Category: Seattle Kraken
4 Seattle Kraken Objectives for the 2024-25 Season
Ron FrancisIt’s only late July but the 2023-24 season is shrinking in the rearview mirror. With the NHL Draft practically a month ago and the free agency frenzy cooling off, it’s…
Read moreCanucks Prospect Anthony Romani Talks Draft & Excitement for Hockey Canada Camp
Vancouver Canucks’Vancouver Canucks’ recent draft pick Anthony Romani is coming off his best season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) where the forward scored a league-leading 58 goals and second-best 111 points behind Seattle Kraken prospect Draft day is obviously a nerve-wracking day for all players involved. On...
Read moreToday in Hockey History: July 21
Seattle KrakenJuly 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Flyers, Ducks
Seattle KrakenIn 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…
Read moreThe 50-contract rule and what it means for Seattle Kraken roster building
Kim SaarinenOn Sunday, the Seattle Kraken announced the signing of 2024 third-round draft pick Kim Saarinen to an entry-level contract. That deal brought the team’s total number of NHL contracts to 50. If this number rings a bell for you, it’s probably because you’ve heard mention of the “50-Contract Rule,” whi...
Read more3 Free-Agent Destinations for Kailer Yamamoto
OilThe 2024 free-agent class is a depleted bunch as most of the heavy lifting has been completed this summer across the NHL. Of the free agents remaining, one interesting player to follow is Kailer Yamamoto.Yamamoto was originally a first-round selection of the Edmonton Oilers in 2017 and unfortunatel...
Read moreForecasting the Kraken power play for 2024-25
Seattle KrakenSeveral 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...
Read moreKraken Sign Kim Saarinen To Entry-Level Contract
Kim SaarinenThe Seattle Kraken have signed goaltender Kim Saarinen to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal will carry an NHL annual average value of $975K. Saarinen notably becomes the first goaltender from the 2024 NHL Draft to sign his first NHL contract. He was the eighth goalie off the board when Se...
Read moreNichushkin opens up on Seattle incident, leaves more questions than answers
Valeri NichushkinRon Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Valeri Nichushkin claims his absence from the 2023 Western Conference Quaterfinals was injury-related, contradicting comments made by head coach Jared Bednar Before failing a drug test in May and getting suspended for six months, Colorado Avalanche...
Read moreMaking Sense of Ducks’ Inactivity in Free Agency
Anaheim DucksAs they so often do, the biggest names in the NHL’s free agent market disappeared rather quickly on July 1. We saw plenty of money both intelligently and perhaps recklessly…
Read moreSeattle Kraken Top 10 Prospects: 2024 Offseason
Julius MiettinenDespite being in the league for just three seasons, the Seattle Kraken have assembled quite the prospect pool. While they have had a few early selections in the first round,…
Read moreIntentional or not, the Kraken are strengthening their roots by drafting local players
Seattle KrakenIt’s no secret that the Seattle Kraken, since the announcement of the 32nd NHL franchise in 2018, have worked hard at establishing their roots in any way possible in the Pacific Northwest. From doing pop-up community events throughout the PNW to inking a new TV deal aimed at reaching a wider swath o...
Read more3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for Justin Schultz
Justin SchultzThe 2024 NHL free-agent class is starting to dwindle down as we're over a week since free agency opened and there's only a select few NHL regulars who remained unsigned. Offensive defenseman Justin Schultz is one of the many free-agents still in search of a contract for next season. The 34-year-old...
Read moreData Dump: Digging into the 2024-25 Seattle Kraken schedule
Seattle KrakenWe just had a very busy week covering the Seattle Kraken, and something that might have been overlooked was the official release of the NHL schedule for the 2024-25 season. As I do every year, I enjoy looking at a few key data points across the league to see how the Kraken schedule stacks up […] The...
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