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Kraken Forward Lands on Waivers

The Seattle Kraken have placed 30-year-old center John Hayden on waivers with the intention of reassignment to the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds. Hayden collected one goal, two points, 20 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and 44 hits in 20 regular-season games with Seattle in 2024-25.

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Kraken’s X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Jared McCann

The Seattle Kraken are looking to continue their retool and enter the playoff conversation again after missing the dance for the past two seasons. Seattle

Joel Daccord News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

From Tempe to the NHL: ASU Honors Joey Daccord With Jersey Retirement

As the Star-Spangled Banner came to an end, hockey was around the corner. But for Joey Daccord, his moment was near: getting his jersey retired, as the first Arizona State Sun Devil to do so.

Berkly Catton News / Sound of Hockey / October 3

Down on the Farm – Catton makes his case for the NHL roster

Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week we’ll cover the latest prospect news from Kraken training camp, as well as the week that was for Kraken prospects playing in junior leagues and overseas.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 2

Kraken dealt tough injury blow to young defenseman

The Seattle Kraken have a new head coach, Lane Lambert, and are looking for their second playoff appearance in franchise history. They had a quiet offseason, but did pick up Ryan Lindgren on a four-year contract.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-2 Preseason Win Over the Oilers

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Edmonton Oilers for their final preseason matchup of the 2025-26 season. The Kraken kicked off the scoring with three goals in the first period.

Ryan Winterton News / Sound of Hockey / October 2

Three Takeaways – Ryan Winterton nets two in Kraken preseason win over Oilers

The Seattle Kraken wrapped up their preseason schedule with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Winning and losing doesn’t matter much in preseason, but it’s still nice to finish with a winning record at 3-2-1.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / October 2

Young Kraken Defenseman Gets Rough Injury Update

With the NHL regular season being less than a week away, usually around this time, lots of teams usually end up announcing player injuries as it is crucial to roster cuts.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Kraken defenseman out 6-8 weeks with upper-body injury

While defenseman Vince Dunn is being evaluated for a mild injury, the Seattle Kraken are confirmed to be without at least one defenseman to begin the 2025-26 campaign.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

Ryker Evans News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Kraken’s Ryker Evans out 6-8 weeks with upper-body injury

The Seattle Kraken announced on Wednesday that defenseman Ryker Evans is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to an upper-body injury. The injury comes as a bit of a surprise, as Evans played in Monday night’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames and logged a team-leading 25:40 minutes with a shot, a giveaway, two hits and a blocked shot.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Seattle Kraken’s most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

The Seattle Kraken are coming off a successful offseason and are looking to make the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. It’s been tough sledding for the club since a Year 2 breakout.

Vince Dunn News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Kraken’s Vince Dunn out day-to-day with undisclosed injury

When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Seattle Kraken head coach Lane Lambert stated that defenseman Vince Dunn is considered day-to-day. Lambert didn’t confirm what is ailing the veteran blueliner.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 2-1 Shootout Preseason Loss to the Flames

On Monday, Sept. 29, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Calgary Flames for their fifth preseason game of the 2025-26 season. Following the Flames’ win in the first preseason matchup on Sept.

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The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

The 'Active multiple 140-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 29

Monday Musings: Rolling through the preseason

We’re still in preseason, but with so many thoughts and ideas bouncing around in my head, it felt like the perfect time to fire up the first edition of Monday Musings for the 2025-26 season.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / September 28

Kraken Forward Gets Brutal Injury Update

With the NHL preseason starting to wind down and the regular season approaching, the regulars are starting to play in preseason games more to tune up. But unfortunately for the Seattle Kraken, one of their main young forwards is not going to get the opportunity for said tune up.

Kaapo Kakko News / Last Word On Sports / September 27

Seattle Kraken Forward Out After Hand Injury

The Seattle Kraken have some injury news to announce on Saturday. News emerged that forward Kaapo Kakko is out for about six weeks after getting a broken hand.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / September 27

Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko out six weeks with broken hand

The Seattle Kraken announced on Saturday that winger Kaapo Kakko is expected to be out for six weeks with a broken hand. Kakko, 24, seemingly suffered the injury on a slash from Beau Akey in a preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Key Kraken winger out six weeks with broken hand

The Kraken will now be without a key forward when the regular season gets underway.

NHL Metropolitan Division predictions 2025-26: Which teams will beat, match or miss point projections?

NHL Atlantic Division predictions 2025-26: Which teams will beat, match or miss point projections?

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

2025-26 Puck Drop Preview: Seattle Kraken

Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2025-26 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year.

Jared McCann News / House of Hockey / August 30

Eastern Conference Team Shut Down in Trade Talks for Kraken 40-Goal Scorer Jared McCann

Jared McCann is drawing immense trade interest, but according to a report, the New Jersey Devils were quickly shut down by the Seattle Kraken. This off-season around the NHL has been rather slow, and while there's been rumours, we're yet to see a shocking blockbuster trade that could change things up for a franchise or two.

Jared McCann News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24