The Seattle Kraken took more than just Tyler Pitlick from the Coyotes. The NHL’s newest team also claimed the Coyotes’ spot in the weak Pacific Division and forced their move into the Central Division.
The Coyotes will now have to deal with long-distance travel and more formidable teams come next season. The Kraken built their team with the same expansion draft rules that allowed the Vegas Golden Knights to reach the Stanley Cup Finals in their inaugural season.
Although the Kraken are not expected to have nearly as much success as the Golden Knights, they still have a chance to make the playoffs.