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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 […]

It is a Pacific Division battle as the Vegas Golden Knights host the Seattle Kraken. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Kraken-Golden Knights prediction, pick, and how-to-watch The Kraken entered the game at 28-27-12 on the year but have struggled as of late. They have now lost five straight games, […]

The New York Rangers sought forward depth at the NHL Trade Deadline, and they made a few moves to get that depth. Ahead of deadline day, the Blueshirts swung a trade with the Seattle Kraken. New York acquired veteran forward Alex Wennberg in exchange for a second-round pick and a conditional fourth-round pick. The Rangers […]

It is a Pacific Division battle as the Vegas Golden Knights face the Seattle Kraken. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Golden Knights-Kraken prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Golden Knights come into the game sitting at 34-23-7 on the year, good for a tie for third in the Pacific Division. […]

The Seattle Kraken (28-23-11, 67 points) are keeping everyone on their toes with their latest move. Despite dealing Alex Wennberg to the New York Rangers earlier in the week, they are not ready to be a definite seller at the NHL trade deadline. Veteran forward Jordan Eberle is staying put after signing a two-year contract […]

The Winnipeg Jets are in the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Kraken Friday night. Below we will continue our NHL odds series with a Jets-Kraken prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Jets are 39-17-5 this season, and they have won three of their last […]

Will the Seattle Kraken re-sign or trade veteran forward Jordan Eberle? It’s a question that looks like it will come down to the wire ahead of Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline. Although the Kraken are trying to re-sign the forward to an extension, it’s possible that he will get dealt. And the Edmonton Oilers are believed […]

The New York Rangers made a splash ahead of Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline, acquiring Seattle Kraken forward Alex Wennberg to help shore up the offensive depth. In return, the Blueshirts are sending a 2024 second-round pick back to the State of Washington, while the Kraken are retaining half of Wennberg’s $4.5 million cap hit. But […]

The NHL has banned Marin Pospisil from playing in all of the next Calgary Flames games for his controversial hit on Seattle Kraken blueliner Vince Dunn in last Monday’s 4-2 Flames home loss, as reported by Chris Johnston of The Athletic. “The #flames Martin Pospisil has been suspended three games by @NHLPlayerSafety for boarding Vince […]

Two days after he was held out of the lineup for trade-related reasons, Seattle Kraken forward Alex Wennberg is off to the Big Apple. The New York Rangers are finalizing a deal to acquire the 29-year-old for the stretch run, according to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan. “Hearing the New York Rangers are closing in on a […]

Both Jordan Eberle and Alex Wennberg were important pieces of the 2022-23 Seattle Kraken team that surprised the hockey world and came within one victory of the franchise’s first Western Conference Final. But just under a year later, both forwards may not be long for the state of Washington. Although there have been discussions between […]

The Seattle Kraken are in the midst of a disappointing season and probably won’t make the playoffs, which means they could sell at the NHL trade deadline later this week. One player who appears to be on the move is Alex Wennberg. Head coach Dave Hakstol confirmed Monday that Wennberg won’t play moving forward as […]

Calgary Flames center Martin Pospisil is likely facing a hearing from the NHL after a hard hit he inflicted on another player. Pospisil collided with the Seattle Kraken’s Vince Dunn during a recent game. This just can't happen. Not even a shred of an excuse for it pic.twitter.com/Q4xyYVU1zY — Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) March 5, 2024 […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue their west coast swing as they face the Seattle Kraken.  It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Penguins-Kraken prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Penguins come into the game sitting at 27-21-8 on the year, sitting sixth in the Metropolitan Division. They come into the game winners of […]

Jordan Eberle is having another solid campaign with the Seattle Kraken in 2023-24, but as the team’s postseason hopes continue to fade, he could be a prime trade candidate ahead of the Mar. 8 deadline. Despite an impressive 4-3 shootout win over the Boston Bruins on Monday night, the Kraken remain five points back of […]

The Boston Bruins continue their west coast trip as they face the Seattle Kraken. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Bruins-Kraken prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Bruins come into the game sitting at 34-12-13 on the year, tied for first in the Eastern Conference. It has been a struggle as […]

It is a Pacific Division battle as the Vancouver Canucks face the Seattle Kraken. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Canucks-Kraken prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Canucks enter the game at 37-15-6 on the year, good for first place in the Pacific Division. Still, they have now lost three straight […]

The Detroit Red Wings are on the road to take on the Seattle Kraken Monday afternoon. This game will continue our NHL odds series as we hand out a Red Wings-Kraken prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Red Wings are 28-20-6 this season, and they sit […]

The Seattle Kraken continue a long road trip as they face the Boston Bruins.  It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Kraken-Bruins prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Kraken entered the game sitting at 22-21-10 on the year but have struggled as of late. They have won just one of their last […]

The NHL Trade Deadline is quickly approaching now as it is less than a month away. Teams will soon compete to upgrade their roster in any way they can before the clock runs out. Contenders like the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche are sure to add. However, teams like the Seattle Kraken are a bit […]

Jakub Vrana has long been considered a promising offensive player. And he has shown flashes to that effect, as well. He scored eight goals and 11 points in his first 11 games as a member of the Detroit Red Wings in 2021. And after last year’s NHL Trade Deadline, he scored 10 goals in 20 […]

The Seattle Kraken and the San Jose Sharks will face off in a West Coast duel! Join us for our NHL odds series where our Kraken-Sharks prediction and pick will be revealed. Entering play with a 21-18-10 record, the Kraken have won two of their last three games including a 4-2 victory over the Columbus […]

The Seattle Kraken are on the outside looking in when it comes to the Western Conference playoff race. It’s been a rough year for the NHL’s youngest franchise. However, it’s also been a rough year for forward Jordan Eberle, even when considering his recent three-point game. The NHL Trade Deadline presents opportunities for teams to […]

The Seattle Kraken emerged victorious over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night. Wins always instill confidence in a team. However, they may be even more excited about the performance of veteran forward Jordan Eberle. Eberle scored twice and added an assist in Sunday night’s victory. The veteran Kraken forward has played well in the […]

Get ready for some more Friday night primetime hockey NHL fans! In this edition, the St. Louis Blues will take a road trip to the Pacific Northwest to contend with the Seattle Kraken. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Blues-Kraken prediction and pick will be revealed. For St. Louis, it has been […]

The Seattle Kraken are going to have to skate for awhile without one of their best players on the ice. Kraken forward Yanni Gourde is slapped with a two game suspension for charging Edmonton Oilers’ player Mattias Ekholm, per NHL.com. Gourde charged at Ekholm during a Kraken-Oilers game on Jan. 18. The incident occurred during […]

The Seattle Kraken continue their road trip as they face the New York Rangers. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Kraken-Rangers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Kraken comes into the game after playing the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. They went into the game with a nine-game winning streak, but it […]