2 Seattle Kraken Players Most Likely to be Traded

Welcome to the NHL, Seattle Kraken. So far it hasn't been going so well for the league's 32nd franchise and they're having a hard time scoring goals and keeping the puck out of their own net. While they turned heads with some of their player selections, it sounds like some changes could be on the way soon.

The Kraken have begun to waive some veteran players and have been named recently in some trade rumors involving the New York Rangers. Regardless, we know changes will eventually come for the Kraken, just look at what Vegas has done with their roster. 

2 Kraken Likely On The Move Next

Mark Giordano: Don't expect 'Gio' to be the captain past the trade deadline as the veteran blue liner is most likely getting dealt. There were rumblings he never wanted to be selected and leave Calgary, but he's put on a face for the franchise and has done a great job as captain so far. The 38-year-old is having a decent season on the ice with seven points in 15 games. 

His $6.75 million salary isn't ideal but acquiring him for only half of the season solves the money issue for a lot of clubs. Expect to hear the Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals all involved in the trade buzz surrounding the former Norris trophy winner.

Calle Jarnkrok: The 30-year-old versatile forward is a pending free agent and someone Kraken general manager Ron Francis will look to move on from for a prospect or draft pick. Jarnkrok has yet to record a point in 10 games with Seattle so far this season and he's seen his ice-time decline because of the lack of production. Other teams will have to look to previous seasons where with the Nashville Predators, Jarnkrok put up 30-point seasons on the regular. With 63 Stanley Cup Playoff games under his belt, there's going to be interest from contending teams to add Jarnkrok to provide depth to their forward group. Expect to see a number of Western Conference teams get involved for his services.

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