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Kraken’s Catton and Nyman Invited to the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

On Aug. 26, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced the list of rookies they invited to partake in the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

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Seattle Kraken opportunities for improvement for the 2025–26 season

The Seattle Kraken wrapped up the 2024–25 season in 27th place. Not great! But while we’ve already highlighted some silver linings from this past season, it might be even more important to look at the other side: the subtle, micro-level areas where Seattle struggled.

Jared McCann News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Kraken Keep Jared McCann Off Trade Market Amid Interest from 4 Teams

The Seattle Kraken have made it clear: Jared McCann isn’t going anywhere — at least not yet. According to Seattle Hockey Insider, the New Jersey Devils were among the teams told earlier this summer that the 29-year-old forward was unavailable.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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The 31 longest postseason games in NHL history

It won’t take you as long to read this as it did to watch any of these games.

Jared McCann News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

King’s Ransom for McCann, Updates on Extensions & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at how the Seattle Kraken will be looking for a “king’s ransom” if another team wants to acquire Jared McCann. Elsewhere, there have been some updates on the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, and how that could look.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Kraken won’t trade top forward despite significant interest

While the Seattle Kraken missed the postseason last year, there is reason for optimism moving forward. The Kraken hired former New York Islanders coach

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Way-too-early Seattle Kraken trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The 2025-26 NHL season is just a few months away, but some teams should already be looking at in-season trades. With the expanded salary cap, there should be more action at the trade deadline for contending teams.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / August 21

Kraken Star Forward Not Available for Trade

The Seattle Kraken may be in a rebuilding/retooling period, but they aren't going to sell off their top players willy nilly. Case in point, Rob Simpson

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 21

Seattle Kraken top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

It was a step back in 2024-25 for the Seattle Kraken, as they finished seventh in the Pacific Division. The front office brought in some solid new pieces this summer, such as the Kraken trading for Mason Marchment and signing Ryan Lindgren.

Joel Daccord News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Kraken’s Joey Daccord Named to Team USA Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp

On Tuesday, Aug. 19, USA Hockey announced the 44 players who received an invitation to Olympic Orientation Camp. On that list is a familiar face to Seattle Kraken fans, goaltender Joey Daccord.

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Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

There is no title celebration quite like the captain of an NHL team hoisting the Stanley Cup. We mean, unless you love to see sweaty racecar drivers dump milk all over their heads.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 18

Micro silver linings from a rough 2024-25 Seattle Kraken season

The Seattle Kraken wrapped up the 2024–25 campaign sitting 27th in the NHL standings—a spot in which nobody in the organization, or the fanbase, wanted to be.

Jared McCann News / The Sick Podcast / August 18

Potential Trade Target: Jared McCann

According to Michael DeRosa of The Hockey News, the Montreal Canadiens reportedly have interest in former 40-goal scorer Jared McCann of the Seattle Kraken.

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 13

Kraken roster battle: Considering which rookies will make an impact in 2025-26

Looking at what the Seattle Kraken have done this offseason under new general manager Jason Botterill, it’s plain to see that he expects to factor a couple of young players rising through the ranks into his lineup in 2025-26.

Tye Kartye News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Seattle Kraken’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Tye Kartye

The 2024-25 season has been over for the Seattle Kraken for a while. While they did not have a great season, failing to make the postseason for the second straight year, they ended the 2024-25 season with a final record of 35-41-6.

Ryker Evans News / Field Level Media / August 11

Kraken D Ryker Evans agrees to two-year, $4.1M deal

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans agreed to a two-year, $4.1 million deal with the club on Monday. Evans, 23, had five goals, 25 assists and 106 blocked shots in 73 games last season in his first full NHL campaign.

Ryker Evans News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Kraken Sign Ryker Evans to a 2-Year Extension

On Aug. 11, the Seattle Kraken announced they have signed defenseman Ryker Evans to a two-year contract extension. His contract has an average annual value (AAV) of $2.05 million.

Ryker Evans News / Daily Faceoff / August 11

Kraken sign Ryker Evans to two-year contract

The Seattle Kraken have signed 23-year-old defenseman Ryker Evans to a two-year contract worth $4.1 million through the end of the 2026-27 season, the team announced on Monday.

Ryker Evans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11

Kraken sign lone remaining restricted free agent to two-year deal

Seattle selected him with the 35th overall pick of the 2021 NHL Draft.

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

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

NHL Rumours: Update on Seattle Kraken RFA Defender

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the dog days of summer. However, there’s still plenty of work for general managers.

Philipp Grubauer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 7

What should the Kraken do with their veteran goaltender?

In their inaugural season, the Seattle Kraken believed they had found their franchise goalie for the foreseeable future.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / August 7

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Seattle Kraken’s Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / August 6

Kraken’s Top Prospect Eyeing Roster Spot

The Seattle Kraken missed the postseason for the second straight year and the third time in four seasons since the organization debuted. Playing in a difficult Pacific Division, the same division that’s determined the Western Conference champion for three straight years, the Kraken face a difficult test trying to ascend.

Seattle Kraken News / House of Hockey / August 6

Seattle Kraken Torn Apart by Analyst for Horrible Financial Situation

Every summer, NHL analyst Dom Luszczyszyn compares every player's contracts on teams and grades them overall, and the Seattle Kraken are dead last with a D+.

Luke Henman News / Inside The Rink / August 1

AHL: Luke Henman Signs Overseas

The Coachella Valley Firebirds last night re-signed defenseman Charlie Wright. This morning, it was announced that forward Luke Henman is heading overseas for the 2025-26 season.

Seattle Kraken News / House of Hockey / August 1

Seattle Kraken Player Narrowly Avoids Dangerous Encounter With Wild Bears in Alaska

Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and team mascot Buoy narrowly escaped an encounter with a real bear while filming a segment in Alaska - talk about a close call!

Kaapo Kakko News / Daily Faceoff / July 26