*The Seattle Kraken have made their selection from the Flyers via the expansion draft and it’s not exactly who we all thought. [BSH]
*Though the Flyers didn’t lose any significant piece off their roster to the Kraken, they also didn’t shed any significant salary — which is still on GM Chuck Fletcher’s offseason checklist. [40% off at the Athletic]
*More on Seattle’s move to nab a depth piece from the Flyers rather than an expensive piece. [NBCSP]
*Philly fans know how to tailgate with the best of them, and here’s a chance this fall to put those skills to the test with the SB Nation Philly gang. [BSH]
*Ryan Ellis is shocked, but ready to get started in Philadelphia — and ready to do whatever needed to win. [NHL]
*Checking in on some offseason rumors, from available players via trade and more. [TSN]
*Adam Larsson, a potential free agent fit on defense, has agreed to a deal with the Kraken, so that’s off the list of options for Fletcher to bolster his defense. [Sportsnet]
*After Larsson, where the Flyers could pivot in free agency to improve defensively. [Inquirer]
