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Jacob Melanson's injury was more serious than we initially thought

On Oct. 1, the Seattle Kraken played their season opener against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The game went in Seattle's favor with a 6-1 victory.

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Kraken’s Jacob Melanson Out For Extended Period

Already on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury, Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson will be out much longer than expected. Earlier today, the Kraken revealed that Melanson has been diagnosed with an anterior mediastinum hematoma with a vascular pseudoaneurysm.

Jacob Melanson News / Daily Faceoff / October 10

Kraken’s Jacob Melanson out indefinitely following vascular aneurysm

The Seattle Kraken announced Saturday that forward Jacob Melanson is out indefinitely as a result of an unusual injury he sustained during the club’s season opener against the Calgary Flames on Oct.

NHL News / Kraken Chronicle / October 10

3 takeaways from Kraken's 6-3 win over Red Wings

On Friday, Oct. 9, the Seattle Kraken faced off against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena for their first matchup in the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Berkly Catton News / Sound of Hockey / October 10

Three Takeaways – Catton and fourth line rescue Kraken from slow start against Red Wings

After Seattle’s 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights on Tuesday, I was ridiculed by Vegas fans for my Walk and Talk, in which I stated that (A.) I thought the gameplay was a bit more even than a 6-2 score would indicate and (B.) Ben Meyers’ hit that injured Victor Olofsson was not malicious.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / October 9

Frederick Gaudreau scores twice as Kraken separate from Red Wings

Frederick Gaudreau scored two of Seattle's four straight second-period goals as the Kraken pulled away to a 6-3 victory over the host Detroit Red Wings on Friday.

Seattle Kraken News / Inside The Rink / October 8

AHL: Coachella Valley Firebirds Trio Off to a Hot Start

The Coachella Valley Firebirds opened the season with a 6-5 overtime loss to the Ontario Reign on Friday night. They bounced back Saturday with a 6-2 win.

Ryan Lindgren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

Kraken Place Ryan Lindgren On IR

The Seattle Kraken will be without defenseman Ryan Lindgren for some time after he left Tuesday night’s contest with an upper-body injury. Seattle announced they have placed Lindgren on injured reserve and has given Lindgren a recovery timeline of approximately four to six weeks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Kraken' Ryan Lindgren lands on IR after getting hit hard 15 seconds into game

Some tough news for one of the tougher blueliners in the NHL.

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

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Kraken Chronicle / October 7

3 takeaways from Kraken's 6-2 loss to Golden Knights

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Vegas Golden Knights for their first matchup of the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season. This game didn't go in favor of the Kraken, since after two periods, the Golden Knights were up by five goals.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / October 7

Three Takeaways – Kraken mistakes pile up in feisty 6-2 loss to Golden Knights

When the home team is down 5-0 entering the third period, you assume things are over, and the rest will be boring to watch. With that scenario in place

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Ryan Lindgren News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Kraken’s Ryan Lindgren leaves game with upper-body injury

The Seattle Kraken announced on social media that defenseman Ryan Lindgren left Tuesday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights with an upper-body injury and would not return.

NHL News / Kraken Chronicle / October 6

3 storylines to follow as Kraken host Golden Knights

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Seattle Kraken are getting ready to host the Vegas Golden Knights for their first matchup against one another for the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season.

Kaapo Kakko News / Sound of Hockey / October 6

A fully healthy season for Kaapo Kakko would be a boost for Kraken

There are many players on the Seattle Kraken roster who have “prove it” years ahead of them. Whether it’s for a contract next year, being able to maintain their production from the season prior, or taking a big step in development.

Seattle Kraken News / Kraken Chronicle / October 5

3 takeaways from Kraken's 6-1 home opener win over Flames

The Seattle Kraken already played two games in the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, but they just played their home opener on Oct. 4. The Kraken hosted the Calgary Flames, who they just beat 6-1 in the Flames' home opener on Oct.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 5

Monday Musings: A good start for the Kraken

The Kraken are off to a great start, but I’m not celebrating anything just yet. In case you missed it, the Kraken kicked off the season last Thursday with a dominant 6-1 win over the Flames in Calgary, with six different players finding the back of the net.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / October 4

Mackie Samoskevich nets two goals as Kraken rout Flames again

Mackie Samoskevich scored twice and Berkly Catton had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken won their home opener Sunday night, defeating the Calgary Flames 6-1.

NHL News / Kraken Chronicle / October 4

3 takeaways from Kraken's 3-1 loss to Oilers

On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Seattle Kraken continued on their road trip to open the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, taking on the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 4

NHL Game Recap: Seattle Kraken at Edmonton Oilers 10/03/2026

First Period Goals: Owen Michaels (2) / Alex Formenton (2) at 2:51 / 1-0 EDM First Period Penalties: SEA / 3:58 / Ryan Winterton, 2 minutes for Tripping

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Kraken Activate Mackie Samoskevich, Place Jacob Melanson On IR

The Kraken are set to welcome back one of their key acquisitions this summer. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have activated winger Mackie Samoskevich off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, winger Jacob Melanson has been placed on IR.

Semyon Vyazovoi News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Kraken’s Semyon Vyazovoi Is Goalie of the Month in the KHL

Seattle Kraken’s goalie prospect Semyon Vyazovoi had a great start to the 2026-27 campaign in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) as he was awarded Goalie of the Month honors on Wednesday, the league announced.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 1

Seattle Kraken and Philadelphia Flyers Swap AHL Forwards

Today, the Seattle Kraken and Philadelphia Flyers swapped AHL forwards. The Kraken are trading David Goyette to the Flyers in exchange for forward Devin Kaplan.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Vince Dunn

Last season, the Seattle Kraken had their best start, winning their home opener for the first time in five seasons since they joined the league. The Kraken were primed to take a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, a decent indicator of who will make the postseason.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Kraken Bring Speed & Intensity Early in Training Camp

The Seattle Kraken wasted little time setting the tone for training camp. From the opening stretches of the first day, the intensity was evident. Players competed hard throughout the session, creating plays whenever opportunities presented themselves and pushing the pace across the ice.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Rumors / September 9

2026-27 Seattle Kraken Season Preview

The Seattle Kraken enter the 2026–27 season with a largely unchanged roster after a quiet offseason that saw them add one key forward, re-sign a late-season acquisition, and say goodbye to several veteran depth pieces.