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The 2021 NHL offseason is here and it's already buzzing with activity. But, before the usual events like the draft and free agency commence, the NHL's newest franchise gets, er, Krakenon building their roster.Yep, the Seattle Kraken is officially official and they'rehere to steal your favorite team's player. Just like previous expansion years most recently the Golden Knights in 2017 the Kraken Justin Turner Jersey will be selecting players from every team but Vegas.Here's everything you need to know as the NHL's 32nd franchise begins to take form.MORE: When is the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft?Date: Wed.,July Joe Kelly Jersey 21Time: 8p.m. ETTwo days before the next generation of NHL stars are selected, general manager Ron Francis, head coach Dave Hakstoland staffwill select 30 guys to fill their roster. The draft will be held live from Seattle.EXPANSION DRAFT: | What channel is the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft on?TV (U.S.): ESPN2TV (Canada): SN, SN Max Muncy Jersey Now, TVA SportsLive stream: The draft is scheduled for July 21 beginning at 8 p.m. ET.ESPN2 will broadcast the event live in the United States, marking the beginning of the network'snew contract with the NHL. Fans in Canada can see who they lose from their teams' roster on SN, SN Now and TVA Sports.What are the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft rules?This year's expansion draft is following the same rules asthe ones the Golden Knights had in 2017.Here's the breakdown.For the 30 NHL teams:They can protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie OR eight skaters (any combination of forwards and defensemen) and one goalie.Players that do not need to be protected and cannot be selected: first- and second-year playersand unsigned draft picks.Any player that has a no-movement clause must be protected. Players can waive it and will then be left unprotected. As of July 15,, ,and Kenley Jansen Jersey the Stars Ben Bishop have reportedly waived theirs.One of the exposed defensemen and two forwards must not only be under contract in 2021-22 but must have played in 27 or more games in 2021OR played in 54 or more NHL games between 2019-20.An exposed goaltendermust be under contract in 2021-22 or is a pending restricted free Fernando Valenzuela Jersey agent.Players on long-term injured reserve, and with potential career-ending injuries who have mi sed more than the previous 41 consecutive games (or who otherwise have been confirmed to have a career-threatening injury) cannot be protected and may also be exempt from being picked.MORE:For the Kraken:They must select 30 players at least 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders.At least 20 of those players must be under contract for 2021-22 and have a value between 60 and 100 percent of the upper limit($81.5 million) of the salary cap.A player selected Enrique Hernandez Jersey cannot be bought out until next summer.Important dates before the 2021 NHL Expansion DraftFriday: Deadline for players to waive their no-movement clauses.Saturday: A freeze on trade,waivers and signings begins at 3 p.m. ET. This runs through Thursday at 1 p.m. ET. Teams are also required to have their Clayton Kershaw Jersey protected lists in by 5 p.m. ET to the NHL and NHLPA.Sunday: Beginning at 10 a.m. ET, the Kraken will have an interview period for pending UFA/RFAs that were left unprotected. The protected lists are also expected to be revealed on Sunday.Wednesday: The big day! But first, at 10 a.m. ET the Kraken must submit their picks to the NHL Chris Taylor Jersey and NHLPA.Why are the Golden Knights exempt?Only 30 teams will lose a player becausethe Golden Knights, the NHL's now second-youngest team, is exempt from this year's expansion draft. , it was a deal Vegas owner Bill Foley made with the NHL back in 2016. The crux, they don't get a chunk of Seattle's$650 million expansion fee. |
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