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On YouTubeJared McCann News / The Hockey Writers / July 11
Maple Leafs Should Make an Offer for Kraken’s McCann if Available
As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search for a top-six forward, potential targets are starting to become known. Recently, on TSN’s Chris Johnston The Chris Johnston Show, he said that while the list isn’t long, there are some names that could intrigue the Maple Leafs.
Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10
Kraken rumors: Seattle open to trading top scorer in franchise history
The Seattle Kraken have missed the playoffs in three of their four seasons. That prompted them to make some big moves this offseason, firing head coach Dan Bylsma and moving general manager Ron Francis upstairs.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10
Kraken announce player development staff changes
The Kraken have already made a multitude of staff changes this offseason, replacing nearly their entire coaching staff and naming Jason Botterill as the second general manager in franchise history.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Seattle Kraken News / Blade of Steel / July 10
Western Conference Team Passes on Goalie Buyout, Looks to New Coach for Answers, per Elliotte Friedman
The Seattle Kraken reportedly almost bought out Philipp Grubauer this off-season, but now according to insider Elliotte Friedman, they're hoping a change behind the bench can reinvigorate his career.
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.
Jared McCann News / Blade of Steel / July 9
Seattle Kraken's Leading Scorer Jared McCann Reportedly Linked to Canadian Team
Jared McCann, who is the leading scorer on the Seattle Kraken, has been linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, with whom he already had a brief tenure earlier in his playing career, though he never actually hit the ice with them.
Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / July 9
NHL Rumours: Seattle Kraken Scorer Could Be Made Available
Welcome back to our latest edition of NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. Today our journey takes us to the Pacific Northwest. We are discussing whether or not one of their players could be available, and who might be interested.
Kaapo Kakko News / Sound of Hockey / July 9
Understanding the arbitration process: What it means for Kaapo Kakko and the Kraken 
It happens every offseason—restricted free agents file for arbitration, and fanbases panic. In the case of the Seattle Kraken, forward Kaapo Kakko has filed for arbitration, becoming the fifth player in franchise history to do so.
Ryan Lindgren News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Meet the Newest Seattle Kraken: Ryan Lindgren
Free agency opened up for the NHL on July 1. Several teams participated in signing new players to their teams, including the Seattle Kraken. They signed defenseman Ryan Lindgren to a four-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $4.5 million.
Tye Kartye News / Daily Faceoff / July 5
Kraken sign Tye Kartye to two-year, $2.5 million contract
The Seattle Kraken announced Saturday they had signed Tye Kartye to a two-year, $2.5 million contract that will pay him $1.25 million through the 2026-27 season.
Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper
Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.
Tye Kartye News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5
Kraken re-sign key depth forward
The 24-year-old signed with Seattle as an undrafted free agent back in 2022, a move that has worked out well for both sides.
NHL News / House of Hockey / July 5
Three talented wingers who could be trade targets for Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has a clear mission this offseason: find the perfect running mate for Auston Matthews.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3
Kraken to sign No. 8 overall pick to entry-level contract
The Kraken had 2025 No. 8 overall pick Jake O’Brien sign his entry-level contract during today’s development camp scrimmage, Kate Shefte of the Seattle Times reports.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Two-time Stanley Cup champion trying to get career back on track with Kraken
He missed the entirety of the 2023-24 season and all but two games of the 2024-25 season.
Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / July 1
Kraken Ink Stay-At-Home Defenseman
The Seattle Kraken wasted no time in getting in on the free agent frenzy. As the market opened, most of the top players signed contracts within the first hour.
Joe Veleno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29
Kraken to buy out Joe Veleno
The Kraken announced Sunday they’ve placed newly acquired center Joe Veleno on unconditional waivers for a buyout. If a team wants to pick up the final year of Veleno’s contract at a $2.275MM cap hit, they can do so over the next 24 hours, in which case the Kraken would not be on the hook for the salary cap implications of a buyout.
Philipp Grubauer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28
Kraken GM reveals Philipp Grubauer plan after dreadful season
The 2024-25 NHL campaign was a rough overall season for the Seattle Kraken, who would ultimately fall short of attaining a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in their four-year existence.
Cale Fleury News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Kraken sign Cale Fleury to two-year contract extension
The Seattle Kraken announced last week that defenseman Cale Fleury and the team have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $1.78 million, paying him an annual average value (AAV) worth $890,000 per season.
Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24
3 players Kraken must trade in 2025 NHL offseason
The Seattle Kraken have been active in the offseason trade market. They sent two picks to the Dallas Stars for forward Mason Marchment. Then, they flipped Andre Burakovsky to the Chicago Blackhawks for Joe Velano.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 24
Kraken Overlooked in Trade Talks for Superstar Forward
One of the more shocking developments of the offseason is a potential trade involving Dallas Stars’ superstar Jason Robertson. Entering the final season of his current contract, the 25-year-old forward would be a welcomed addition to any NHL team.
Andre Burakovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21
Blackhawks Acquire Andre Burakovsky from Kraken in Trade
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired veteran forward Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for center Joe Veleno, the team announced Saturday.
Cale Fleury News / The Hockey Writers / June 20
Kraken Sign Cale Fleury to a 2-Year Extension
On June 20, the Seattle Kraken announced they have signed Cale Fleury to a two-year extension. The 26-year-old defender received a contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $890,000.
Lane Lambert News / Daily Faceoff / June 17
New Kraken head coach Lane Lambert rounds out staff with assistants, goalie coach
The Seattle Kraken announced on Tuesday that the team has finalized the coaching staff that will accompany new head coach Lane Lambert behind the bench in his first season with the organization.
Lane Lambert News / Rinksiders / June 15
Breaking down the Seattle Kraken’s head coach hiring of Lane Lambert
The Seattle Kraken have named Lane Lambert as their third coach in team history. Looking to help their young team make the jump to regular playoff contention, Kraken GM Jason Botterill will make moves to revamp his team, but the hiring of Lambert will have a big effect on the group as a whole.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Rangers have big problems even after firing Peter Laviolette
The New York Rangers fired head coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday following a bitterly disappointing 2024-25 season.
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