Seattle Kraken: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

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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.

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 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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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.

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

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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.