Seattle Kraken: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kraken News & Rumors: Winterton, McCann, Molgaard & More

In the latest edition of the Seattle Kraken news and rumors, we’ll cover several different topics, including Ryan Winterton’s leave of absence, Jared McCann’s

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Kraken Notebook – Checking in with Lane Lambert as season hangs in the balance

The Seattle Kraken are truly on their last tentacle. The other seven tentacles have been sliced off at this point, and while the rest of the Pacific Division has done everything in its power to keep the Kraken afloat by mostly maintaining Seattle’s losing pace, the Nashville Predators—sadly—did not get the memo.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Kraken trying to end skid, face smooth-running Lightning

If there was a game that encapsulated the Seattle Kraken's season, it might have come Tuesday night. Playing against the injury-riddled Florida Panthers, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, the Kraken rallied from a three-goal deficit in the final six minutes of regulation only to lose 5-4 in a shootout.

Oscar Fisker Molgaard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Kraken Recall Oscar Fisker Molgaard

The Kraken announced Wednesday that they’ve recalled center Oscar Fisker Molgaard from AHL Coachella Valley. The team reassigned right-winger Jani Nyman to Coachella Valley in the corresponding move.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Ryan Winterton News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Former OHLer Jacob Winterton passes away at 25 after cancer battle

The Ontario Hockey League announced Wednesday the death of former player Jacob Winterton after a battle with cancer. He was 25. “The OHL sends thoughts and condolences to the Winterton family, as well as Jacob’s friends during this difficult time,” the league wrote in a statement.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 24

Three Takeaways – Kraken erase three-goal deficit but lose to Panthers in shootout

Just when you think they’re 100 percent dead—season’s over, nothing left to see here—the Seattle Kraken rally back from a three-goal deficit in the third period… and still lose in a shootout to the Florida Panthers.

Adam Larsson News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Kraken’s Adam Larsson plays in 1,000th NHL game

Adam Larsson made history Tuesday night, skating in the 1,000th NHL regular-season game of his career as the Seattle Kraken take on the Florida Panthers.

Adam Larsson News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Kraken’s Adam Larsson Set to Skate in His 1,000th Game

On Tuesday, March 24, Seattle Kraken’s Adam Larsson will join an exclusive club: becoming another player to play in 1,000 games. He has had a long and storied career in the NHL thus far and should be incredibly proud of this accomplishment.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23

'Desperate' Kraken out to boost playoff hopes vs. ailing Panthers

The Seattle Kraken have gone cold, and their frigid play has put their shot at the playoffs in serious jeopardy. Seattle (31-29-9, 71 points), which has lost three straight and seven of its past nine, visits the Florida Panthers (34-32-3, 71 points) on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla.

Ryan Winterton News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Kraken’s Ryan Winterton takes leave of absence

The Seattle Kraken will be without one of their young forwards for some time. On Monday, the team announced that Ryan Winterton will be taking a temporary leave of absence to attend to a family matter.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / March 23

Monday Musings: The devastation continues

It was a devastating week for the Kraken, yet remarkably, they remain in the playoff hunt, albeit hanging on the outside right now. This is uncharted territory for the franchise, which has never truly been in a nip‑and‑tuck race to get into the playoffs.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 23

Hurricanes, Kraken To Play 2026 Global Series In Finland

The Hurricanes and Kraken will play a pair of games in Helsinki, Finland, on Nov. 12 and 14 next season as part of the 2026 Global Series, the league announced.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / March 23

Kraken heading to Finland for NHL Global Series in November

The NHL is sending the Seattle Kraken overseas next fall for a two‑game set in Helsinki as part of the 2026 NHL Global Series. Seattle will face the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

3 Takeaways From Kraken’s 5-2 Loss to Blue Jackets

On Saturday, March 21, the Seattle Kraken faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets for their second and final game of the season. The Blue Jackets won the first game 2-1 after a shootout. Columbus started out strong, scoring three goals in the first period.

Kim Saarinen News / Sound of Hockey / March 21

Down on the Farm – Saarinen’s Liiga dominance, and the Kraken development track record

This is “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. Believe it or not, we’re nearing the end of prospect seasons around the globe.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

2 Takeaways From Kraken’s 3-1 Loss to Predators

On Thursday, March 19, the Seattle Kraken took on the Nashville Predators. This game closed out the season series, where each team had one win heading into it. Nashville struck first in the early part of the first period, but the Kraken tied it up late in the same frame.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 20

Three Takeaways – Kraken fall back out of playoff picture with maddening 3-1 loss to Predators

Surely, the Seattle Kraken would find a way to defeat the Nashville Predators this time, right? Considering the situation entering the game—with the Kraken

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Kraken News & Rumors: Murray, Nyman, McMann, and More

In the latest edition of the Seattle Kraken news and rumors, let’s cover Matt Murray’s return from injury, Jani Nyman receiving a call-up to the NHL, and more. In a piece of news from last week that went under the radar, the Kraken activated goaltender Matt Murray from injured reserve (IR). Murray has not played for the Kraken since Nov.

Jani Nyman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18

Kraken Recall Jani Nyman On Emergency Basis

The Kraken announced that they’ve recalled winger Jani Nyman from AHL Coachella Valley under emergency conditions. Seattle hadn’t yet burned through any of its five post-deadline standard recalls anyway.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

NHL Predictions: March 17 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Seattle Kraken

Welcome back to another 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 / Field Level Media / March 16

Kraken test Lightning's perfect record in Seattle as wild-card race heats up

For the Seattle Kraken to be effective, they need to have four lines rolling. They showed that again Sunday when their third and fourth lines did most of the damage in a 6-2 victory against Florida, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Kraken rumors: Seattle will begin negotiating with key UFA forward this week

The Seattle Kraken are beginning to follow a bit of a pattern with their roster. During the trade deadline, Seattle was involved in discussions that didn’t amount to anything, but they did make a bit of a splash on the big day.

Jaden Schwartz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Jaden Schwartz gets brutal injury update amid Kraken playoff push

The Jaden Schwartz injury on Saturday night is one that every hockey fan hates to see, not only Seattle Kraken supporters. The forward was moving through center ice during the team’s 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators and was struck in the face by an errant skate.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / March 9

Kraken Rule Out Veteran Forward Indefinitely

Jaden Schwartz of the Seattle Kraken has been ruled out indefinitely due to an upper-body injury. The Kraken made the announcement on March 9. Schwartz

Shane Wright News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Seattle Kraken: Franchise Ready to Trade Shane Wright According to One NHL Analyst

Shane Wright was the fourth overall pick in the NHL Draft in 2022 by the Seattle Kraken. This season, he has scored 11 goals and has recorded 11 assists, in 57 games played.