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The Seattle Kraken are continuing their road trip to open the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, heading to Edmonton to take on the Oilers on Saturday, Oct.

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Kraken Activate Mackie Samoskevich, Place Jacob Melanson On IR

The Kraken are set to welcome back one of their key acquisitions this summer. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have activated winger Mackie Samoskevich off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, winger Jacob Melanson has been placed on IR.

NHL News / Kraken Chronicle / October 2

3 takeaways from Kraken's strong 6-1 season opener win over Flames

The Seattle Kraken opened their season against the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Oct. 1. This was the last time the Flames would have a home opener at the Saddledome, so it was a bittersweet moment for them.

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Semyon Vyazovoi News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Kraken’s Semyon Vyazovoi Is Goalie of the Month in the KHL

Seattle Kraken’s goalie prospect Semyon Vyazovoi had a great start to the 2026-27 campaign in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) as he was awarded Goalie of the Month honors on Wednesday, the league announced.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 2

Three Takeaways – The Kids lead the way in 6-1 Kraken rout over Flames

You can’t ask for a much better start to the season than what the Seattle Kraken got on Thursday, cruising to a 6-1 win over the Flames in Calgary. The youngsters, who Seattle is relying upon to take a big step in their development this season, literally led the way.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 2

Kraken send Flames to their worst-ever home-opening defeat

Vince Dunn scored once in a three-point performance and Jared McCann produced three assists as the visiting Seattle Kraken rolled over the Calgary Flames with a 6-1 victory in the season opener for both clubs on Thursday.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Kraken Trade David Goyette To Flyers For Devin Kaplan

The Seattle Kraken have acquired winger Devin Kaplan from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for center David Goyette. This move will shift two minor-league prospects ahead of the AHL season kickoff on Friday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Kraken trade David Goyette to Flyers for Devin Kaplan

In a minor one-for-one transaction announced on Thursday afternoon, the Seattle Kraken traded center prospect David Goyette to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for right wing prospect Devin Kaplan.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Seattle Kraken News / Kraken Chronicle / October 1

3 Kraken storylines to watch in season opener against Flames

The Seattle Kraken are getting ready to make their 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) debut on Oct. 1 against the Calgary Flames. This marks the last-ever home opener for the Flames at the Saddledome before they move to Scotia Place starting in the 2027-28 season.

Jared McCann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Jared McCann Could Become A Major Trade Chip

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann has been a solid NHL scorer for many years, dating back to when the Kraken took him in the Expansion Draft from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 1

Kraken Roundtable – 2026-27 Seattle Kraken season hopes, concerns, and predictions

For those of us who have had the Kraken on our minds since the final horn in Denver last spring, the wait is finally over. A long—occasionally newsy, but relatively uneventful—offseason is in the past.

Bobby McMann News / Sound of Hockey / September 29

Kraken Notebook: Why Bobby McMann chose to stay in Seattle

As we’ve sought reasons for optimism heading into the sixth edition of Seattle Kraken hockey, we’ve continuously found ourselves circling back to scoring winger Bobby McMann.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 29

Seattle Kraken: Path to the Playoffs – 2026-27 season kickoff

As the Seattle Kraken head into their sixth season, we are back with the Strive for 95 series to track their progress toward the playoffs. However, the NHL has expanded the 2026-27 regular season to 84 games, which upped the target for standing points from 95 to 97.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 28

Monday Musings: Here we go for Kraken season!

The preseason is done, and the games will count from here on out, starting with the season opener in Calgary on Thursday. It’s difficult to extrapolate many insights from a shortened preseason when only the last two games resembled NHL lineups.

Mackie Samoskevich News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Mackie Samoskevich, Jake O’Brien To Open Season On Injured Reserve

The Kraken have placed forwards Mackie Samoskevich and Jake O’Brien on injured reserve to start the year, the team announced. Seattle won’t need any further roster moves to submit a compliant opening-night roster tomorrow; their camp roster has been slimmed to 25 players for nearly a week.

Mackie Samoskevich News / Daily Faceoff / September 26

Kraken’s Mackie Samoskevich out day-to-day with upper-body injury

Seattle Kraken forward Mackie Samoskevich is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, the club announced Saturday morning. The Kraken also announced that Samoskevich will not play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Vancouver Canucks.

Ville Ottavainen News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Kraken’s Ville Ottavainen fined for altercation in preseason game

It’s preseason for the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, too, but Thursday’s game between the Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames gave them a chance to shake off some rust.

Vince Dunn News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Vince Dunn

Last season, the Seattle Kraken had their best start, winning their home opener for the first time in five seasons since they joined the league. The Kraken were primed to take a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, a decent indicator of who will make the postseason.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Kraken Bring Speed & Intensity Early in Training Camp

The Seattle Kraken wasted little time setting the tone for training camp. From the opening stretches of the first day, the intensity was evident. Players competed hard throughout the session, creating plays whenever opportunities presented themselves and pushing the pace across the ice.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12

Matty Beniers Sends Message to Stars Who Don’t Want to Play in Seattle

The Seattle Kraken haven’t exactly had the same success as the Vegas Golden Knights through the first five years of their existence, but that hasn’t necessarily been for a lack of trying, especially of late.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Rumors / September 9

2026-27 Seattle Kraken Season Preview

The Seattle Kraken enter the 2026–27 season with a largely unchanged roster after a quiet offseason that saw them add one key forward, re-sign a late-season acquisition, and say goodbye to several veteran depth pieces.