The Seattle Kraken added to their attacking ranks on Monday (December 12th), putting in a successful waiver claim for winger Eeli Tolvanen, a former first-round pick from the Nashville Predators. The Finnish forward was selected 30th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and has struggled to deliver on his draft pedigree thus far in his career.
Tolvanen represents a relatively inexpensive (owed $1.45 million through the 2023-24 season) option for the Kraken and, at only 23 years old, is just about to enter his prime years. Let’s dive into why this move makes sense for the organization and what Tolvanen can offer the team if all goes right in their new arrangement.
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