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Kraken’s Vince Dunn out day-to-day with undisclosed injury

When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Seattle Kraken head coach Lane Lambert stated that defenseman Vince Dunn is considered day-to-day. Lambert didn’t confirm what is ailing the veteran blueliner.

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3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 2-1 Shootout Preseason Loss to the Flames

On Monday, Sept. 29, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Calgary Flames for their fifth preseason game of the 2025-26 season. Following the Flames’ win in the first preseason matchup on Sept.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 29

Monday Musings: Rolling through the preseason

We’re still in preseason, but with so many thoughts and ideas bouncing around in my head, it felt like the perfect time to fire up the first edition of Monday Musings for the 2025-26 season.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / September 28

Kraken Forward Gets Brutal Injury Update

With the NHL preseason starting to wind down and the regular season approaching, the regulars are starting to play in preseason games more to tune up. But unfortunately for the Seattle Kraken, one of their main young forwards is not going to get the opportunity for said tune up.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

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Kaapo Kakko News / Last Word On Sports / September 27

Seattle Kraken Forward Out After Hand Injury

The Seattle Kraken have some injury news to announce on Saturday. News emerged that forward Kaapo Kakko is out for about six weeks after getting a broken hand.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Kaapo Kakko News / Daily Faceoff / September 27

Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko out six weeks with broken hand

The Seattle Kraken announced on Saturday that winger Kaapo Kakko is expected to be out for six weeks with a broken hand. Kakko, 24, seemingly suffered the injury on a slash from Beau Akey in a preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

Kaapo Kakko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Key Kraken winger out six weeks with broken hand

The Kraken will now be without a key forward when the regular season gets underway.

NHL Metropolitan Division predictions 2025-26: Which teams will beat, match or miss point projections?

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Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Kraken’s Kakko to see specialist; Stephenson, McCann, Montour day-to-day

The Seattle Kraken provided an update on a number of players Thursday. Head coach Lane Lambert told reporters that forward Kaapo Kakko is still being evaluated by the team’s medical staff and that he will see a specialist on Friday.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 24

Injury woes starting to pile up for Seattle Kraken in training camp

Injuries in hockey are inevitable. It’s a high-speed, high-intensity, chaotic game in which a player can be doing everything right, and yet, in the blink of an eye, their whole season can be derailed.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 24

Candidates to have a rebound season for the Seattle Kraken in 2025-26

With the preseason underway and the regular season around the corner, it’s time to highlight a handful of Seattle Kraken players who can improve on last year’s results.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-1 Preseason Loss to the Flames

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Seattle Kraken traveled north to take on the Calgary Flames for their second preseason game of the 2025-26 season. After defeating Vancouver 5-3 on Sunday, the Kraken were heading into the game in high spirits.

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

2025-26 Puck Drop Preview: Seattle Kraken

Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2025-26 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

2025–26 NHL team preview: Seattle Kraken

Unlike the Vegas Golden Knights, their older brothers in NHL expansion, the Seattle Kraken have had a tough time finding consistent success in their infancy.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 23

Forecasting the Kraken’s 2025–26 Goal Scoring

Kraken preseason is officially underway. As I have done in previous preseasons, I like to project Seattle’s playoff chances by forecasting the team’s goal scoring.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 5-3 Preseason Win Over the Canucks

On Sunday, Sept. 21, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Vancouver Canucks for their first preseason game of the 2025-26 season. The first period ended with Seattle up by one goal.

Jani Nyman News / Sound of Hockey / September 22

Three Takeaways – Jani Nyman stars in Kraken preseason win over Canucks

The Seattle Kraken got off to a strong start in the Lane Lambert Era on Sunday with a 5-3 preseason win over the Vancouver Canucks. Sure, it was a meaningless exhibition, and Seattle dressed a much more seasoned lineup than Vancouver, but the home team controlled long stretches of the game, giving fans—and their new head coach—plenty to like.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 7

Bold Seattle Kraken predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

Following a second-to-last finish in the Pacific Division last season, it could be tough to see the Seattle Kraken as a playoff team in 2025-26. The NHL’s newest team enters its fifth season of existence looking to improve on the second-worst season in franchise history, outside of its inaugural campaign.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / September 4

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.

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.

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 / Athlon Sports / August 23

Kraken Likely Asking Price for Jared McCann Revealed

Following another year of missing the playoffs, the Seattle Kraken are hoping for better results in 2025-26. Seattle has missed the postseason in three of the four years that it has been a franchise in the NHL.

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.

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.

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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.