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Five NHL players placed on waivers for Sept. 21

As we creep closer to the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, a handful of players have hit the waiver wire. On Monday, the Seattle Kraken placed forwards John Hayden, Logan Morrison, Jon-Randall Avon, and goaltender Victor Ostman on waivers.

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Three Takeaways – Kraken youngsters leave good impressions in weekend sweep

The “Seattle Kraken” came away with a pair of 4-2 preseason wins this weekend over the “Vancouver Canucks” at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday and the “Calgary Flames” at the not-long-for-this-world Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

3 Kraken to Watch This Preseason

The 2026-27 NHL season is officially upon us. Teams have finished up their rookie camps, and training camp is now underway. Every team is trying to finalize its roster to make sure it has the best players come opening night.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / September 19

2026-27 NHL team preview: Seattle Kraken

If I had to sum up the Seattle Kraken‘s 2025-26 season in two words, it would be “they existed.” Among the many storylines of the season, the Kraken were never really front of mind in the hockey world, and it showed in their on-ice play.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / 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 / Sound of Hockey / September 18

Down on the Farm – Ryan Jankowksi on the Kraken prospect pool

This is “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. I’m very excited to be back for Year 3. If you’re interested in Kraken prospects,

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 17

Kraken Notebook – Jared McCann healthy, Matty Beniers doubles down, Shane Wright responds

If the Seattle Kraken are going to have any success this season, it will be in large part because their top offensive player is performing at the peak of his powers.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 17

Kraken Training Camp Roundtable – Wright, McCann, young players and more

Seattle Kraken Training Camp has arrived! The full group will take the ice at Kraken Community Iceplex for the first time on Thursday, with preseason kicking off Saturday.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Kraken Name Dunn, Montour Alternate Captains

The Seattle Kraken have added defensemen Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour as alternate captains for the 2026-27 season, the team announced Wednesday via NHL.com.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 16

Grading the Seattle Kraken’s offseason signings: McMann and Samoskevich

On Sept. 4, the last of the Seattle Kraken’s restricted free agents, Jacob Melanson, signed a contract with the team. Though additional signings could still come during Training Camp and into the regular season, of course, it seems Seattle’s summer business has now come to a close.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Chuck Fletcher News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Kraken hire Chuck Fletcher as senior advisor to GM

A notable name is moving to the Emerald City. On Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken announced that the team has hired former NHL general manager Chuck Fletcher to become the team’s new senior advisor to GM Jason Botterill.

Josh Mahura News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Josh Mahura

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12

Matty Beniers Sends Message to Stars Who Don’t Want to Play in Seattle

The Seattle Kraken haven’t exactly had the same success as the Vegas Golden Knights through the first five years of their existence, but that hasn’t necessarily been for a lack of trying, especially of late.

Berkly Catton News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Berkly Catton

Last season, the Seattle Kraken had their best start, winning their first home opener 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 / Daily Faceoff / September 8

Goldeneyes re-sign Madison Samoskevich to one-year contract

A youngster has signed a new deal in the Pacific Northwest. On Tuesday, the Vancouver Goldeneyes announced that the team has re-signed forward Madison Samoskevich to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Kraken Prospects Looking to Make Their Mark at Rookie Camp

The Seattle Kraken are set to open rookie camp with a group that offers a pretty good snapshot of where the organization’s prospect pool currently stands.

Shane Wright News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5

Shane Wright “Fully Committed” To Kraken Ahead Of Camp

When a player has publicly postured for a trade like the Kraken’s Shane Wright did early in free agency, there’s always a risk that the player will opt not to report to training camp and accept a suspension if it’s not honored.

Ryan Winterton News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Ryan Winterton

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

Jacob Melanson News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Kraken Re-Sign Jacob Melanson to a 3-Year Contract

On Friday, the Seattle Kraken announced they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Jacob Melanson to a three-year contract. He will receive an average annual value (AAV) of $1.45 million.

Jacob Melanson News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Kraken sign Jacob Melanson to three-year contract

The Seattle Kraken announced on Friday that they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Jacob Melanson to a three-year contract that will carry a salary cap hit of $1.45 million on an annual basis.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 22

Penguins' interest in Wright could reveal their plan after Crosby

Penguins' interest in Shane Wright could reveal their plan after Sidney Crosby

Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have controlled the top two center positions for the Penguins for nearly two decades.

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Shane Wright News / NHL Trade Talk / July 4

Kraken Agree to Trade Shane Wright to a Team in Need of a Young Center

Shane Wright‘s time in Seattle is coming to an end. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Kraken have agreed to trade the young center this summer, with Wright’s agent, Kurt Overhardt, confirming the situation directly: Seattle GM Jason Botterill has agreed to move Wright to a team in need of a top young center.