The Seattle Kraken selected goaltender Vitek Vanecek from the Capitals in the expansion draft, according to a report from Frank Seravalli, leaving Washington without a netminder who won 21 games during his rookie season.
Of the players the Capitals made available to the Kraken, Vanecek may have been the best value choice for the NHL’s newest franchise, which will begin play this season. Vanecek’s cap hit is $716,667 next season, according to Spotrac, a website that tracks contract data. The 25-year-old also produced well in his first NHL season, giving Seattle what looks to be a capable backup.