Category: Kraken
Kraken Should Start Shane Wright in the AHL This Season
Shane WrightOnce again, the have a big decision to make when it comes to Shane Wright. After bouncing around between the NHL, American Hockey League (AHL), World Juniors, and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), the expectation is he will spend the majority of the season in one place where he can get some games in...
Read moreDeep Sea Blue Chips – ranking Seattle’s top prospects
Seattle KrakenWelcome to the inaugural Deep Sea Blue Chips, a ranking of the top Seattle Kraken prospects according to public scouting services and prospect analysts. As mentioned on Episode 252 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, I compiled seven public sources providing rankings of the best prospects in the Kraken...
Read moreFour Seattle Kraken prospects to watch at rookie camp
KrakenThe Seattle Kraken kick off official hockey activities with a two-day rookie camp on Monday and Tuesday, before the full training camp starts Thursday. A lot of the players that will attend the rookie portion are players we saw in the development camp the Kraken hosted in July, but expect higher int...
Read moreSeattle Kraken season preview
Colorado AvalancheIn Seattle, there is optimism, indeed, excitement, for the coming 2023-24 NHL season. The Kraken made it to the post season and acquitted themselves well in two rounds. Seattle ousted the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the season, … Continue reading → The post Seattle Kraken season preview...
Read morePreliminary analysis: Kraken playoff potential
KrakenLast offseason I did a series of articles that analyzed – at a high level – just how much the Kraken would need to improve to be contending for a playoff spot in their second season. At the time, the analysis was met with a bit of cynicism after such an abysmal inaugural season in […] The post Preli...
Read moreSeattle Kraken Sign Mitch Reinke
CapFriendlySaturday: The Kraken have officially announced Reinke’s signing. Friday: In a confirmed transaction according to CapFriendly, the Seattle Kraken have signed forward Mitch Reinke to a one-year, $775K two-way contract for the 2023-24 NHL season. Reinke had previously spent the last two seasons playing...
Read moreSeattle Kraken Sign Devin Shore
KrakenThe Seattle Kraken announced they’ve signed forward Devin Shore to a one-year, two-way contract today. The deal will carry the league minimum cap hit of $775K. PuckPedia reports his minor-league salary is $250K. Shore will now look to crack a deep Kraken forward group that has remained largely uncha...
Read moreDigging into Seattle Kraken faceoff data
Morgan GeekieOn last week’s episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, I forecasted that the biggest need for the Seattle Kraken early in the 2023-24 NHL season will be a right-handed center. This was not the first time I mentioned the need after the Kraken chose to not qualify the only right-handed center on the t...
Read moreJoonas Donskoi retires, lingering questions before Kraken training camp
KrakenBefore we get to the meat of this story, a bit of Kraken news, as Joonas Donskoi announced his retirement from professional hockey Sunday via his Instagram account. Donskoi, 31, cited multiple concussions in the post as the reason for his early departure from the game. Selected from Colorado in the...
Read moreKraken Top 15 Prospects: 2023-24 Preseason Edition
KrakenThe Seattle Kraken are starting to build a strong prospect pool. From draft picks to free-agent signings, the young players Seattle has added to its organization impressed last season. Whether these prospects…
Read moreLeafs sign veteran G Jones to 1-year, $875K deal
KingsVeteran goaltender Martin Jones has signed a one-year, $875,000 deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Read moreMaple Leafs Sign Martin Jones to 1-Year Contract
Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs have added to their goalie depth, signing Martin Jones to a one-year, $875,000 contract. Jones’ contract is also a one-way deal. 🖊 We’ve signed goaltender Martin…
Read moreSale has smarts, skill to soon play in NHL with Kraken
Eduard SaleSEATTLE -- Eduard Sale became the latest high-upside, skilled forward prospect in the Seattle Kraken pipeline when he was selected in the first round (No. 20) of the 2023 NHL Draft.
Read moreThe Kraken have an aging roster but a bright future and a “competitive window”
Seattle KrakenWe hear a lot about it, but when is the “competitive window” open for the Seattle Kraken? It’s a question John Barr and Darren Brown received in the most recent Sound Of Hockey Podcast mailbag episode, and one I’ve been thinking about. Asked about the expected timeframe for a typical Kraken draft pi...
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