Pierre LeBrun: Have been hearing from some team executives from around the NHL that the initial asking for side deals from Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis have been real high. There have been some teams with protection issues that were looking to get some certainty well before the protection lists are due.
Tocchet getting a third interview with the Kraken
Elliotte Friedman: The Kraken have a third interview scheduled with former Arizona Coyote head coach Rick Tocchet. Nothing is done but signs are pointing towards him.