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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.

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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.

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.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

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

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

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.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / June 26

2026 NHL Mock Draft, Seattle Kraken seven-round edition

We’ve reached the culmination of Draft Week at Sound Of Hockey. The 2026 NHL Draft is here. The first round begins at 4:00 p.m. PT on Friday, June 26 (today).

Jason Robertson 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.

Avalanche trade Valeri Nichushkin: Instant reaction, analysis

Leafs not actively shopping Matthew Knies, but will listen to offers

Report: Blues tell teams that two players are off the market for trades

Three Western Conference teams in need of major trades this offseason

Who is the biggest sleeper on the trade market?

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / June 25

2026 NHL Draft notebook: trades, prospect tiers, and Kraken perspective

After sorting through video on scores of prospects, crunching numbers on thousands more, and reading countless reports, rankings, and mock drafts, I approach the finish line of the pre-draft process stuffed with impressions and opinions, both broad and specific.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / June 23

Kraken audit complete, (some) areas for growth revealed

When Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke held his end-of-season press conference in April, he raised eyebrows by indicating that the organization would bring in a third party to audit every facet of the team’s hockey operations procedures.

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.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / June 22

Grading the Seattle Kraken’s draft classes to date

It’s officially draft week here at Sound Of Hockey. While the Seattle Kraken made waves over the weekend by trading for Mackie Samoskevich and re-signing Bobby McMann to a five-year, $34.5 million contract, they also must now quickly shift their attention to how they will continue to stockpile young prospects into the organization.

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The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Kraken Sign Bobby McMann to a 6-Year Contract Extension

On Sunday, June 21, the Seattle Kraken extended forward Bobby McMann. Seattle signed him to a six-year deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.75 million. McMann had an interesting lead into the NHL.

Bobby McMann News / Daily Faceoff / June 21

Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year contract extension

You can cross yet another quality player off the list of unrestricted free agents who will be available to sign with any of the NHL’s 32 teams on July 1.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension

The Kraken made a move to add a winger when they acquired Mackie Samoskevich from Florida. Now, they’ve made a move to keep another one.

Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks

Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

Mackie Samoskevich News / Sound of Hockey / June 21

Seattle Kraken trade 25th overall pick for Mackie Samoskevich

The Seattle Kraken have made their first big splash of the offseason, acquiring right wing Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Florida Panthers. In return, the Kraken traded the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft, as well as a conditional second-round pick in the 2027 draft.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Announces Retirement

The second-highest scoring French-born player in NHL history has hung up his skates. According to an announcement from the NHL, forward Pierre-Édouard Bellemare has retired from professional hockey.

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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11