Top 3 Kraken NHL Trade Deadline Candidates, Ranked

The Seattle Kraken has several assets that could be moved ahead of Monday's NHL Trade Deadline. rnrnThe Kraken has three players on TSN Hockey's Trade Bait List , not including their abundance of cap space. Seattle could opt to move different roster players, or use their extra cap space to take on some larger contracts. In any event, the Kraken figure to make a few significant moves while being far out of playoff contention in the competitive Western Conference.rnrn[nextslide teaser="3.%20Colin%20Blackwell" /]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_2225" align="alignnone" width="3200"] SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 13: Colin Blackwell #43 of the Seattle Kraken against the Minnesota Wild during the second period on November 13, 2021 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)[/caption]rn Colin Blackwell rnBlackwell is the 56th ranked asset on TSN's trade board with a week to go until deadline day. The 28-year-old has 8 goals and 16 points through 37 games this season. He missed the beginning of the year while recovering from a lower-body injury he suffered over the summer. Blackwell is coming off a career-best campaign with the New York Rangers in 2020-21, where he put together 12 goals and 22 points in 47 games. If he finishes the season strong, he could top those totals with Seattle or whatever team he joins at the deadline.rnrnBlackwell could fit in with several wild-card teams looking to add offense at the deadline. Possible suitors include the Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, and Vancouver Canucks.rnrn[nextslide teaser="2.%20Calle%20Jarnkrok" /]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_2328" align="alignnone" width="3200"] ELMONT, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 02: Calle Jarnkrok #19 of the Seattle Kraken against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on February 02, 2022 (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)[/caption]rn Calle Jarnkrok rnJarnkrok is listed among TSN's top 30 trade assets available at the deadline. The versatile forward has 12 goals and 26 points through 49 games so far this season. Jarnkrok is on pace to finish right around his career bests in goals (16 - twice) and points (35 in 2017-18). He has won over 49 percent of his faceoffs and has been crucial for Seattle on special teams.rnrnOn an expiring $2 million contract, Jarnkrok provides an affordable middle-six winger for a team trying to contend. Look for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Vegas Golden Knights to be in the mix.rnrn[nextslide teaser="1.%20Mark%20Giordano" /]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_2063" align="alignnone" width="3200"] LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 12: Mark Giordano #5 of the Seattle Kraken skates with the puck against Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of the Kraken's inaugural regular-season game at T-Mobile Arena on October 12, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Kraken 4-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)[/caption]rn Mark Giordano rnThe Kraken captain has been involved in trade rumors since his selection at the expansion draft. TSN has Giordano as the seventh most likely player to be traded by the deadline. At age 38, the former Norris Trophy winner leads Kraken defensemen in assists (17) and is tied for most goals among their defensemen (6).rnrnA veteran of over 1,000 NHL games, Giordano can provide tremendous leadership and experience down the stretch for a playoff team. Several contenders with defensive struggles could look to acquire the Calgary Flames legend. Giordano should be targeted by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota Wild, and Edmonton Oilers, among other teams.rnrn[story_link_related select_cta="related_story" description="4%20Possible%20Trade%20Destinations%20for%20Kraken%20Giordano" url="https://krakenchronicle.com/2022/03/08/trade-destinations-kraken-giordano/" /]

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