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Release The Kraken: Local NHL Players Headed To Seattle After Expansion Draft

SEATTLE (CBSNewYork) — The NHL released the Kraken on Wednesday as the new Seattle franchise held their expansion draft in the Emerald City.

They had to select at least one player from every NHL team, except the Vegas Golden Knights.

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That means some local players are headed to the Northwest.

#Isles News: Jordan Eberle has been selected by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. pic.twitter.com/bNRzwbunWb

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) July 22, 2021

The Kraken selected New York Islanders stalwart Jordan Eberle.