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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.

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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.

NHL 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.

Seattle Kraken 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.

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

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / July 8

A Seattle Kraken view on the Leo Carlsson offer sheet

On July 3, the Philadelphia Flyers tendered a massive five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson. The deal carries an $18 million average annual value (AAV) and would cost Philadelphia four first-round picks if Anaheim does not match.

NHL 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.

Shane Wright News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Kraken Working With Shane Wright To Find A Suitable Trade

Shane Wright’s tenure with the Kraken hasn’t gone quite as well as he or the team would have hoped. Now, it appears his time in Seattle may be coming

Shane Wright News / NHL Trade Talk / July 4

Kraken Agree to Trade Shane Wright to a Team in Need of a Young Center

Shane Wright‘s time in Seattle is coming to an end. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Kraken have agreed to trade the young center this summer, with Wright’s agent, Kurt Overhardt, confirming the situation directly: Seattle GM Jason Botterill has agreed to move Wright to a team in need of a top young center.

Jamie Oleksiak News / Professor Press Box / July 2

The Oleksiak Move Was About Stabilizing the Canucks Defence

There’s a temptation to look at a move like the Jamie Oleksiak signing and treat it as a straight replacement decision. One player comes out, another goes in, cap hit roughly balances out, and the story becomes about whether the team got better or worse on paper.

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.

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Jaden Schwartz News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Jaden Schwartz Signs 3-Year Contract With the Avalanche

Forward Jaden Schwartz has signed a 3-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche, according to Darren Dreger. The contract is worth $3.25 million per season.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / June 30

The 2026 Seattle Kraken draft class

With the 2026 NHL Draft in the books, the Seattle Kraken have added eight more young players to the organization—five defensemen and three forwards. We’re here today to bring you scouting insights, analysis, and video on all of them.

Jason Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

What a Kraken Trade Package for Jason Robertson Could Have Been

The NHL has been buzzing with trades ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, but nothing has rocked the Seattle Kraken more than the news on Thursday when Elliotte

Jason Robertson News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Is Robertson rejection the final sign the Kraken should commit to rebuild?

Ever since their inception in the 2021-22 season, the Seattle Kraken have been in desperate need of a star player. Their franchise leaderboard in points is topped by good-but-not-great players like Jared McCann and Jordan Eberle.

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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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Kraken News & Rumors: Schultz in a Developmental Role, Wright Trade Rumors, & More

As the NHL offseason news continues to roll in, here’s a look at the latest headlines that have surfaced surrounding the Seattle Kraken. On June 18, the

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.

Bobby McMann News / Field Level Media / June 22

Kraken re-sign F Bobby McMann to 6-year, $34.5M deal

The Seattle Kraken re-signed free agent forward Bobby McMann to a six-year, $34.5 million contract. McMann, who turned 30 last week, is signed through the 2031-32 season in the deal announced Sunday.

Ron Francis News / Field Level Media / June 19

Two-time Cup winner Ron Francis rejoins Pens as advisor

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Ron Francis rejoined the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday as a special advisor for hockey operations. The Hall of Fame forward played eight of his 23 NHL seasons in Pittsburgh, winning back-to-back championships in 1990-91 and 1991-92.

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare News / Field Level Media / June 18

F Pierre-Edouard Bellemare retires after 700 games

Forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare officially has retired after 700 NHL games over 10 seasons with five teams. Bellemare, who last suited up for the Seattle Kraken in 2023-24, played the most games by a French-born player in league history.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Free Agent Focus: Seattle Kraken

Free agency is now less than a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Ron Francis News / NHL Trade Talk / April 8

Seattle Kraken Announce that Ron Francis Is Resigning as President

The Seattle Kraken announced on Wednesday that Ron Francis will be stepping down from his role as President of Hockey Operations at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.