2021 NHL Draft top 10 moments
Kraken history; Hughes, Dach brothers united; Doan to Coyotes among highlights by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
The Buffalo Sabres stocked up on future assets to help fast-track their rebuild at the 2021 NHL Draft.
The Sabres made 11 picks, including two in the first round Friday: defenseman Owen Power at No. 1, and right wing Isak Rosen at No. 14.
The draft was held virtually for the second time in its 59-year history and had plenty of firsts.
Here are 10 moments to remember from the 2021 draft:
Seattle s historic pick
The expansion Seattle Kraken, who begin play next season, chose center Matthew Beniers from the University of Michigan with the No. 2 pick Friday as the first NHL Draft pick in their history.
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Seattle Kraken first signing may indicate who they take from the New York Rangers in Expansion Draft By Anthony Scultore
The Seattle Kraken have finally provided hockey trivia fans with the answer to the question:
who was the first ever Kraken player?
When the question comes up during Jeopardy or while playing your favorite Sports Trivia game remember the name Luke Henman. On Wednesday, the 21 year-old captain of the Blainville-Boisbriand in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League was signed to a three-year deal to become the first ever Kraken.
Seattle Kraken sign first player: Luke Henman
Seattle Kraken GM, Ron Francis is familiar with the kid who was drafted by his last team the Carolina Hurricanes in the fourth round of the 2018 draft. Another former employee of the Canes, Robert Kron is the directory of amateur scouting and worked directly with Francis on the decision to sign Henman.
The Seattle Kraken made franchise history today, announcing the addition of the first player in the team’s young history.
The Kraken officially joined the NHL as a full-member franchise on April 30, after paying the final $650 million expansion fee. It means that the team can now do things like sign and trade for players, attend league meetings, vote on rule proposals, and receive confidential league information.
Most of the players that will take to the ice for the Kraken next season will be acquired on July 21 in the expansion draft. Until then, expect the franchise to make small moves like the one announced today.
Originally posted on Pro Hockey Rumors | By Gavin Lee | Last updated 5/12/21
The Seattle Kraken have their Reid Duke. The newest NHL franchise signed the first player in franchise history, inking Luke Henman to a three-year, entry-level contract. Henman was originally drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2018 but was never signed, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Kraken GM Ron Francis was actually already gone from the Hurricanes organization when it picked Henman, but he is obviously familiar with the player. He released a short statement on his first signing: Our scouts have been watching players all year. In this case, Mike Dawson has been a strong supporter for Luke. Robert Kron and Tony McDonald like him too.