SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: The NHL's newest franchise Seattle Kraken flies a flag outside its Team Store with the Space Needle in the background on August 21, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jim Bennett/Getty Images)
Four years ago, the NHL’s first foray into expansion since the start of the millennium occurred, with the Vegas Golden Knights becoming the 31st team. What they have accomplished since has been of historic proportions for an expansion franchise.
This week will see the Seattle Kraken hold their expansion draft. After Vegas selected William Carrier from the Buffalo Sabres in 2017, it will be intriguing to see who Seattle chooses from Buffalo to join their roster.