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Kraken D Ryan Lindgren placed on IR, out 4-6 weeks

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryan Lindgren was placed on injured reserve Thursday and will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks with an upper-body injury. Lindgren, 28, played only 3:57 in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

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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.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Kraken' Ryan Lindgren lands on IR after getting hit hard 15 seconds in 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 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.

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.

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.

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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.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 5

Three Takeaways – Samoskevich scores two, Catton/Wright dazzle, Kraken roll again against Flames

The Kraken should petition the NHL to play the Flames every game. At such an early stage in the season, it’s a little hard to say if Calgary is that bad or Seattle is that good, but for the second time in two chances against that same opponent, the Kraken rolled to an easy 6-1 win in their home opener Sunday.

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.

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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.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 4

Kraken Road Dispatches – Vince Dunn’s future, Curtis Douglas, and an encouraging start

Hello from the friendly skies en route back to Seattle! The Seattle Kraken split their two-game road trip, with a dominant 6-1 win at the Calgary Flames on Thursday and then a stinging 3-1 loss at the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 4

Kraken eager to douse Flames again in home opener

The Seattle Kraken nearly got all they could have wanted on their season-opening trip to Alberta. After a 6-1 victory Thursday in Calgary, the Kraken took host Edmonton down to the final minutes before former Hart Trophy winners Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid scored in the final 2:27 in the Oilers' 3-1 win on Saturday.

Leon Draisaitl News / Sound of Hockey / October 3

Three Takeaways – Kraken take hard 3-1 loss on bad-bounce Draisaitl goal at Oilers

Bummer. The Seattle Kraken, who are now 1-9-0 all time at the Edmonton Oilers, had every chance to win Saturday despite minimal puck possession in the first period, an issue exacerbated by taking three penalties and allowing the Oilers’ lethal power play to tilt the ice.

Seattle Kraken News / Kraken Chronicle / October 3

3 storylines to follow as Kraken take on Oilers

The Seattle Kraken are continuing their road trip to open the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, heading to Edmonton to take on the Oilers on Saturday, Oct.

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.

NHL News / Kraken Chronicle / October 2

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

The Seattle Kraken opened their season against the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Oct. 1. This was the last time the Flames would have a home opener at the Saddledome, so it was a bittersweet moment for them.

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 / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Kraken trade David Goyette to Flyers for Devin Kaplan

In a minor one-for-one transaction announced on Thursday afternoon, the Seattle Kraken traded center prospect David Goyette to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for right wing prospect Devin Kaplan.

Jared McCann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Jared McCann Could Become A Major Trade Chip

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann has been a solid NHL scorer for many years, dating back to when the Kraken took him in the Expansion Draft from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Vince Dunn 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.