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Kraken Unveil New Alternate Uniform

As the NHL's second-youngest franchise, the Seattle Kraken haven't had a ton of different uniforms in their brief history. They've had their primary home and away uniforms since they first hit the ice in 2021, along with a Reverse Retro in 2022-23 and a Winter Classic uniform in 2024, but they haven't had a full-time alternate.

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Seattle Kraken Reveal Third Jersey Ahead of 2025-26 Season

All of the teams in the NHL are currently gearing up to start the upcoming 2025-26 season. For the Seattle Kraken, this will be their fifth season in the league, and they have already planned something special for the occasion.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 4

Kraken unveil all-black, glow-in-the-dark third jerseys

After much teasing, the Seattle Kraken officially unveiled their new third jerseys on Thursday: a black kit featuring a glow-in-the-dark version of the team’s primary logo as its main crest, glow-in-the-dark nameplates and numbers, and a lot of stripes up the sleeves and on the socks.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Kraken release new glowing third jersey for 2025-26

The Seattle Kraken will have a new look for select games in the 2025-26 NHL season, after unveiling a third jersey on Thursday. The team’s first-ever

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 2

The Seattle Kraken will be more fun (and better) this season

Everywhere I go, people keep asking me the same thing: “So, are the Kraken going to be any good this year?” My answer? Better than the “experts” think.

Jared McCann News / House of Hockey / August 30

Eastern Conference Team Shut Down in Trade Talks for Kraken 40-Goal Scorer Jared McCann

Jared McCann is drawing immense trade interest, but according to a report, the New Jersey Devils were quickly shut down by the Seattle Kraken. This off-season around the NHL has been rather slow, and while there's been rumours, we're yet to see a shocking blockbuster trade that could change things up for a franchise or two.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 28

Data Dump: The Seattle Kraken’s back-to-back games conundrum

As the offseason winds down for the Seattle Kraken, they look to the 2025-26 season with hopes for massive improvement in a particular area; because they literally couldn’t have gotten worse in this area last season.

Andre Burakovsky News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: André Burakovsky

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Kraken’s Catton and Nyman Invited to the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

On Aug. 26, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced the list of rookies they invited to partake in the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 25

Seattle Kraken opportunities for improvement for the 2025–26 season

The Seattle Kraken wrapped up the 2024–25 season in 27th place. Not great! But while we’ve already highlighted some silver linings from this past season, it might be even more important to look at the other side: the subtle, micro-level areas where Seattle struggled.

Jared McCann News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Kraken Keep Jared McCann Off Trade Market Amid Interest from 4 Teams

The Seattle Kraken have made it clear: Jared McCann isn’t going anywhere — at least not yet. According to Seattle Hockey Insider, the New Jersey Devils were among the teams told earlier this summer that the 29-year-old forward was unavailable.

Jared McCann News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

King’s Ransom for McCann, Updates on Extensions & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at how the Seattle Kraken will be looking for a “king’s ransom” if another team wants to acquire Jared McCann. Elsewhere, there have been some updates on the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, and how that could look.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Kraken won’t trade top forward despite significant interest

While the Seattle Kraken missed the postseason last year, there is reason for optimism moving forward. The Kraken hired former New York Islanders coach

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Way-too-early Seattle Kraken trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The 2025-26 NHL season is just a few months away, but some teams should already be looking at in-season trades. With the expanded salary cap, there should be more action at the trade deadline for contending teams.

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Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / August 21

Kraken Star Forward Not Available for Trade

The Seattle Kraken may be in a rebuilding/retooling period, but they aren't going to sell off their top players willy nilly. Case in point, Rob Simpson

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 21

Seattle Kraken top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

It was a step back in 2024-25 for the Seattle Kraken, as they finished seventh in the Pacific Division. The front office brought in some solid new pieces this summer, such as the Kraken trading for Mason Marchment and signing Ryan Lindgren.

Ryker Evans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11

Kraken sign lone remaining restricted free agent to two-year deal

Seattle selected him with the 35th overall pick of the 2021 NHL Draft.

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

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

NHL Rumours: Update on Seattle Kraken RFA Defender

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the dog days of summer. However, there’s still plenty of work for general managers.

Philipp Grubauer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 7

What should the Kraken do with their veteran goaltender?

In their inaugural season, the Seattle Kraken believed they had found their franchise goalie for the foreseeable future.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / August 7

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Seattle Kraken’s Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / August 6

Kraken’s Top Prospect Eyeing Roster Spot

The Seattle Kraken missed the postseason for the second straight year and the third time in four seasons since the organization debuted. Playing in a difficult Pacific Division, the same division that’s determined the Western Conference champion for three straight years, the Kraken face a difficult test trying to ascend.

Seattle Kraken News / House of Hockey / August 6

Seattle Kraken Torn Apart by Analyst for Horrible Financial Situation

Every summer, NHL analyst Dom Luszczyszyn compares every player's contracts on teams and grades them overall, and the Seattle Kraken are dead last with a D+.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / July 23

Kraken, RW Kaapo Kakko agree to three-year deal

The Seattle Kraken liked what they saw in the 49 games that right winger Kaapo Kakko played for them last season. On Tuesday, the franchise and the 24-year-old Finnish forward agreed to a three-year contract featuring an average annual value of $4,525,000.

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Seattle Kraken Sign Key RFA Forward to Extension and Avoid Arbitration

The Seattle Kraken have taken care of an important piece of off-season business. News emerged that the Kraken have signed Kaapo Kakko to an extension, thus avoiding arbitration.