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4 Coachella Valley Firebirds Players to Watch in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs

The 2025-26 Seattle Kraken didn’t have a great season, but once again, their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, did.

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Kraken CEO: Botterill 'not threatened' by audit

Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke said general manager Jason Botterill is encouraging an internal audit as the team looks for ways to improve after failing to make the postseason for a third straight year.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Key Takeaways From Kraken’s Exit Interviews

The Seattle Kraken‘s 2025-26 season ended on April 16, after missing the playoffs for a third straight year. On April 17, the team hosted a locker clean-out day, and several players spoke to the media about this season and what comes next.

Bobby McMann News / Sound of Hockey / April 21

Kraken Notebook – Exit interviews, reflection on team’s collapse, Bobby McMann’s future

When the Stanley Cup Playoffs got underway this past weekend, the Seattle Kraken could only watch from afar (if they were watching at all… Matty Beniers said on Friday that he doesn’t like to watch because it’s salt in the wound).

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 20

What went right for the 2025-26 Seattle Kraken

The 2025–26 Seattle Kraken season didn’t end the way anyone hoped. A team that spent most of the year in the playoff mix unraveled after the Olympic break, leaving fans frustrated, confused, and staring down another long offseason.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 19

NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

TSN: Seattle Kraken GM Jason Botterill will be looking to add some forwards this offseason, players who can score, according to Darren Dreger. Berkly Catton and Shane Wright are still developing, and adding some scoring help would take the pressure off.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 17

As Kraken season ends with a thud, which players could be exiting this summer?

With a whimper, the Seattle Kraken season mercifully came to an end Thursday after they lost both games of a back-to-back, 4-1 at Vegas on Wednesday and 2-0 at Colorado on Thursday.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / April 16

Kraken close out disappointing season while Avs prep for playoffs

Nothing is on the line for either team when the Seattle Kraken wrap up a disappointing season on Thursday night at the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. Seattle (34-36-11, 79 points) has been eliminated from the playoffs for the fourth time in its five-year existence after cratering late in the season.

Jaden Schwartz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15

Kraken get brutal Jaden Schwartz injury update before Golden Knights clash

The Seattle Kraken have been eliminated from postseason contention. As a result, the team is only playing for pride at this point. Unfortunately, the grind of the NHL season takes no breaks.

Jani Nyman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

Kraken Recall Jani Nyman; Reassign Two

The Seattle Kraken are making a slight change to their forward corps with two games remaining in the regular season. The Kraken announced that they’ve recalled forward Jani Nyman from the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds and reassigned Jacob Melanson and Oscar Fisker Molgaard in a corresponding roster move.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

3 Takeaways From Kraken’s 5-3 Loss to Kings

On Monday, April 13, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Los Angeles Kings for their last home game of the season. The two teams had already played against each

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / April 14

Three Takeaways – Kraken lose 5-3, Kings clinch playoff spot

In their final home game of the year, the Seattle Kraken actually found a fairly ideal outcome. In classic 2025-26 Kraken fashion, they fell behind by three goals and then tried fruitlessly to stage an epic comeback in the third period.

Jared McCann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Kraken’s Jared McCann To Miss Rest Of Season

The Seattle Kraken announced today that forward Jared McCann will miss the final three games in the team’s 2025-26 season due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old has been limited to just 52 games played this season as the result of injury.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Kraken’s Jared McCann to miss final three games with lower-body injury

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann will miss the final three games of the 2025-26 regular season with a lower-body injury, the club announced Monday morning.

Ryan Winterton News / Sound of Hockey / April 13

“He was my best friend” – Ryan Winterton on the loss of his brother Jacob and support from the Kraken

The Seattle Kraken were in Toronto for an October matchup with the Maple Leafs, coincidentally right in the backyard of young Kraken forward Ryan Winterton’s childhood home.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 13

Monday Musings: Winning is still fun

A week ago, the Kraken were all but eliminated. This week didn’t save the season, but it reminded us why we still watch. The Kraken split their four games with two wins and two losses, but the two wins came at home, which matters more.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 12

Three Takeaways – Nikke Kokko wins in first NHL start, 4-1 Kraken versus Flames

Ok, that’s enough winning for now, Seattle Kraken. After cementing themselves as a non-playoff team with an epic post-Olympic collapse, the Kraken were within striking distance of a top-three spot in the NHL Draft Lottery.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11

Kraken blow past Flames despite playoff elimination earlier in day

Goaltender Nikke Kokko made 26 saves to win his first NHL start as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday. Frederick Gaudreau,

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Seattle Kraken eliminated from playoff contention

The Seattle Kraken will not be playing hockey deep into the spring in 2026, after being eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention on Saturday due to results beyond their control, despite later facing the Calgary Flames.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Kraken News & Rumors: Francis Out, Goaltending Woes, Winterton’s Return, & More

A lot has happened for the Seattle Kraken over the past couple of weeks. In the latest edition of the Kraken news and rumors, we’ll discuss what’s been happening both on and off the ice.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / April 10

Kraken stay in playoff hunt with shootout win over Knights

Rookie Berkly Catton sparked a rally from a two-goal deficit in the third period and scored the winner in the fifth round of a shootout as the Seattle Kraken kept their slim postseason hopes alive with a 4-3 victory against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

What is Jason Botterill’s fate after Ron Francis’ departure?

The Seattle Kraken became the latest NHL team to send shockwaves through their organization this week, parting ways with president of hockey operations

Seattle Kraken News / Inside The Rink / April 9

ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks and Seattle Kraken Extend Affiliation

The Kansas City Mavericks and Seattle Kraken have announced a four-year extension on their affiliation agreement which carries them through the 2029-30 season.

Ron Francis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Ron Francis Leaving Seattle Kraken

The front office changes will continue around the NHL. This time, it’s with the Seattle Kraken, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the President of Hockey Operations, Ron Francis, will be stepping down from his role.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Kraken’s Jordan Eberle Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy

On Wednesday, April 8, the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (PHWA) announced the nominees for the 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy. This award is given out annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.