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In 2022-23, Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers emerged as a potential star. He played to a near All-Star level and helped the Kraken shock the world in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Beniers’ performances earned him the Calder Trophy as the best rookie in the NHL. In 2023-24, though, he took a bit of a step […]

In just three seasons since entering the league, the Seattle Kraken have already seen their share of ups and downs. After an expectedly tough inaugural season, the Kraken managed to reach the playoffs in just their second season. However, eliminating the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche and reaching the second round may have resulted […]

The Seattle Kraken’s inaugural season in 2021-22 was as expected—solid, but not spectacular, with the team missing the playoffs. However, they turned things around in their second year, making a surprising postseason run that included a first-round upset over the Colorado Avalanche and pushing the Dallas Stars to seven games in Round Two. Seattle regressed […]

Seattle musician Macklemore has stirred controversy following remarks made during a recent benefit concert at Seward Park aimed at raising funds for the United Nations Relief Works Agency to support Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, King5 reports. While performing, Macklemore declared, “Straight up, say it. I’m not going to stop you. Uhm, yeah, […]

The Seattle Kraken missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. It was a disappointing outcome for the NHL’s second-youngest franchise considering how they performed the year before. Seattle made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023. And the Kraken defeated the Colorado Avalanche in round one before taking the Dallas Stars to Game 7 in round […]

The Seattle Kraken missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. Seattle fell short of expectations after making the postseason the year prior. This summer, the Kraken made moves to give themselves a better chance at postseason hockey in 2025. They even have a new head coach who could bring a new perspective to a team […]

The Seattle Kraken extended defenseman Adam Larsson earlier this week. Larsson has played well in the three seasons he’s played in the Pacific Northwest to this point. And he now looks set to remain part of Seattle’s blueline for the foreseeable future. On Wednesday, Larsson met with the media after news of his signing became […]

How much more hockey does veteran goaltender Martin Jones have left? Once considered one of the National Hockey League’s more capable starters, he has become a journeyman in recent years, playing for four different teams in as many seasons. Jones began his NHL career with the Los Angeles Kings as Jonathan Quick’s backup and earned […]

The Seattle Kraken went big in NHL Free Agency to bolster their roster for the season ahead. However, they have taken care of their own over the last few weeks. The Kraken signed Matty Beniers to a seven-year contract extension recently. And now, it appears as if defenseman Adam Larsson is the next to sign […]

Players are gearing up for training camp across the NHL. With NHL Free Agency largely in the review mirror, most notable free agents have found a new home. However, some still remain on the open market. Max Pacioretty still needs a new home, for instance. Veteran defenseman Justin Schultz is also seeking employment. Among the […]

Teams and players are preparing for NHL training camp as we speak. In a week and a half, camps across the league will begin. Recently extended players like Juraj Slafkovsky will look to build upon impressive 2023-24 campaigns. However, unsigned players such as Justin Schultz are simply looking to land a job somewhere. Schultz has […]

The Seattle Kraken missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs this past season in what was a disappointing turn of events. Seattle’s season wasn’t all doom and gloom. The Kraken recorded a shutout to win the Winter Classic over the Vegas Golden Knights, for example. But those small victories could not get them into the postseason. In […]

The Seattle Kraken missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. It was a disappointing outcome considering their run to the Western Conference second round the year prior. In fact, the Kraken were within a single game of making the 2023 Western Conference Finals. In saying this, the outcome isn’t entirely surprising in hindsight. Seattle lost […]

The Seattle Kraken completed their most pressing need this week by signing Matty Beniers to a seven-year contract extension. The two parties agreed to a seven-year, $49.98 million deal, which will pay him $7.14 million annually. Beniers’ career couldn’t have started better after being the Kraken’s first-ever first-round pick in 2021, as he recorded 57 […]

The Seattle Kraken enter their fourth season in the National Hockey League looking to have their best season yet. The Kraken finished off an eventful off-season by signing forward Matty Beniers, who was a restricted free agent, to a massive contract. CHEERS FOR BENIERS!!!! 🙌 We’ve agreed to terms with forward Matty Beniers on a […]

If the Seattle Kraken continue their trend since entering the league, the 2024-25 season could be one without any roster concerns. Seattle struggled through its first season, which was a welcomed sight for the rest of the league. Fans of other teams didn’t enjoy the Vegas Golden Knights’ immediate success in their expansion season, and […]

The Seattle Kraken hoped to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024 after the Kraken made the playoffs the year prior. Seattle made the playoffs thanks to their incredible depth. One would be hard-pressed to find a deeper team in the NHL than the Kraken ahead of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they could […]

The Seattle Kraken have the opposite of a long and storied history, breaking into the NHL as an expansion team and the league’s 32nd franchise in 2021-22. After the incredible success of the Vegas Golden Knights in their inaugural campaign — the franchise marched all the way to the Stanley Cup Final back in 2018 […]

Entering the 2022 NHL Draft, Shane Wright was expected to go first overall. However, on draft night, things a wild turn. The Montreal Canadiens picked Juraj Slafkovsky with the top pick in the draft. And Wright fell all the way to the Seattle Kraken at fourth overall. Wright struggled during his first season with the […]

