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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.
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.
Seattle Kraken morning skate notes: January 24th, 2024
The January 24th, 2024 Morning Skate for the Seattle Kraken, ahead of their battle against the Chicago Blackhawks later in the day, featured a few returns for the team in terms of players that had been dealing with injury, and potential progress updates.
Events to know heading into Seattle’s first ever Winter Classic
While the Winter Classic itself will be a massive experience on it's own as our Seattle Kraken host the Las Vegas Golden Knights, there are plenty of events leading into gameday that fans can participate in to get into the spirit of a historic contest!
Seattle Kraken Morning Skate notes: November 16th, 2023
Following last night’s overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers and ahead of tonight’s contest against the New York Islanders, the second game of a back-to-back, the Seattle Kraken had an optional morning skate that had a limited turnout up at the Kraken Community Iceplex.
Seattle Kraken practice notes: November 1st, 2023
In the November 1st, 2023 edition of Seattle Kraken practice notes: A Brandon Tanev sighting, Matty Beniers gets early work in, Dave Hakstol thoughts on the road trip, and more.
Blazing a Trail: Lennie Childs is Laying the Groundwork for a Generation of Black Hockey Players
When Lennie Childs was thrown into the middle of an ice-hockey camp at five years old in Maryland, he had no idea it would spark a lifelong love affair with the sport to which he’s dedicated the last two decades of his life. Now, Childs has climbed the ladder to become one of the first Black coaches in NCAA hockey in his role as an Assistant with Union College.
Development camp scrimmage shows fast paced Seattle Kraken prospects
Ahead of their third playing season in existence, the Seattle Kraken held development camp, an opportunity to see the prospect pool that the franchise is building through the draft and tryouts like this. To wrap up the five-day event, the Kraken held a scrimmage between two groups of the prospects in front of a packed crowd at Kraken Community Iceplex, where there was plenty of offense to witness, just like the teams NHL season displayed this past year.
Meet Zaccharya Wisdom - the Kraken's First Black Draft Pick
Meet Zaccharya Wisdom - the first Black draft pick of the Seattle Kraken. We were out at the Kraken Development Camp on Sunday to take a look at the newest members of Seattle’s hockey team, and connected with Wisdom to hear about his journey to the NHL.
In Ron we trust: Kraken ink general manager to three-year extension
The Seattle Kraken have announced that they've given general manager Ron Francis a three-year extension. Francis has been credited with creating the foundation for this franchise, not only on the ice, but off it as well.