Three Takeaways – Montour scores hat trick, Kraken roll over Canadiens 8-2

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Seattle Kraken Sign Joey Daccord to 5-Year Extension

The Seattle Kraken had a busy offseason in terms of lengthy contracts. Through the 2028-29 season, Matty Beniers, Chandler Stephenson, Brandon Montour, and Adam Larsson will all be under contract…

Three Takeaways – Shane Wright outstanding in 6-2 Kraken win over Oilers; Jared McCann injured

There was a lot to like from the Seattle Kraken’s 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in their preseason finale at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday—but also some reason for concern. While players like Shane Wright, Brandon Montour, and Philipp Grubauer indicated they were ready for the regular season,...

Sound Analysis: Projecting the Chandler Stephenson era of Kraken hockey

Just moments after free agency opened on July 1 the Seattle Kraken stole headlines, announcing the team had signed defenseman Brandon Montour to a seven-year, $50 million contract. The move may have been a bit of “zag” for those expecting a forward addition, but Montour was a premier piece. And the...

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Flyers, Ducks

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Brandon Montour commented on the fact he was seriously considering the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency before signing with the Seattle Kraken. Meanwhile, the…

Forecasting the Kraken power play for 2024-25

Several weeks have passed since the Seattle Kraken made a significant splash in free agency by committing $90 million to two high-profile signings. Assuming no trades on the horizon, the Kraken’s roster appears set for the 2024-25 season. I have previously stated on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast that...

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Rangers, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could the Florida Panthers trade Aaron Ekblad after losing Brandon Montour and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to free agency? Is Jacob Trouba staying with the New York…

Kraken make another splash, signing Chandler Stephenson for seven years

After signing defenseman Brandon Montour to the largest contract in franchise history at the opening of free agency on Monday, Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis raised eyebrows for a second time by signing center Chandler Stephenson to a seven-year contract that carries a $6.25 million aver...

Cup champion Montour signs contract with Kraken

Kraken reportedly signing defenseman Brandon Montour to monster contract

The Seattle Kraken are set to sign Brandon Montour, one of the top defensemen on the free agent market, to a seven-year, $50 million contract, as reported by Pierre Lebrun of The Athletic. Montour, 30, had a career year in 2022-23 with the Florida Panthers, racking up an impressive 73 points (16 goa...

Kypreos Reports Maple Leafs Interested in Montour & Tanev

Former NHL player and current TV personality Nick Kypreos recently reported in this article for the Toronto Star that the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in both Brandon Montour and…

AHL alumni ready to square off in Stanley Cup Final

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are ready to face off for the Stanley Cup, and the finalists’ rosters are stocked with graduates of the American Hockey League.Evan Bouchard, Brandon Montour Edmonton, the parent club of the … Continue reading → The post AHL alumni ready...

Ducks Should Pursue Brandon Montour Reunion in Free Agency

The Anaheim Ducks will be searching for a right-handed defenseman when free agency begins on July 1. The Ducks should strongly consider pursuing Brandon Montour of the Florida Panthers, as…

Brandon Montour ignites brawl after scoring goal and pretending to lick Brad Marchand

The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins saw their second-round playoff series hit a new level of animosity on Wednesday night. Defenseman Brandon Montour scored Florida’s sixth goal of the game late in the Panthers’ 6-1 victory over the Bruins in Game Two and his ensuing celebration lit the flame of...

Brandon Montour ignites brawl after scoring goal and pretending to try and lick Brad Marchand

The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins saw their second-round playoff series hit a new level of animosity on Wednesday night. Defenseman Brandon Montour scored Florida’s sixth goal of the game late in the Panthers’ 6-1 victory over the Bruins in Game Two and his ensuing celebration lit the flame of...