2021 NHL expansion draft
| 2021 NHL expansion draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | July 21, 2021 |
| Location | Gas Works Park Seattle |
| Overview | |
| League | National Hockey League |
| Expansion team | Seattle Kraken |
| Expansion season | 2021–22 |
The 2021 NHL expansion draft was an expansion draft that was conducted by the National Hockey League (NHL) on July 21, 2021, at Gas Works Park in Seattle. The draft took place to fill the roster of the league's expansion team for the 2021–22 season, the Seattle Kraken. The Kraken selected 30 players from 30 of the league's 31 teams, and 25 ultimately ended up playing for the team.