Per Chris Johnston, the Seattle Kraken have reportedly taken Calle Järnkrok as their selection from the Nashville Predators in the 2021 expansion draft.
Hearing the #SeaKraken preserved more valuable cap space by passing on Ryan Johansen and Matt Duchene in Nashville.
Belief is they will select Calle Järnkrok instead.— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 21, 2021The Järnkrok pick isn’t much of a surprise. He was the primary name mentioned in mock drafts and rumors since the protection lists became public over the past weekend.