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Six Americans Alumni Exposed for 2021 NHL Expansion Draft

July 19, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release

The National Hockey League announced on Sunday the Available and Protected Lists for the 30 NHL Clubs who will provide players to the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft.

Six former Tri-City Americans are among the players left exposed to be selected by the Kraken, including Montreal Canadiens star goaltender Carey Price.

The Kraken will select one player from 30 NHL teams, as the Vegas Golden Knights are exempt from the draft. The selections will be revealed beginning on Wednesday at 5 p.m. PT during a 90-minute special on ESPN2.

Americans Alumni Available in 2021 NHL Expansion Draft:

Jake Bean (D) - Carolina Hurricanes

Eric Comrie (G) - Winnipeg Jets

Chris Driedger (G) - Florida Panthers

Morgan Geekie (F) - Carolina Hurricanes

Carey Price (G) - Montreal Canadiens

Parker Wotherspoon (D) - New York Islanders

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