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• Flames GM Brad Treliving on losing captain Mark Giordano in the NHL Expansion Draft: “In order for this not to happen was a price we couldn’t pay. If there was a way within reason for this not to happen . . . we certainly would have pursued it.” [Calgary Herald]
• Ron Francis put together his initial Seattle Kraken roster with cap space and the long game in mind. [Sportsnet]
• Taking a look at Vitek Vanecek, Joey Daccord, and Chris Driedger, the Kraken’s goaltending trio. [Sound of Hockey]
• Here’s the full Kraken roster from the NHL Expansion Draft. [PHT]
• Analyzing the roster with more moves to come from Francis and his staff. [PHT]
• The 2021-22 NHL schedule will be revealed Thursday night at 6 p.m. ET. [NHL.com]
• We do know who the Kraken will face in their home opener, and it’s the Canucks. [Pass it to Bulis]
• With so many leagues shut down and travel restricted, scouting for the 2021 NHL Draft was a unique experience. [TSN]
• A sign-and-trade deal between the Oilers and Maple Leafs could be executed Thursday with Zach Hyman heading west. [Oilers Nation]
• Could Christian Dvorak be a good fit with the Penguins? [Pensburgh]
• It took a while, but the Islanders have the growth and stability that makes them attractive to free agents. [NY Hockey Now]
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