The 2021 NHL expansion draft is on Wednesday night, but many decisions have already been leaked. It appears as though the Seattle Kraken will take RW Colin Blackwell from the New York Rangers.
I've got confirmation that #SeaKraken will select Colin Blackwell from #NYR
I see that @RickCarpiniello said the same, but no word on any potential trade at the moment.
— Vince Z. Mercogliano (@vzmercogliano) July 21, 2021
The Kraken were almost certainly between Blackwell and winger Julien Gauthier, but it looks like they opted to go with the proven and experienced veteran over a younger guy who has potential but lacks experience.