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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.

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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

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18

Kraken open key road trip against Predators with wild-card grip slipping

By the time the Seattle Kraken return home, the Mariners will have started their baseball season and NBA owners will likely have voted on whether the SuperSonics will be one of the league's next expansion franchises.

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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

3 Takeaways From Kraken’s Frustrating 6-2 Loss to Lightning

On Tuesday, March 17, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning for the first matchup between these two teams this season. This game saw the return

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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

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 18

Three Takeaways – “Catastrophic” mistakes cost Kraken in 6-2 loss to Lightning

The effort wasn’t bad, but the execution was horrendous for the Kraken in a 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning that took yet another little nibble out of Seattle’s continuously declining playoff chances.

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

3 Takeaways From Kraken’s Much-Needed 6-2 Win Over Panthers

On Sunday, March 15, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Florida Panthers for the two teams’ first meeting of the 2025-26 season. The Kraken had just played against the Vancouver Canucks the day prior and beat them 5-2. The game started out in the Kraken’s favor, as they scored two goals in the first half of the period.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 16

Three Takeaways – Kraken roll over Panthers, jump back into playoff picture

Those aren’t the same Florida Panthers that won the last two Stanley Cups. Badly banged up and often lacking the mojo that carried them to hockey’s highest pedestal the last two years, the Panthers have sunk to last place in the hotly contested Atlantic Division.

Bobby McMann News / Sound of Hockey / March 15

Bobby McMann scores twice in debut in 5-2 Kraken win over Canucks

McMann (twice) AND McCann scored?! Of course they did. The Seattle Kraken did what they had to do against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday and picked

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

NHL Predictions: March 14th, Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to 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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14

Kraken need to turn things around at Canucks

Despite a 2-6-0 record since the Olympic break, the Seattle Kraken somehow held on to the Western Conference's second and final wild-card playoff spot.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 13

Three Takeaways – “Unacceptable” performance by Kraken in 5-1 loss to Avalanche

If you put this 5-1 Seattle Kraken loss to the Colorado Avalanche in a vacuum, it’s fine. The Avs are the best team in the NHL, and a loss against them is completely understandable.

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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.

Bobby McMann News / Sound of Hockey / March 12

Get to know “well rounded” Kraken trade acquisition Bobby McMann

New Seattle Kraken forward Bobby McMann is still playing the waiting game for his work visa to come through after he was acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a trade that was completed mere minutes before the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 11

Three Takeaways – Kraken fall apart in second, lose 4-2 to Predators

That was a killer loss. The Kraken came out hot in the first period and appeared ready to roll to victory over the Nashville Predators. But things fell apart in the second, and a 2-0 lead quickly evaporated and turned into a 3-2 deficit.

Matt Murray News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 10

Kraken Activate Matt Murray From IR

Another goaltender is set to join the Seattle Kraken depth chart. Matt Murray has been activated off of injured reserve after recovering from a lower-body injury sustained in November.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Kraken News & Rumors: Schwartz, McMann, Eberle & More

The trade deadline has now passed, and there have been some new and interesting developments in the NHL, but more importantly, with the Seattle Kraken.

Jaden Schwartz News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz Out Indefinitely With Upper-Body Injury

The Kraken announced this afternoon that winger Jaden Schwartz is out indefinitely after sustaining an upper-body injury, suspected to be his face/head, in Saturday’s loss to the Senators.

Jaden Schwartz News / Daily Faceoff / March 8

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz exits game after taking skate to face

Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz left Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators and did not return after a scary-looking incident in which he took a skate to his face.

Jordan Eberle News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Kraken sign Jordan Eberle to two-year extension

On a day where many pending unrestricted free agents get traded to new clubs, one key one is staying put with a new contract extension. According to multiple reports, the Seattle Kraken and their captain Jordan Eberle have agreed to a two-year contract extension that will carry a salary cap hit of $5.5 million.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 3

NHL Rumors: A list of teams who might be interested in Rasmus Ristolainen

David Pagnotta: Teams are calling the Seattle Kraken about pending UFA forward Eeli Tolvanen. They are focused on getting into the playoffs and are looking to add.

Gustav Olofsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Kraken Sign, Waive Gustav Olofsson

The Seattle Kraken have continued their run of new contracts by signing defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, $775K contract. Olofsson is currently playing in the first year of a two-year, AHL contract signed with the Coachella Valley Firebirds in July 2025.

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.