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NHL News / Sound of Hockey / January 4
A case for the Pacific Northwest to host the World Junior Championship 
The holiday season winding down means the World Junior Championship is also soon coming to a close. The IIHF World Junior Championship is an annual, two-week tournament featuring the world’s premier under-20 players.
Vince Dunn News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 3
Kraken’s Vince Dunn goes off on refs after controversial penalty vs. Canucks
The Seattle Kraken pulled out a big 4-3 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night, their sixth victory in seven games dating back to December 20.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3
3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-3 Shootout Win Over Canucks
On Friday, Jan. 2, the Seattle Kraken faced off against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. The two teams just faced off against each other on Monday, Dec.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3
Beniers the Shootout Hero as Kraken Take Down Canucks 4-3
On Friday, Jan. 2, the Vancouver Canucks hosted the Seattle Kraken. The two teams just faced off on Monday, Dec. 29, where the Canucks won in the shootout.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 3
Matty Beniers, Kraken slip past Canucks in shootout
Matty Beniers scored the lone shootout goal to end the third and final round as the Seattle Kraken defeated the host Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Friday. Seattle won for the first time in five shootouts this season while the Canucks dropped to 4-1 in those situations.
Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
Kraken’s Eeli Tolvanen and Kaapo Kakko Join Team Finland’s Roster
On Friday, Jan. 2, Seattle Kraken forwards Eeli Tolvanen and Kaapo Kakko were named to Team Finland for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina, Italy.
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 2
Down on the Farm – Mid-season Kraken prospect ranking
Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week, we’ll have a quick news check-in and schedule update from the World Junior Championship and a mid-season update to my personal Kraken prospect ranking.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-1 Win Over the Predators
On Thursday, Jan. 1, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Nashville Predators for a New Year’s Day matchup. The Kraken kicked off the scoring with three goals in the first half of the first period.
Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
Seattle Kraken’s 3 Stars of December
Although the Seattle Kraken began the 2025-26 season on a hot streak, that all changed in December. They went on two losing streaks and ended the month with a final record of 5-7-1.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 2
NHL Predictions: January 2nd, Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 2
Three Takeaways – Kraken back in playoff spot after 4-1 win over Predators
Just two weeks ago, many Seattle Kraken fans had undoubtedly jumped ship on the 2025-26 team’s hopes of making a playoff run. After a 1-9-1 stretch, Seattle had nose-dived to the basement of the Pacific Division standings and was losing, losing, losing toward throwing in the towel and scuttling another campaign.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 2
Matty Beniers tallies 2 goals as Kraken take down Predators
Matty Beniers tallied twice and goaltender Philipp Grubauer made 24 saves as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Nashville Predators 4-1 Thursday night.
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 1
Strive for 95 (points) – January Update
Happy New Year, Kraken fans. As the Seattle Kraken roll into 2026, it is time for the January update of the Strive for 95 points series. The Kraken stumbled into December on a three-game skid to close November.
Jani Nyman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Kraken Reassign Jani Nyman
The Kraken announced they’ve reassigned left winger Jani Nyman to AHL Coachella Valley. With no immediate need for a roster spot, it looks to be a performance-based
Philipp Grubauer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 29
Kraken’s Philipp Grubauer vocal about ‘unbelievable’ win over Flyers
The Seattle Kraken couldn’t have scripted a much better return from the holiday break, and goaltender Philipp Grubauer made sure to highlight exactly why Sunday night’s performance mattered.
Jared McCann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Kraken Activate Jared McCann
The Kraken will see Jared McCann return to the lineup against the Flyers tonight, teammate Matty Beniers told reporters (including Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times).
Jared McCann News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Oilers pitched to go all-on on trade for Kraken star forward
Several names across different positions have recently been linked to the Oilers, with the latest among them now being this Kraken forward.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 25
Assessing The Kraken’s Goaltending Situation
The Kraken entered the break on a strong note with three straight wins, but they’ve only won four of their last 14 games. Thanks to many of their tweener companions in the West struggling, they’re only three points out of a playoff spot with four games in hand on the Mammoth.
Berkly Catton News / Daily Faceoff / December 21
Kraken’s Berkly Catton won’t be loaned out for 2026 World Juniors
The Seattle Kraken won’t be loaning forward Berkly Catton to Team Canada for the 2026 World Junior Championships, according to hockey insider Frank Seravalli.
Mason Marchment News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20
Kraken Trade Mason Marchment to Blue Jackets
As per Elliotte Friedman and a couple of other reputable sources, Mason Marchment is being dealt from Seattle to Columbus. The deal comes in under the wire of the NHL roster freeze on Friday night.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
Kraken's Mason Marchment a name to watch on the trade front
While there’s still plenty of hockey to be played, we’re less than three months away from the NHL Trade Deadline, and prognostications on the notable names that might be on trade boards are starting to come to the forefront.
Lane Lambert News / Yardbarker / December 18
Kraken's problems are far more concerning than the bizarre news conference
Lane Lambert's one-minute news conference has been described as an error by the communications department.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / December 18
The Seattle Kraken are running out of answers in another lost season
There’s no doubt that the Seattle Kraken have fallen far short of replicating the success the Vegas Golden Knights experienced immediately upon entering the National Hockey League.
Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5
Seattle Kraken Searching for Offensive Boost as Trade Market Heats Up
The Seattle Kraken continue to explore the trade market for an offensive addition, and general manager Jason Botterill has remained active in trying to upgrade the club’s top six.
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