Category: Kraken
Monday Musings: The final countdown
Seattle KrakenWe are now just days away from the Seattle Kraken’s regular-season opener. The Kraken are currently 1-3 this preseason, with two games remaining. I view preseason games as intense practices; everyone is still figuring things out and learning new systems. If you’re worried about preseason results, ke...
Read moreThree Takeaways – More progress, but a 5-4 Kraken loss to the Oilers
Calgary FlamesThe Kraken lost 5-4 to the Oilers on Saturday in what would have been a crushing and embarrassing defeat if it were a regular-season game. Thankfully, this was just a meaningless preseason contest, so none of us need to lose sleep over it. After conceding another early goal, just like they did last...
Read moreIs Tye Kartye primed to take on a bigger role for the Kraken this season?
KrakenThere was a moment in the first preseason game for the Seattle Kraken on Sunday when forward Tye Kartye looked like a switch had flipped in his brain. The Kraken were down in the game, but Kartye was going to make sure his presence was known for the rest of the way. He could be […] The post Is Tye K...
Read more3 Takeaways From Kraken’s Preseason Loss to Canucks
Calgary FlOn Tuesday evening, the Seattle Kraken took to Vancouver to play the Canucks at Rogers Arena. Head coach Dan Bylsma came with a different lineup from Sunday’s preseason opener, which…
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken lose again, but show grit that was lacking last season
Dan BylsmaThe second group of Seattle Kraken players to skate in a preseason game performed much better than the first group, which was destroyed 6-1 by an unimposing Calgary Flames roster on Sunday. Still, that second group of Kraken came out on the losing end to the Canucks, though this contest had a more p...
Read more3 Takeaways from the Kraken’s Preseason Loss to the Flames
Seattle SeahawksThe Seattle Kraken opened their 2024 preseason schedule on Sunday evening at Climate Pledge Arena against the Calgary Flames. Earlier in the day, the city’s NFL representatives, the Seattle Seahawks,…
Read moreKraken Roundtable – Burning questions as training camp opens
John BarrTraining camp officially gets underway Thursday, which brings with it a number of fun topics to monitor and discuss. The Kraken have a new coaching staff, a couple splashy offseason acquisitions, and a top prospect likely making the jump to becoming a full-time NHLer. Those changes bring burning que...
Read moreFive storylines to watch at Kraken training camp
KrakenIt’s here! Seattle Kraken training camp is here! The summer has somehow felt simultaneously way too long and way too short, but the players being back in action is always a welcome sight. There’s a certain optimism and excitement that comes at this time of year, when we see how players have progress...
Read moreSound Analysis: Projecting the Chandler Stephenson era of Kraken hockey
Vince DunnJust 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...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken prospects split their two games at Rookie Faceoff
Derek LaxdalThe Seattle Kraken participated in the 2024 Rookie Faceoff hosted by the Los Angeles Kings this weekend, the first time they have taken part in such a prospect tournament. Seven teams participated in the series, but the Kraken rooks played in two games. New Coachella Valley Firebirds coach, Derek La...
Read moreDeep Sea Blue Chips – 2024 Seattle Kraken prospects ranking
Seattle KrakenWelcome back to Year 2 of our composite ranking of Seattle Kraken prospects—which we have called the “Deep Sea Blue Chips.” Similar to our NHL Draft composite ranking—the Sound Of Hockey Big Board—we have gathered a shortlist of public scouting and draft analyst rankings often published this time of...
Read moreKraken Notebook: Beniers, Larsson bring good vibes after contract extensions
Adam LarssonThe smell of hockey is officially in the air (and that’s a good thing). The Seattle Kraken rookies took the ice for the first time on Thursday, and many of the vets have been skating informally for several weeks now. Before rookie camp got started, though, Kraken general manager Ron Francis addresse...
Read moreWith the Kraken facing a salary cap crunch, is a trade imminent?
Matty BeniersThe Seattle Kraken, for the first time in their young franchise history, are facing a critical challenge—navigating the NHL salary cap with no wiggle room. With fewer than 30 days until the roster is locked, and barring an unfortunate injury that would require the use of long-term injured reserve, t...
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