SPRING 2022, VOLUME 3
Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft: Strategic Approaches
AUTHORS
Jacob Malter, University of Pennsylvania (Moneyball Academy)
Dov Shore, University of Pennsylvania (Moneyball Academy)
Maxwell Dubow, University of Pennsylvania (Moneyball Academy)
Michael Kuhl, University of Pennsylvania (Moneyball Academy)
ABSTRACT
The new NHL team, the Seattle Kraken, will select players in an expansion draft. Advanced hockey data has limitations as a general predictor of protected player value because it is often too specific, yet it is very good for comparing players. Generally, teams protect their best players, but they also favor younger players and better contracts. Additional factors include injury, depth, and AHL prowess.
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