The Seattle Kraken missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023-24. The ensuing offseason was one of change for the NHL’s second-youngest franchise. Seattle fired head coach Dave Hakstol during the playoffs. And they went all out in NHL Free Agency. The Kraken signed Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson to big contracts this summer. The Kraken […]

The Seattle Kraken nearly went nuclear in just their second season of existence in 2022-23, defeating the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in Round 1 and coming within one victory of advancing all the way to the Western Conference Final. It was a hugely encouraging campaign in the State of Washington, providing hope that […]

The Seattle Kraken were active in free agency on July 1, as they build back towards a playoff appearance. Perhaps their biggest addition came on the blue line, adding defenseman Brandon Montour. The defender signed a seven-year contract with the Kraken, carrying a $7.25 million cap hit. The deal comes with a full no-trade clause […]

Patrik Laine’s situation is sad as he is looking for another trade destination after some time with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The young sniper needed a fresh start in Winnipeg, leading to the Jets trading him to the Blue Jackets. He had a poor first season with the Blue Jackets and couldn’t return to his […]

The Seattle Kraken had themselves a pretty significant NHL Free Agency this year. After focusing on depth last year, they clearly wanted to make a statement this summer. And they certainly showed a commitment to bouncing back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. One of the more notable moves saw the Kraken sign Chandler Stephenson to […]

The Seattle Kraken fell back to Earth in the 2023-24 season. One year after finishing with 100 points and a 46-28-8 record, the Kraken finished on the wrong side of .500 (34-35-13) and missed the playoffs. This led to the Kraken firing their first ever head coach in Dave Hakstol after three season with the […]

In a historic move for the NHL, the Seattle Kraken announced Wednesday the promotion of Jessica Campbell to assistant coach, making her the first woman to hold the position full-time with an NHL team. Campbell, who has spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Kraken’s AHL affiliate, […]

The Seattle Kraken have signed forward Chandler Stephenson to a seven-year deal that pays him $6.25 million a year, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Chandler Stephenson is a big addition for the Kraken, and he is 30 years old heading into next season. It is certainly a big bet for the Kraken, who are […]

Brandon Montour won the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers last week. However, after the Panthers extended Sam Reinhart, his time in South Florida is set to come to an end. Montour will hit the open market at 12 PM Eastern Time on Monday, but he won’t be available long. The veteran defenseman is set […]

The Seattle Kraken thought they would be the next expansion team to make a run at the Stanley Cup when they defeated the defending champion Colorado Avalanche in the 2023 playoffs. They had a young core that would only improve, and their 2022 draft steal, Shane Wright, hadn’t become a full-time player yet. The Kraken […]

The Seattle Kraken made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023 on the strength of their depth. Seattle was one of the deepest teams in the league. And they used their depth to outlast the Colorado Avalanche to win their first playoff series. While Seattle’s postseason ended in Game 7 of the second round last year, […]

A lot of teams are on the hunt for players from the Seattle Kraken. After only getting 34 wins and finishing second-to-last in the Pacific Division, there are a lot of things to change when Dan Bylsma arrives. But, there is no certainty of success for this squad even with the new coaching change. This […]

The Seattle Kraken fired head coach Dave Hakstol earlier this spring. They’ve conducted a search to find the franchise’s second-ever bench boss ever since. On Monday, they reportedly found their answer. The Kraken are set to name Dan Bylsma as their next head coach, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Bylsma was certainly a name to […]

The Seattle Kraken will have a new figure behind the bench for the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season. Whoever it is will be the second head coach in franchise history. Shortly after the most recent season concluded, which saw the Kraken unable to build on last season’s incredible playoff run, general manager Ron Francis decided to […]

The Seattle Kraken made an interesting move on Monday afternoon. They decided to fire head coach Dave Hakstol after three seasons behind the bench. The move came as a bit of a shock to some around the league. And according to recent reports, it was a move general manager Ron Francis wanted to avoid. The […]

The Seattle Kraken have fired their head coach for the first time in their history. General manager Ron Francis relieved Dave Hakstol of his duties on Monday afternoon. This move comes a few weeks after a disappointing 2023-24 season that saw the Kraken miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second time in three years. […]

Changes are coming for the Seattle Kraken. On Monday, the Kraken announced they are moving on from head coach Dave Hakstol, per the official release from the team. Assistant coach Paul McFarland is also being relieved of his duties with the team. ‘Today, the Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) announced that they have relieved head coach Dave […]

The Seattle Kraken finished the 2023-2024 campaign with lots of disappointment. They finished with a 34-35-13 record and 81 total points, third to last in the Pacific Division. They missed the playoffs and are now left wondering where to go from here. After missing out on the playoffs, there could be changes coming to the […]

Two teams look to finish their season on a high note as the Seattle Kraken face the Minnesota Wild. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Kraken-Wild prediction, pick, and how-to-watch The Kraken come into the game sitting at 33-35-13 on the year and will be missing the playoffs.  It has […]

Matty Beniers and the Seattle Kraken gave their fans plenty to be optimistic about entering the 2023-24 NHL season. Seattle made a surprising run the year prior, earning 100 points and making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Furthermore, they took down the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in the first round. The Kraken came within […]