Category: Seattle
Three Takeaways – Kraken win streak snapped after 1-0 loss to Wild
Marc-Andre FleuryAfter the Wild and Kraken played a snoozer in St. Paul last week, we were unsurprised to see a tight-checking, mostly low-event game Friday in Seattle. This time, the goalies were both sharp, and the outcome was a 1-0 drab affair. The result cost Seattle its winning streak, which was snapped by Minn...
Read moreSound Of Hockey Ep. 213 – The Shortcomings of Darren (Kraken Are Streaking!)
SeattleOn the latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys consider an important rhetorical question, wondering which of the three hosts–John, Andy, or Darren–you, the listener dislikes. Once they’re done waxing poetic, they jump into Kraken talk, recapping Seattle’s last three games and discuss...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken beat Predators 5-1 for fifth consecutive win
Seattle KrakenWhile most of the nation was anxiously watching and awaiting the results of the US mid-term elections Tuesday, the Seattle Kraken were busy knocking off the Nashville Predators, extending their franchise record win streak to five games. Seattle got off to a hot start in the first period and chased...
Read moreEberle scores twice, Kraken defeat Predators for fifth straight win
Martin JonesSEATTLE -- Jordan Eberle scored twice during a four-goal first period for the Seattle Kraken in their fifth straight win, 5-1 against the Nashville Predators at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday. "It's a real credit to everybody in the room," Seattle coach Dave Hakstol said. Forsberg scored for the...
Read moreJones makes 22 saves, Kraken shut out Wild for third straight win
SeattleWennberg scores twice, Sprong has two assists for Seattle by Jessi Pierce / Independent Correspondent -- Martin Jones made 22 saves for the Seattle Kraken in their third straight win, 4-0 against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday. Jones was placed on the non-roster list Tuesday...
Read moreThree Takeaways – New dad energy powers Kraken past Penguins
KrakenThe Seattle Kraken earned an important 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday. It got them back to .500 at 4-4-2 and allowed them to finish their homestand 2-1-0 before heading out on a tough three-game road trip that will span all across the continent. A couple new dads were the heroes for...
Read moreCredit the Kraken: Seattle’s now a hockey town with NHL’s arrival
Transit PoliceNew team on the scene spurred construction of new ice sheets, inspired new players, boosting interest in the game among ‘kids’ of all ages
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken lose 5-4 to Vancouver, giving Canucks their first win
CanucksA wise admiral once said, “It’s a trap!” That’s exactly what Thursday’s home Kraken game was against the previously winless Canucks. Vancouver came in determined to do everything in its power to finally put something in the ‘W’ column in the standings. Not only that, Seattle went 0-4-0 against that...
Read moreSomething In The Way: Blackhawks 5, Kraken 4
KrakenTyler Johnson of the Chicago Blackhawks reacts after scoring against the Seattle Kraken | Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images For the love of god, stop winning games. Not only are the Chicago Blackhawks (very likely) a bad team, they’re even bad at tanking, which may be...
Read moreKraken Recall Joey Daccord
SeattleThe Seattle Kraken have recalled Joey Daccord from AHL Coachella Valley following the injury of Philipp Grubauer on Friday against Colorado.
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken show promise, Wright gets first point in OT loss to Blues
St. Louis BluesAfter the way Seattle played in its first two home games Saturday and Monday, having the Kraken of old back against the St. Louis Blues was refreshing. When we say “Kraken of old,” we’re referring to the version we saw last year, the one that would often fall behind in the first period, rally back [...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Shane Wright’s minutes limited, second lopsided loss concerning
KrakenSo far we’ve seen two different Kraken teams this season; the one that controlled its first two games in Southern California (though it fumbled the first one away in overtime), and the one that has looked almost outclassed in two home games since. We’re hopeful Seattle can figure it out, but man, th...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Shane Wright’s limited minutes, second lopsided loss concerning
SeattleSo far we’ve seen two different Kraken teams this season; the one that controlled its first two games in Southern California (though it fumbled the first one away in overtime), and the one that has looked almost outclassed in two home games since. We’re hopeful Seattle can figure it out, but man, th...
Read moreKraken make apparent final roster cuts – Sprong still around, Daccord clears waivers
Cale FleuryThough Sunday was a scheduled day off for Seattle Kraken players, there was some big roster news announced. On the last day teams were allowed to place players on waivers before the regular season, Seattle made what appeared to be its final cuts before opening night Wednesday. Defenseman Michal Kemp...
Read moreKraken 2022-23 Opening Night Special Team Projections
SeattleDuring the 2021-22 season, the struggled when it came to their special teams. They had the 31st-ranked penalty kill at percent and the 29th-ranked power play at percent. This offseason, Seattle made significant improvements to their forward group, which should boost their special teams’ rankings...
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