Winners and losers from NHL's expansion draft: Release the Kraken

Morning, friends. The NHL's 32nd team has its players. Can't wait for Liam Neeson to say "release the Kraken" on repeat next season. All. The. Time. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sports Thursday, July 22 Morning, friends. The NHL's 32nd team finally has its players. Can't wait for Liam Neeson to say "release the Kraken" on repeat next season. All. The. Time.  The Seattle franchise took a major step by picking its team Wednesday night, headlined by Mark Giordano (Flames) and Jordan Eberle (Islanders). In total, general manager Ron Francis selected 15 forwards, 12 defensemen and three goaltenders. We broke down the winners and losers of the draft  and examined all 30 picks here.  👀 What everyone's talking about: The Tokyo Olympic Games don't officially start until Friday with the opening ceremony, but there's already a strong dose of controversy. For starters, there's significant outcry that the Olympics are even happening with fear of COVID-19 spreading. A US beach volleyball player tested positive for COVID-19 and was ruled out of Olympics. On Thursday, the director of the Olympics opening ceremony was fired over Holocaust comments. And American fencer Alen Hadzic, under investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct, is participating at the Olympics but facing restrictions. He vented about how he's been treated in Tokyo so far.  The Seattle Kracken draft picks (L-R) Jordan Eberle, Chris Driedger, Chris Tanev, Jamie Oleksiak, Haydn Fleury and Mark Giordano following the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft at Gas Works Park in Seattle. Alika Jenner, Getty Images 🥇 Major Team USA wins: The American softball team beat Canada 1-0. The games are being played on a baseball field, but that doesn't faze Olympians one bit. The US women's soccer team was making no excuses following a 3-0 loss to Sweden. "We got our asses kicked, didn't we?" Megan Rapinoe told reporters.  🗞USA TODAY's inside scoop: We've got you covered on the television front. We spoke to Mike Tirico about the challenge of hosting an Olympics that promises to be like no other.  Winners and losers of the Seattle Kraken expansion draft A look at the winners and losers of the NHL expansion draft after the Seattle Kraken added 30 players. Simone Biles does new vault, surprising even some of her team NBC's face of Olympics coverage embraces challenge of unprecedented... Oklahoma, Texas could cash in on SEC move, but it would be costly 'Softball-field-like:' Softball on baseball field doesn't faze... This Power Five commish isn't sold on 12-team College Football... This American player may have best shot at beating Djokovic in Tokyo Are the Cowboys a championship team? 5 takeaways as camp opens How many Olympians are from your state? Meet every athlete on Team USA Director of Olympics opening ceremony fired over Holocaust comments April Ross, at 39, pushes herself to limit in quest for Olympic gold Big 12 football powers to SEC? There are some sticking points 'I am at peace.' Bowden diagnosed with terminal medical condition US fencer accused of sexual misconduct unhappy with treatment at... Can Suns remain an NBA title contender? 'This is just the beginning'   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102