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Will Seattle Kraken Forever Suffer From Their Expansion Draft MISTAKES? (Ft. RJ Eskanos)
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- Sep 2, 2026
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- 2470
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Summary
Seattle Kraken’s expansion philosophy sets them apart from the Vegas Golden Knights—did the front office play it too safe? Zaiem Beg and guest RJ Eskanos from Emerald City Hockey dissect what the Kraken did, what they could have done, and how the landscape of NHL expansion has shifted. The discussion spotlights the key differences in strategy, with Vegas cashing in on bold side deals and draft capital, while the Kraken missed out on similar returns amid a flat salary cap and a more cautious approach by Ron Francis. Check out RJ's video on the expansion draft re-draft on the Emerald City Hockey channel: https://youtu.be/D9UrHMUzxCQ?si=jt1FEUjiLaZa6-kc