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Seattle Kraken expansion draft protected lists, available players

The Seattle Kraken are joining the NHL for the 2021-22 season and will play in the Pacific Division. The front office and coaching staff have taken shape, and Climate Pledge Arena is on track to be ready, but the team needs players. The Kraken will select one player each from 30 NHL teams, as the […]

Pittsburgh Penguins buy out defenseman Jack Johnson’s contract

Pittsburgh put the 33-year-old defenseman on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout. The Penguins signed Johnson to a five-year, $16.25 million contract in 2018, though he has often struggled during his two seasons with the team, and has become a lightning rod for fans. Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is in the middle of […]

Penguins acquire Kasperi Kapanen, 24, in multiplayer trade with Maple Leafs

The Penguins sent center Evan Rodrigues, defenseman David Warsofsky, forward Filip Hallander and their 2020 first-round draft pick (15th overall) to Toronto for Kapanen, the rights to KHL forward Pontus Aberg and defenseman Jesper Lindgren. “Kasperi is a good, young player that brings speed to our lineup and plays the way we want to play. […]

New York Giants’ defense takes hit with Xavier McKinney, David Mayo injuries

The Giants defense also lost linebacker David Mayo to a torn meniscus in his left knee. He started 13 games for the team last season. Both were believed to be noncontact injuries. McKinney missed the team’s intrasquad scrimmage on Friday but practiced in recent days. Mayo had been dealing with a knee issue. There is […]