixth-round pick by Winnipeg in the NHL Draft he played two seasons of NCAA hockey with Michigan State University. Met his wife, Lauren Rodych-Eberle, in a high school math as 10th graders. This isnt about me leaving the Blackhawks, but this is an opportunity for me the Blackhawks did everything they could to put me in a great position and I will forever be grateful.. Scored his first NHL goal eight days later in a 6-4 win over Ottawa. It really is. Signed with Calgary, debuted in NHL in 2006 then took unorthodox step of playing a year with Moscow Dynamo of KHL before returning to Flames for 13 straight stellar seasons. He represented the Moose in the AHL all-star game in 2018 and won Dudley 'Red' Garrett Memorial Award as AHL Rookie of The Year. The NHL's 32nd team now has a full complement of players. The 23-year-old, who can become a restricted free agent July 28, scored three points (one goal, two assists) in 16 games this season. Geekie stands 196cm and 103kg, putting that frame to full use with his 92 strength, 91 stick checking, 93 slap shot power, and 91 wrist shot power. Steve_OS. "It helps me being a young guy playing with veterans. Anaheim Ducks A severely broken nose derailed the pandemic-affected 2020-21 season, which he finished on Vancouver's taxi squad. He can become a restricted free agent after next season, so Seattle should be getting a motivated defenseman. . Say what: "He's a 200-foot player you can put in different spots in your lineup. Fits goalie prototype for today's NHL: 6-4, 208 pounds with low center of gravity and efficient movement. What to know: Drafted No. The 24-year-old, who can become a restricted free agent July 28, had one assist in seven games this season. Which values would you chase? He should thrive if that stays the same, and could conceivably take a step up if not a leap in a more prominent role. "-Haydn discussing brother before first game. Surprisingly, there are paths forward for a number of team-building options. Rosen's analysis: Pitlick did not last long with the Kraken, getting traded to the Calgary Flames on July 22 for a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Make sure you have a few top players as starters and team leaders - go through each team once and identify . "The dream came true," Vanecek said, using the English he learned as an AHL rookie. It's hard to fault them. The Kraken must select at least: 14 forwards, nine defensemen, and three goalies. Selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round (No. Rosen analysis: If there were an order to the expansion draft the way there is to the NHL Draft, Gourde could have been the No. You can find the best young players to sign in NHL 22 Franchise Mode on your own by navigating to Rosters -> Edit Player and going through each team to find players with high potential. That was goalie Carey Price, but Seattle went conservative and decided getting a defenseman in Montreal's system was the way to go. The 1967 NHL draft occurred one day after the talent-filled expansion draft. Donskoi has two seasons remaining on a four-year contract he agreed to with the Avalanche on July 1, 2019. The 25-year-old was on the taxi squad and did not play in the NHL this season. BriseBois in previous years acquired defenseman David Savard (2021) and forwards Barclay Goodrow and Blake Coleman (2020) and lifted the Cup each time. If it remains a second-round selection, the Blackhawks will have eight picks in the first three rounds of the upcoming draft. Selected by Philadelphia in the third round (No. The 28-year-old had two assists in four Stanley Cup Playoff games. The Leafs would like to do that, and McCabe signed for two more seasons after this one certainly strengthens the blue line that has been one of their weaknesses. Rosen analysis: Blackwell is a solid pick. The other 30 teams (the Golden Knights cannot lose any players in this expansion draft) have made players made available to the Kraken . What to know: Playoffs standout for the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Lightning. He has one season remaining on a two-year contract he signed Feb. 14, 2020. In NHL 22, you can play two types of expansion drafts. They are presented here in reverse order. But Fitzgerald also pointed out the Lightning are still the best of the East until someone beats them. https://gfuel.ly/3jXPPfR Subscribe and become a Dorsal today! He has one season remaining on a two-year contract he signed with the Kings on April 10, 2020. He has top-pair potential and could also be a big piece of a trade if they want to go after a No. Now, in 2022-23? 1 overall pick in the draft and a chance to take Connor Bedard. His older brother, Peter, was drafted in seventh round by Columbus in 2013 NHL Draft. Right now, were raising our eyebrows at some big names like Carey Price becoming available to the Kraken in the expansion draft. While I like Nino Niederreiter, my reflex was to shrug at a play-driving, but occasionally light-scoring, winger. Say what:If you need to see Bastian's moves, here's a sample: VIEW. 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