Category: Dave Hakstol
Three Takeaways – Jaden Schwartz injured, Kraken take “sloppy” loss to Blackhawks
SeattleThat is not the way the Seattle Kraken wanted to start their four-game road trip, dropping a frustrating 4-3 result to a bad Chicago Blackhawks team on a day rife with bizarreness and distractions for that franchise. Seattle practically refused to take advantage, and instead spotted the ’Hawks two s...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Tanev hurt again, Canucks run away from Kraken
Vancouver CanucksAt Friday’s morning skate, Kraken coach Dave Hakstol said this: “Most importantly, it’s the start of the hockey game. The beginning of the game gives us an opportunity to build a 60-minute performance.” But after a 5-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, the Kraken bench boss was not happy with the way h...
Read moreSharks throttled in Seattle, 7-1
SeattleIn Seattle, the Kraken got their offense on track on Wednesday night in a 7-1 thrashing of the San Jose Sharks. “We were ready to go at the drop of the puck,” Seattle coach Dave Hakstol said. “We came out, … Continue reading → The post Sharks throttled in Seattle, 7-1 first appeared on Pro Hockey Ne...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Yamamoto stars for Kraken in shootout win over Islanders
New York Islanders…And a BIG exhale from the home faithful. The Seattle Kraken badly needed the two points they collected Thursday, getting a rare shootout victory over the New York Islanders for a 4-3 win. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for Seattle and eased the pain of a devastating overtime loss in...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken start well, but take another lopsided loss to Avalanche
AvalancheIt might be time to get concerned about this Kraken team. We’ve been preaching patience, expecting Seattle to eventually figure it out and rip off a bunch of wins in a row. We even (perhaps naively) thought such a streak could get started after coach Dave Hakstol gave his team a stern message and pu...
Read moreA “direct and honest” message from Dave Hakstol; Winterton’s whirlwind
Seattle KrakenSunday’s Seattle Kraken practice was a spicy one. Fresh off a 4-1 stinker of a loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, the team went back to work Sunday at Kraken Community Iceplex, looking to find the consistency that has been lacking in its game. The practice had a more serious tone to it than we...
Read moreSeattle Kraken Reassign Devin Shore
Brandon TanevThe Seattle Kraken have reassigned forward Devin Shore to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Forward Brandon Tanev, who has been out with an injury since October 10th, was a full participant in practice today in Seattle. In order to activate him and return him to coach Dave Hakstol...
Read moreKraken boil Avs with late goal
Philipp GrubauerIn Denver, the Seattle Kraken’s Oliver Bjorkstrand hot for a double on Thursday night, his second coming with 32 seconds left in regulation to give them a 4-3 win over the Avalanche. “I honestly barely remember it. I tried to … Continue reading → The post Kraken boil Avs with late goal first appeare...
Read moreKraken's Eberle out vs. Avs after skate cut to leg
KrakenKraken forward Jordan Eberle will miss the game at Colorado on Thursday night after suffering a cut to his leg from a skate blade during practice.
Read moreIt seems the Kraken have found the right mix of forward lines… for now
Tampa Bay LightningAs the Seattle Kraken prepared to take on the struggling Calgary Flames Saturday, line rushes at their morning skate looked familiar to what we’ve seen over the past week. Assuming nothing changes between practice and game time, this will be the third game in a row coach Dave Hakstol has trotted out...
Read moreKraken forward Burakovsky out 6-8 weeks after surgery for upper-body injury
KrakenAndre Burakovsky is expected to be out 6-8 weeks after the Seattle Kraken forward had surgery for an upper-body injury sustained in a 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. The 28-year-old fell awkwardly … Continue reading → The post Kraken forward Burakovsky out 6-8 w...
Read moreKraken will be without Tanev for at least a month
Seattle KrakenThe Seattle Kraken will be without Brandon Tanev for at least a month after the veteran forward sustained a lower-body injury in last week's season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Read moreKraken will be without Tanev for at least a month
Brandon TanevThe Seattle Kraken will be without Brandon Tanev for at least a month after the veteran forward sustained a lower body injury in last week's season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken lose dress rehearsal game, lineup becoming clearer
SeattleIt wasn’t quite the game the Seattle Kraken wanted to close out their preseason, but it wasn’t terrible, either. Seattle had a poor start, and at one point trailed 10-1 in shots on goal. But things balanced out as the game wore on, except on the scoreboard, which eventually tipped Edmonton’s way. Co...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken lose to Oilers but see plenty of positives
Leon DraisaitlIt’s easy to have negative feelings after a 4-1 loss, but in the preseason, it’s important to think about the *way* a team played. Plus, there will be ample time for negativity during the regular season, so let’s save those feelings for now. For Kraken fans, there were plenty of positives to take ou...
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