One prevailing truth about roster-building in the NHL’s salary cap era is that no matter the team, receiving surplus value from players on entry-level contracts (ELCs) is crucial for making efficient use of a finite resource. The NHL’s cap ceiling will remain relatively unchanged for at least this upcoming season, so finding value in the sub-$1 million range could prove to be the difference this year.
Even though the Seattle Kraken enjoyed an incredible sophomore campaign in which they improved upon their debut season point total by 40 points, they could stand to bolster their roster with prospects ready to make the jump to the NHL on a full-time basis.
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