The Canes elected to protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie. Here is the team's protection list.
Forwards
Defensemen
Goalie
The collection of Canes players exempt from the Expansion Draft is highlighted by Martin Necas, who played his second full NHL season in 2020-21, in addition to top prospects Seth Jarvis, Ryan Suzuki and more, plus all of the team's unsigned draft picks.
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That means that the following Canes players have been exposed for potential selection in the Expansion Draft.
Forwards
Defensemen
Goalies
The Seattle Kraken will select one player from each team (excluding the Vegas Golden Knights) for a total of 30 players. Seattle must draft at least 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders, leaving four "wild card" roster spots. Of the 30 players the Kraken select, 20 must be under contract for the 2021-22 season.
The Kraken have until Wednesday, July 21 at 10 a.m. ET to make and submit their Expansion Draft selections, and the 32nd NHL member club's roster will then be revealed at 8 p.m. ET that night on ESPN2.
