Morning Skate

Wednesday Morning Skate: Release the Kraken

Published

3 years ago

July 21, 2021

Welcome to the Morning Skate, our roundup of links on Philly Hockey Now as well as other sites around the National Hockey Now network and hockey world!

Flyers News & Rumors

The Expansion Draft is tonight. Here are the potential impacts if Seattle selects Jakub Voracek, James van Riemsdyk, or Shayne Gostisbehere. (Philly Hockey Now)

Could Seattle actually go off the board and take a crack at Justin Braun or Robert Hagg. (Philly Hockey Now)

The Flyers announced their 2021 preseason schedule. We are just over two months away from hockey. (Philly Hockey Now)

Chuck Fletcher struck before the NHL roster freeze on Saturday. The Flyers acquired the top-pair defenseman they need in Ryan Ellis for Philippe Myers and Nolan Patrick. (Philly Hockey Now)

Adding Ryan Ellis is just the beginning for the Flyers this offseason. Buckle up, Flyers fans. (Philly Hockey Now)

The Flyers submitted their protection list for the Expansion Draft. (Philly Hockey Now)

In a National Hockey Now exclusive, we give some details on the upcoming 2021-22 NHL schedule. (Philly Hockey Now)

Vladimir Tarasenko has the Flyers on his trade list. Should Chuck Fletcher pull the trigger? (Philly Hockey Now)

Chuck Fletcher spoke at length about the Expansion Draft, NHL Draft, free agency, and much more. We break it all down. (Philly Hockey Now)

One of Fletcher’s big signings in Minnesota, Ryan Suter, was bought out. Could the two reunite in Philadelphia? The Flyers are suitors for Suter. (Philly Hockey Now)

A source confirmed to Philly Hockey Now that Brian Elliott will likely test free agency. (Philly Hockey Now)

Shayne Gostisbehere is an option for the Kraken if they want an offensive defenseman, but is it realistic? (Philly Hockey Now)
Now, James van Riemsdyk seems like the safest bet to land in Seattle, but could the Kraken go elsewhere? (Philly Hockey Now)
Jakub Voracek could be an option for the Kraken as well. He’ll be one of the best players available, but also have one of the largest contracts. (Philly Hockey Now)
Dave Hakstol was hired as the first coach of the Seattle Kraken. Could he impact their selection from the Flyers in the expansion draft? (Philly Hockey Now)

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Around the NHL

OTR: NHL Trade Market Set To ‘Explode’; Seth Jones, Shea Weber | PHN+ – (National Hockey Now)

The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning were already expected to be major players on the NHL trade market as they try to become cap compliant again, but could they still acquire a high-end player?

The Montreal Canadiens aren’t the Tampa Bay Lightning, and that’s why the Shea Weber news is not a sign that they’re about to pull a 2021 Lightning coup with the NHL salary cap.

The NHL trade market is expected to ‘explode’ in 3-2-1…