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Top Kraken performers from Seattle’s home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on October 26th, 2024
To finish out a five-game homestand, our Seattle Kraken played a tight game against the Carolina Hurricanes until late, when the Canes pulled away with two late goals. It was an ugly loss for Seattle, who failed to do much of anything offensively and looked loss at times defensively.
Top Kraken performers from Seattle’s home win over the Philadelphia Flyers on October 18th, 2024
The past two wins for the Seattle Kraken have been reminiscent of how the team won during their 2022-23 season that saw them reach game seven of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, with plenty of contribution throughout the lineup. To highlight those contributions, here’s Silvia-Leija Rosas’ top performers from the Kraken’s 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, October 17th, 2024.
Seattle in Smashville: previewing the Kraken battling the Predators to close out opening road trip
Our Seattle Kraken will close out their three-game road trip, the first road set of the 2024-25 season, with a battle against the Nashville Predators in what certainly won't be an easy feat. Despite being winless through two games to open the year, the Predators remain a tough team and that won't change tonight against our Kraken.
Top takeaways from the Seattle Kraken road loss to the Dallas Stars on October 13th, 2024
In the second game of a back-to-back, our Seattle Kraken fell in shutout fashion at the hands of the Dallas Stars. A rough first period saw the Stars score twice, but goaltender Philipp Grubauer was solid in ensuring that Dallas did not add on further from that point. Silvia-Leija Rosas provides her top takeaways from this road loss.
Big matchup in big D: previewing Kraken vs Stars, October 13th, 2024
In the second game of a back-to-back, our Seattle Kraken head to the Lone Star state for a road battle against the Dallas Stars. Without Vince Dunn and on already tired legs, against a Stars team also playing a back-to-back, tonight's matchup should be a fascinating one.
Top takeaways from the Seattle Kraken season opening home loss to the St. Louis Blues on October 8th, 2024
Our Seattle Kraken began their 2024-25 campaign with a frustrating defeat at the hands of the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena, as what seemed to be an exciting second period quickly flipped with a lapse in time where the Kraken were caught sleeping and the Blues took advantage. Here are a few takeaways from the game from Silvia-Leija Rosas.
Top takeaways from the Seattle Kraken preseason road loss to the Calgary Flames, September 30th, 2024
In their second to last preseason game of 2024-25 and final road exhibition contest of the year, our Seattle Kraken fell short of a positive result as they lost in overtime to the Calgary Flames. CSS Kraken writer Silvia Leija-Rosas provides three takeaways from the loss.
Looking at Seattle Kraken goaltenders to celebrate National goalie week
To celebrate National Goalie Week, Circling Seattle Sports writer Jayd Serdy took the time to review the two goaltenders at the NHL level for the Seattle Kraken ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Kraken sign goaltender and 2024 3rd round pick Kim Saarinen to entry-level contract
In a somewhat surprising move, the Seattle Kraken signed goaltender and 2024 3rd round draft pick Kim Saarinen to his entry-level contract, adding another intriguing layer to what should be a unique situation for the organization's netminder depth.
Kraken sign Berkly Catton to Entry Level Contract as Development Camp 2024 ends
Just ahead of the final day of Seattle Kraken development camp, general manager Ron Francis announced that the team had signed 2024 1st round pick Berkly Catton to his entry level contract.
Kraken sign defenseman Brandon Montour to 7-year deal to begin free agency
To begin NHL free agency ahead of the 2024-25 season, our Seattle Kraken made a major splash by signing defenseman and Stanley Cup Champion Brandon Montour to a 7-year deal. Circling Seattle Sports Kraken beat writer Silvia Leija Rosas breaks the deal down.
Dan Bylsma wants to ‘do right by the fans’ as next Kraken head coach
New Seattle Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma has some expectations to deal with as the franchises second ever head coach, considering the situation that the team is in with some aging players and a sports market that’s highly competitive. CSS writer Silvia gives three takes from the introductory press conference.
Firebirds’ Dan Bylsma reportedly headed to Seattle as Kraken head coach
Per Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada, the Seattle Kraken are hiring AHL affiliate Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma as the second head coach in franchise history.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: notes from the Seattle Kraken home loss to the Montreal Canadiens March 24th, 2024
Accountability and change will need to come for the Seattle Kraken following their 5-1 home loss to the Montreal Canadiens, as their losing streak pushed to eight-games and many are questioning the teams effort and ability as their third season in franchise history is coming to a close.
Monstrosity of an effort against Montreal: Kraken losing streak pushes to eight with ugly loss to Canadiens
The Seattle Kraken, nearing the end of their third season in franchise history, have hit another low point as they won't make the playoffs this year and they're currently on an eight-game losing streak. The most recent defeat comes at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, a 5-1 result that Seattle was never truly in.
Shakin’ hands: Jordan Eberle signs two-year extension with Seattle Kraken hours ahead of NHL trade deadline
Just hours ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline, amid conflicting reports about his future, Seattle Kraken forward and alternate captain Jordan Eberle signed a two-year extension that will likely see his playing career finish in the Pacific Northwest. The Kraken keep a producing winger and valuable veteran leader in their locker room for what should be Eberle’s final years.
Shutout in Seattle: Philipp Grubauer and the Kraken hold the Penguins scoreless in tight 2-0 victory
As their six-game homestand is coming to a close, the Seattle Kraken pulled out a tight 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins behind a shutout performance by goaltender Philipp Grubauer and chaotic goals in front of net by Oliver Bjorkstrand and Alex Wennberg.
In a battle of Pacific Northwest rivals, Kraken take down NHL’s best in 5-2 win over Canucks
In a big Pacific division showdown, the Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks in a Pacific Northwest rivalry game that results in a massive two points for the Kraken as they look to push themselves further towards a wild card spot.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Seattle Kraken overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings
The Seattle Kraken showed positives in their overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, but not enough positives obviously as they ended up losing and failing to make the most out of their opportunity to climb back towards a wild card spot.