The Seattle Kraken, despite rumors, is not trading Eeli Tolvanen at the NHL trade deadline, reports The Fourth Period journalist David Pagnotta.

According to Pagnotta, Tolvanen would only move before the Friday night trade deadline if an NHL team is willing to pay a significant overprice for the Finnish winger.

Tolvanen is the only notable name among Seattle players who is in the last year of his contract. This is partly why his name has been circulating in trade rumors in recent weeks.

Extension already in the works?

NHL reporter Max Miller supports Pagnotta with his own additional information.

According to Miller, Tolvanen’s camp is preparing to negotiate a contract extension with Seattle within this week. This strongly suggests that the Kraken wants to keep the Finn in their ranks for the coming years.

The 26-year-old Tolvanen has represented the Kraken for just over three seasons. This season, he has recorded 31 points in 59 games with stats of 11+20.

Known for his good shot, the winger earns just over 3.4 million dollars this season.

Max Miller

@Real_Max_Miller
I’ll add to this: I’m told Tolvanen and his camp are expecting to start contract extension talks this week. The 26 year old would be a UFA after this season if no extension is reached. #SeaKraken

David Pagnotta

@TheFourthPeriod
Teams have checked in on Seattle’s Eeli Tolvanen, but unless it’s an overpayment I’m told the #SeaKraken are not planning to move him or their other pending UFAs. The team is focused on making the playoffs and adding.

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