Category: Seattle Kraken
Sound Analysis: Projecting the Chandler Stephenson era of Kraken hockey
Blaiz GrubicJust 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
Seattle KrakenThe 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 moreTakeaways From Kraken’s 5-1 Victory Over Avalanche
Miles CooperThe second day of the Rookie Faceoff saw the Seattle Kraken in their first action of the tournament taking on the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche fell to the Anaheim Ducks…
Read moreDeep Sea Blue Chips – 2024 Seattle Kraken prospects ranking
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
Matty BeniersThe 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 morePierre-Édouard Bellemare heads back to Colorado on PTO
Pierre-Édourard BellemarePhoto by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images A well-liked veteran forward finds his way back to Colorado. As we grow ever closer to the start of the NHL season, the Colorado Avalanche aren’t done adding potential depth pieces to their roster quite yet. Elliotte Friedman anno...
Read moreWith the Kraken facing a salary cap crunch, is a trade imminent?
Seattle KrakenThe 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...
Read moreKraken, Larsson agree to 4-year, $21M extension
Seattle KrakenDefenseman Adam Larsson has agreed to a four-year, $21 million extension with the Kraken, the team announced Tuesday.
Read moreReports: Kraken D Larsson gets 4-year extension
SeattleDefenseman Adam Larsson is signing a four-year, $21 million extension with the Kraken, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.
Read moreWhat Adam Larsson’s reported four-year extension means for the Kraken
Seattle KrakenThe Seattle Kraken are reportedly signing veteran right-shot defenseman Adam Larsson to a four-year contract extension worth an average annual salary cap hit of $5.25 million. The deal was first officially reported by Frank Seravalli, though Larsson’s defense partner, Vince Dunn, seemed to have the...
Read moreKraken To Extend Adam Larsson On Four-Year Deal
KrakenThe Seattle Kraken are working on a deal to keep defenseman Adam Larsson in the Pacific Northwest for the next four years per reports from Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman included in a follow-up report that Larsson’s salary will be $5.25MM each season making it a four...
Read moreBerkly Catton finds unique ways of standing out as Kraken training camp approaches
Team YamamotoIt was the final practice session of Spokane Chiefs training camp on Saturday, with players as young as 15 ready to show that they had what it takes to make it and compete in the Western Hockey League. Well before the Zamboni completed its final laps, players participating in each session piled onto...
Read moreFive things to look forward to this Kraken season
KrakenEarlier this week at Sound Of Hockey, our resident WHL expert, Cameron Riggers, published a story highlighting five things he’s looking forward to in the Dub this season. The article inspired me to think about five things I’m excited about from a Kraken perspective, as Rookie Camp and Training Camp...
Read moreWhat Brandon Montour brings to the Seattle Kraken
Seattle KrakenSeattle’s defense got a significant upgrade this offseason. Brandon Montour, fresh off a Stanley Cup win with the Florida Panthers, signed a hefty seven-year, $50 million contract with the Kraken on the opening day of free agency. This commitment is underscored by a no-trade clause for the first thr...
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