Expansion Draft: Seattle Kraken May Have Found Their Starting Goaltender

The Seattle Kraken have July 17 marked on their calendars.as the deadline looms for every team in the NHL to submit their protected list for the expansion draft. From there the fun begins and the Kraken will announce their roster on July 21. Today we look at a couple of Dallas Stars who could be headed to Seattle and one would certainly leave a gaping hole in Texas. 

For educational purposes:

• Teams must submit their protected lists to the league by July 17
• Each team must submit a protected list of seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie OR eight skaters and one goalie
• Any player with a no-movement clause must be protected unless the player waives it
• Each team must expose two forwards, one defenseman, and one goalie who are under contract and played at least 40 games this past season or 70 combined games over the last two seasons
• Any player with a career-ending injury is exempt from selection
• All first- and second-year players, as well as unsigned draft picks, are exempt from selection

Stars Players to Watch:

Anton Khudobin: Khudobin found a home in Dallas as he became a household name with the Stars. Even though he's 35, the Kraken would be dumb to pass up on the netminder. While last season wasn't his best year as Dallas was dealing with a ton of injuries, back in 2019-20, he went 16-8-4 with a 2.22 GAA and a .930 save %. Elite numbers and someone who may pair nicely with Braden Holtby in Seattle for the next two seasons.

Jason Dickinson: The former first-round pick is coming into his own and showing potential to be a top-six forward. At 26 the 6'2 winger would bring some size to the Kraken and someone who is versatile to play up and down the lineup. Last season he tallied 15 points in 51 games and with more ice-time could flourish. Dickinson also has 40 games of Stanley Cup Playoffs experience under his belt which never hurts a dressing room. If the Kraken don't take Khudobin, expect Dickinson to come off the board.

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