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Kraken Recall Young Winger Ahead of Ducks Matchup

The Seattle Kraken will reach the midpoint mark of a six-game homestand by taking on the Anaheim Ducks tonight. Anaheim will continue a season-tying five-game away stretch, and enters play against the Kraken with the NHL's longest active win streak of five games.

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Three Takeaways – Kraken play “terrible” 40 minutes, lose 4-2 to Ducks in critical game

Kraken coach Lane Lambert was on fire in his press conference following an uninspiring 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, in a critical “four-point” game against a team that entered the night two points ahead of Seattle in the standings.

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

NHL Rumours: Seattle Kraken Looking to Move Former 4th-Overall Pick

Thank you for joining us with an edition of NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. This edition looks at the Seattle Kraken’s plan to move on from a former top draft pick.

Alexis Bernier News / Sound of Hockey / January 23

Down on the Farm – Alexis Bernier set to return, early 2026 NHL Draft thoughts

Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week, we’ll pass along some Kraken-related takeaways from our preliminary 2026 NHL Draft work, along with a couple notable injury updates.

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Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Kraken News & Rumors: Wright, Oleksiak & More

The Seattle Kraken are trying to get back on track in January. After a strong start to the month, they concluded their East Coast road trip in the worst possible way, dropping four of the five games.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

NHL Prediction: January 23rd Anaheim Ducks vs Seattle Kraken

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data analytics to project likely outcomes.

Jacob Melanson News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Kraken Recall Forward Jacob Melanson From Coachella Valley

On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Seattle Kraken recalled forward Jacob Melanson from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Kraken Recall Jacob Melanson, Place Ben Meyers On IR

The Seattle Kraken will be down a hot hand for the final two games of their current homestand. Depth forward Ben Meyers has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury that has him out week-to-week.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Reshuffled Kraken lineup ready to host red-hot Ducks

Lane Lambert decided to shake things up. So the Seattle Kraken coach, with his team having lost four consecutive games and six of its past seven, altered all four of the forward lines and two of three defensive pairings for Wednesday's home game against the New York Islanders.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-1 Win Over the Islanders

On Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken hosted the New York Islanders for their second matchup of 2025-26. The Kraken travelled to Long Island on Nov. 23, when both goaltenders, Joey Daccord and David Rittich, posted shutouts, after the teams failed to score in regulation or overtime.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Kraken Open To Trading Shane Wright

The Seattle Kraken are reportedly open to trading 2022 No. 4 overall pick Shane Wright as they pursue adding an impactful top-six scorer, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

NHL News / EasySportz / January 22

Kraken Crush Islanders in Wednesday Rout

SEATTLE — On a night that began with a four‑game skid hanging over them, the Seattle Kraken reminded the NHL what they’re capable of when everything clicks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Kraken cruise past Islanders, end 4-game skid

Vince Dunn and Jared McCann each had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory against the visiting New York Islanders on Wednesday night.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 21

Kraken rumors: Seattle ‘open’ to trading former No. 4 overall pick

The Seattle Kraken struggled mightily to begin the 2025-26 NHL season. It seemed as if the NHL’s second-youngest franchise would once again fail to contend for a postseason spot.

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Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Are the Kraken Really Willing to Trade Shane Wright Already?

The Seattle Kraken thought they had a steal when they selected Shane Wright fourth overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The expected No. 1 pick slipped after the Montreal Canadiens shockingly passed him up, and it’s looking more and more brilliant as the games pass by.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Kraken are open to trading Shane Wright

When the Seattle Kraken drafted Shane Wright fourth overall in 2022, it looked like they had their future superstar. But now, it looks like his time in Seattle might be ticking down.

Three NHL goaltenders enjoying career revivals in 2025-26

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Three NHL goaltenders enjoying career revivals in 2025-26

Goaltenders are voodoo. Do you notice how few goalie superstars there are these days?

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Jani Nyman News / Inside The Rink / January 19

Jani Nyman Named AHL Player of the Week

The Coachella Valley Firebirds are in the middle of a five-game win streak. The Firebirds have a 21-12-4-0 record with 46 points and are six points back from the Colorado Eagles.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 6-3 Loss to the Mammoth

On Saturday, Jan. 17, the Seattle Kraken faced off against the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center. The Kraken scored within the first two minutes of the game, setting the tone.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / January 15

Kraken Establishing Identity in Playoff Hunt

The Seattle Kraken are right in the mix of the playoff race in Pacific Division and Western Conference. The young franchise is looking to make the second postseason appearance in their first five seasons as an NHL organization, and this year presents a golden opportunity.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Kraken Activate Chandler Stephenson, Reassign Oscar Fisker Molgaard

The Seattle Kraken have returned to a fully healthy forward core. The Kraken announced that they’ve activated Chandler Stephenson from the non-roster list and have reassigned Oscar Fisker Molgaard in a corresponding roster move.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12

Kraken rally past Rangers to extend hot streak

Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal during a scramble in the crease with 7:58 remaining in the third period Monday night as the visiting Seattle Kraken rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers.