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Eeli Tolvanen News
The Kraken have signed Eeli Tolvanen to a two-year contract worth $6.95 million ($3.475M AAV).

Tolvanen played up and down the Kraken's top-9 last season, finishing with a career-high 41 points (16G / 25A) in 81 games. The Kraken's most used and most consistent line throughout the season was Tolvanen with Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand, a trio that will likely see a lot of time together this upcoming season as well.

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Tolvanen (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Friday vs. St. Louis.

Tolvanen is battling an undisclosed ailment and his status is up in the air ahead of Friday's matchup against the St. Louis Blues. After scoring seven points (2G / 5A) during a five-game point streak, Tolvanen has been held to only one point (1G / 0A) in his last five games.

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The Kraken have claimed Eeli Tolvanen off of waivers from the Predators.

Tolvanen has two goals and two assists (four points) in 13 games with the Predators this season. Since being selected No.30 overall in 2017, Tolvanen has picked up 51 points (25G / 26A) in 135 career NHL games. To make room for Tolvanen, the Kraken waived Karson Kuhlman.

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Tolvanen has been activated from COVID-19 protocol and is expected to play Tuesday.

Tolvanen missed three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play vs. the Canucks. Tolvanen, who has six goals and nine assists (15 points) in 42 games this season, should be back on the second line with Ryan Johansen and Luke Kunin.

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Tolvanen (upper-body) will play Tuesday vs. the Sharks.

Tolvanen was hurt early in Sunday's game in Minnesota but will be available for Tuesday's game vs. San Jose. Tolvanen has had a quiet start to the season, scoring just one goal with no assists in six games. His shot volume (3.33 SOG/gm) is an encouraging sign that the goals could start to pour in.

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Tolvanen is expected to be a healthy scratch in Game 1.

Tolvanen had a nice season, scoring 11 goals with 11 assists in 40 games. However, according to the Predators projected lineup, they will go with a heavier lineup which would have Tolvanen sitting in Viktor Arvidsson's return. Taking Tolvanen out will surely hurt the Predators' power-play.

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