Seattle Kraken: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / July 16

Kraken Contracts Corner: Key changes in the new NHL CBA

On July 6, the NHL and NHLPA announced they had agreed to a new four-year deal extending their labor agreement through the 2029-30 season. The new agreement contains a number of league-wide changes scheduled to take effect in the 2026-27 season.

Gustav Olofsson News / Inside The Rink / July 15

AHL: Coachella Valley Firebirds Re-Sign Assistant Captain

The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced today that they are re-signing their assistant captain Gustav Olofsson, to a two-year AHL contract. Olofsson appeared in 51 games for Coachella Valley last season, recording 17 points on three goals and 14 assists.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Kraken’s offseason hasn’t made a ton of sense

Just when it seemed like the Seattle Kraken were going to start making some improvements on the middling situation they’ve found themselves in with the changes in management and on the bench, their moves on the ice have proven once again that it’s the same story.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Oilers Should Be All-in on Kraken’s Jared McCann

The Edmonton Oilers have made some solid moves this offseason as they try to make another deep run into the playoffs next season, and after coming up short in the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season, they seem poised to finish the job next time around.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Maple Leafs Should Make an Offer for Kraken’s McCann if Available

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search for a top-six forward, potential targets are starting to become known. Recently, on TSN’s Chris Johnston The Chris Johnston Show, he said that while the list isn’t long, there are some names that could intrigue the Maple Leafs.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Kraken rumors: Seattle open to trading top scorer in franchise history

The Seattle Kraken have missed the playoffs in three of their four seasons. That prompted them to make some big moves this offseason, firing head coach Dan Bylsma and moving general manager Ron Francis upstairs.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Kraken announce player development staff changes

The Kraken have already made a multitude of staff changes this offseason, replacing nearly their entire coaching staff and naming Jason Botterill as the second general manager in franchise history.

Elliotte Friedman News / Blade of Steel / July 10

Western Conference Team Passes on Goalie Buyout, Looks to New Coach for Answers, per Elliotte Friedman

The Seattle Kraken reportedly almost bought out Philipp Grubauer this off-season, but now according to insider Elliotte Friedman, they're hoping a change behind the bench can reinvigorate his career.

Seattle Kraken News / Blade of Steel / July 9

Seattle Kraken's Leading Scorer Jared McCann Reportedly Linked to Canadian Team

Jared McCann, who is the leading scorer on the Seattle Kraken, has been linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, with whom he already had a brief tenure earlier in his playing career, though he never actually hit the ice with them.

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

NHL Rumours: Seattle Kraken Scorer Could Be Made Available

Welcome back to our latest edition of NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. Today our journey takes us to the Pacific Northwest. We are discussing whether or not one of their players could be available, and who might be interested.

Kaapo Kakko News / Sound of Hockey / July 9

Understanding the arbitration process: What it means for Kaapo Kakko and the Kraken

It happens every offseason—restricted free agents file for arbitration, and fanbases panic. In the case of the Seattle Kraken, forward Kaapo Kakko has filed for arbitration, becoming the fifth player in franchise history to do so.

Ryan Lindgren News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Meet the Newest Seattle Kraken: Ryan Lindgren

Free agency opened up for the NHL on July 1. Several teams participated in signing new players to their teams, including the Seattle Kraken. They signed defenseman Ryan Lindgren to a four-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $4.5 million.

Tye Kartye News / Daily Faceoff / July 5

Kraken sign Tye Kartye to two-year, $2.5 million contract

The Seattle Kraken announced Saturday they had signed Tye Kartye to a two-year, $2.5 million contract that will pay him $1.25 million through the 2026-27 season.

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Tye Kartye News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Kraken re-sign key depth forward

The 24-year-old signed with Seattle as an undrafted free agent back in 2022, a move that has worked out well for both sides.

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NHL News / House of Hockey / July 5

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Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Kraken to sign No. 8 overall pick to entry-level contract

The Kraken had 2025 No. 8 overall pick Jake O’Brien sign his entry-level contract during today’s development camp scrimmage, Kate Shefte of the Seattle Times reports.

Matt Murray News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Two-time Stanley Cup champion signs with Kraken

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Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Kraken Ink Stay-At-Home Defenseman

The Seattle Kraken wasted no time in getting in on the free agent frenzy. As the market opened, most of the top players signed contracts within the first hour.

Seattle Kraken News / House of Hockey / June 29

Seattle Kraken Place Young Former First Round Pick on Waivers Ahead of Contract Buyout

Not long after acquiring former first round Draft selection Joe Veleno from the Chicago Blackhawks, the Seattle Kraken are placing him on waivers for purposes of a contract buyout.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Kraken GM reveals Philipp Grubauer plan after dreadful season

The 2024-25 NHL campaign was a rough overall season for the Seattle Kraken, who would ultimately fall short of attaining a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in their four-year existence.

Cale Fleury News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Kraken sign Cale Fleury to two-year contract extension

The Seattle Kraken announced last week that defenseman Cale Fleury and the team have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $1.78 million, paying him an annual average value (AAV) worth $890,000 per season.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

3 players Kraken must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Seattle Kraken have been active in the offseason trade market. They sent two picks to the Dallas Stars for forward Mason Marchment. Then, they flipped Andre Burakovsky to the Chicago Blackhawks for Joe Velano.

Andre Burakovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

Blackhawks Acquire Andre Burakovsky from Kraken in Trade

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired veteran forward Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for center Joe Veleno, the team announced Saturday.

Lane Lambert News / Rinksiders / June 15

Breaking down the Seattle Kraken’s head coach hiring of Lane Lambert

The Seattle Kraken have named Lane Lambert as their third coach in team history. Looking to help their young team make the jump to regular playoff contention, Kraken GM Jason Botterill will make moves to revamp his team, but the hiring of Lambert will have a big effect on the group as a whole.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19