2021 NHL Expansion Draft First Selection
Mark Giordano was the first overall pick in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft.
The first overall selection in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft was defenseman Mark Giordano, selected from the Calgary Flames.
Quick Facts
- Franchise
- Seattle Kraken (32nd NHL team)
- Event
- 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
- Pick position
- 1st overall
- Player selected
- Matt Luff
- Player position
- Forward (Left Wing)
- Player source team
- San Jose Sharks
- Season entered
- 2021–22 (inaugural)
Lore & Background
The Seattle Kraken selected Mark Giordano as their first overall pick in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft, held on July 21, 2021, at Gas Works Park in Seattle, Washington.
Reader's Guide
The Kraken followed the same rules as the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft, selecting 30 players from 30 teams. Mark Giordano was the first player chosen.
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