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The Seattle Kraken enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism and just as many questions. After a busy start to July, the roster appears deeper than it did a year ago, with several additions expected to strengthen the middle six and a handful of young players pushing for NHL jobs.

Gustav Olofsson News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

Coachella Valley Firebirds Re-Sign Gustav Olofsson to a 1-Year Deal

On Wednesday, July 29, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Seattle Kraken’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate team, announced they have re-signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year contract.

Adam Fantilli News / Sound of Hockey / July 29

Should the Kraken offer sheet Adam Fantilli?

It’s fair to say this offseason has so far felt underwhelming for the Seattle Kraken. An offseason headlined Jason Robertson denying a trade to Seattle, with only small tweaking to the roster, hasn’t exactly instilled confidence that things will be much different heading into Opening Night.

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / July 28

Have the Seattle Kraken actually improved this offseason?

We’ve reached the dog days of the hockey summer, when general managers and other members of NHL front offices pack up and head to their respective cottages.

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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.

Eeli Tolvanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 26

Free Agent Profile: Eeli Tolvanen

More than three weeks into unrestricted free agency, there are still a handful of intriguing players left on the open market. Among the more interesting ones is winger Eeli Tolvanen.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

The Kraken Remain Stuck In The Mushy Middle

The Seattle Kraken entered this offseason as a team to watch, given their cap situation, holes in the lineup, and recent history of offseason transactions.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 24

Penguins linked to emerging Kraken trade candidate

It’s been tough sledding in the National Hockey League so far for Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright — and it could be only a matter of time before the former No.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

3 Areas the Kraken Need to Improve Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

The Seattle Kraken entered the offseason determined to take a step forward after another disappointing campaign that left them out of the playoff picture.

Shane Wright News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 23

Penguins Intrigued In Shane Wright Trade Possibility

What could be the ‘Wright’ destination for Shane Wright? The former fourth-overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft hasn’t had everything go to plan in his short career with the Seattle Kraken so far.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 22

Penguins' interest in Wright could reveal their plan after Crosby

Penguins' interest in Shane Wright could reveal their plan after Sidney Crosby

Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have controlled the top two center positions for the Penguins for nearly two decades.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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Cale Fleury News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Cale Fleury

The 2025-26 season was a roller coaster for the Seattle Kraken. They had their best start ever and won their first home opener in their five seasons in the league.

Shane Wright News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Shane Wright Prefers Trade To Canucks

Despite asking the Seattle Kraken for a trade a few weeks ago, nothing has materialized on the trade front for center Shane Wright. Still, that could change relatively soon, as Ben Kuzma of The Province reported in an article that Wright prefers a trade to the Vancouver Canucks, and there is mutual interest from the Kraken’s northern rival.

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Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Breaking Down the Seattle Kraken’s 2026-27 Schedule

With the height of free agency now in the rearview mirror, all eyes are on the 2026-27 NHL season. On Thursday, the NHL released the schedules for all teams, including the Seattle Kraken.

Shane Wright News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

Insider Says Shane Wright Has a Team He’d Prefer a Trade To

According to Ben Kuzma of The Province, Shane Wright would like to land with the Vancouver Canucks. Assuming he has a say in things, Wright not only sees an opportunity in Vancouver, but he likes where the team is headed.

Ville Ottavainen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Kraken sign former 4th-round pick to 1-year contract

The Seattle Kraken re-signed defenseman Ville Ottavainen to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, the team announced on Friday. The new contract is valued at $850,000 at the NHL level and $125,000 in the AHL.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Kraken Re-Sign Victor Ostman, Ville Ottavainen

According to a team announcement, the Seattle Kraken have re-signed netminder Victor Östman to a one-year deal for the 2026-27 season. Additionally, the Kraken also announced a one-year contract for defenseman Ville Ottavainen.

Shane Wright News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Kraken Have Major Ask From Canucks in Shane Wright Trade Talks

Shane Wright and the Seattle Kraken appear to be heading toward a split, and one of the teams reportedly interested in the young center is the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks.

Shane Wright News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Canucks Would Be a Great Trade Destination For the Kraken’s Shane Wright

Shane Wright’s future in the NHL doesn’t appear to be with the Seattle Kraken. It was recently reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet that Wright and the Kraken mutually want to part ways and are looking for potential trade partners to take on Wright.

Shane Wright News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

Five potential trade destinations for Kraken center Shane Wright

Save for an underwhelming crop of unrestricted free agents, we’re currently in the midst of one of the most fascinating NHL offseasons in recent memory.

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Shane Wright News / The Sick Podcast / July 6

Should The Canadiens Pursue Shane Wright?

On Saturday morning, a new potential trade target for the Montreal Canadiens emerged in Seattle Kraken centre Shane Wright. However, is Wright a player that the Canadiens should pursue to fill their void at second-line centre?

Curtis Douglas News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Meet the Newest Seattle Kraken: Curtis Douglas

On Wednesday, July 1, the excitement for the 2026-27 NHL season really kicked off, with the opening of free agency. Any player without a contract who was an unrestricted free agent had the opportunity to sign with a new team.

Shane Wright News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Kraken News & Rumors: Wright Trade Discussions, Free Agency & More

The excitement for the 2026-27 season is kicking off, with the draft and the start of free agency now upon us. The Seattle Kraken have been relatively quiet during the offseason thus far, but there are still news and rumours swirling around the team.

Curtis Douglas News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Kraken sign forward Curtis Douglas to two-year deal

The Seattle Kraken announced Wednesday they signed forward Curtis Douglas to a two-year, $2.5-million contract with a cap hit of $1.25 million. “Curtis adds size and a strong physical presence to our forward group,” said general manager Jason Botterill in a press release.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 26

Jason Robertson rejected $120M offer, nixing blockbuster trade

Jason Robertson reportedly rejected $120M offer from Kraken, nixing blockbuster trade

Robertson did not want to sign there. And it seems no amount of money was going to change his mind on that.

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Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

The Kraken may (finally) be revving up for a bold move this summer

NHL teams can, broadly speaking, be classified as either contending or rebuilding. Every now and then, however, a team’s actions and results don’t seem to reflect a recognizably cohesive plan.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / April 30

Assistant coach Jessica Campbell leaving Kraken

Assistant coach Jessica Campbell will not return to the Seattle Kraken next season, the team announced on Thursday. Campbell, 33, made history in 2024 when Seattle made her the first woman ever to hold a full-time role on an NHL bench.