The list of players protected in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft for the Seattle Kraken was released Sunday.
The 30 other NHL teams (not including the Vegas Golden Knights) had the option to protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie; or eight skaters and one goalie. All players with a continuing and effective no-move clause had to be protected. All first- and second-year professionals are exempt from selection, as are unsigned draft choices.
The Kraken have until 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday to submit their expansion draft selections. They must choose 30 players, one from each team, and must take a minimum of 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goalies from the lists of unprotected players.
