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Kraken acquire Frederick Gaudreau

11:17 a.m.: Both teams have confirmed the trade. 10:32 a.m.: The Seattle Kraken are making their forward core tougher to play against.. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Kraken have acquired forward Frédérick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a draft pick.

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Kraken acquire Freddy Gaudreau in trade with Minnesota Wild – How he fits

Seattle Kraken general manager Jason Botterill continued to cook Thursday, swinging his third trade in a week by acquiring veteran center Freddy Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a fourth-round pick in this weekend’s NHL Draft.

Cale Fleury News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Seattle Kraken Decides to Re-Sign an RFA Defender

The Seattle Kraken have been active recently. Today they announced that they have have agreed to terms on 26-year-old defenceman Cale Fleury as he signs a two-year deal.

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.

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Jason Botterill News / Sound of Hockey / June 24

Jason Botterill’s Kraken roster reshape has begun after pair of notable trades

Newly promoted Seattle Kraken general manager Jason Botterill has stated on several occasions that he intends to be active this summer as he attempts to reshape the team’s roster into a playoff contender.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

Kraken’s most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Seattle Kraken have hired Lane Lambert as the third head coach in franchise history. Lane Lambert is getting his second chance after a tough run with an aging New York Islanders core.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 24

Kraken Overlooked in Trade Talks for Superstar Forward

One of the more shocking developments of the offseason is a potential trade involving Dallas Stars’ superstar Jason Robertson. Entering the final season of his current contract, the 25-year-old forward would be a welcomed addition to any NHL team.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / June 23

Grading the Seattle Kraken’s draft picks through the years (so far)

We’ve entered draft week across the NHL, and as fans feverishly study up on this year’s class of eligible prospects, I thought it would be fun to look back and give grades to the Seattle Kraken’s four NHL Entry Drafts to date.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Exploring Kraken’s options with No. 8 pick in 2025 NHL Draft

The Seattle Kraken have already made their first major offseason moves. First, the Kraken traded for winger Mason Marchment in a deal with the Dallas Stars.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Two teams enter Andrew Mangiapane sweepstakes

The winner of the growing Mangiapane sweepstakes will be landing a very interesting player.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

Seattle Kraken and Chicago Blackhawks Exchange Forwards

The Seattle Kraken have announced they have acquired forward Joe Veleno from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Andre Burakovsky. This exchange of forwards brings a little more youth to the Kraken while giving the Blackhawks more scoring talent on the wing.

Andre Burakovsky News / Field Level Media / June 21

Blackhawks acquire F Andre Burakovsky from Kraken

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken on Saturday in exchange for fellow forward Joe Veleno. Burakovsky, 30, recorded 37 points (10 goals, 27 assists) in 79 regular-season games with the Kraken this past season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 21

Kraken trade Andre Burakovsky to Blackhawks for Joe Veleno

The Seattle Kraken and Chicago Blackhawks completed a trade Saturday morning. Heading to Chicago is veteran left winger Andre Burakovsky, while Seattle bound is fellow forward Joe Veleno.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Blackhawks Acquire Andre Burakovsky from Kraken for Joe Veleno

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that the team has acquired forward Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Joe Veleno. The Blackhawks will take on Burakovsky’s full salary.

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.

Mason Marchment News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Meet the Newest Seattle Kraken: Mason Marchment

Although free agency doesn’t begin until July 1, some big moves have already happened. On June 19, the Dallas Stars announced they were trading Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the upcoming 2025 Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 Draft.

Cale Fleury News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

Kraken Sign Cale Fleury to a 2-Year Extension

On June 20, the Seattle Kraken announced they have signed Cale Fleury to a two-year extension. The 26-year-old defender received a contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $890,000.

Mason Marchment News / Sound of Hockey / June 19

Kraken acquire Mason Marchment in trade with Dallas

The Seattle Kraken have made a notable addition to their forward group, acquiring winger Mason Marchment from the Dallas Stars in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2025 and a third-round pick in 2026.

Cale Fleury News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Seattle Kraken’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Cale Fleury

The 2024-25 season has been over for the Seattle Kraken for a while. While they did not have a great season, failing to make the postseason for the second straight year, they ended it going 35-41-6.

Lane Lambert News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

New Kraken head coach Lane Lambert rounds out staff with assistants, goalie coach

The Seattle Kraken announced on Tuesday that the team has finalized the coaching staff that will accompany new head coach Lane Lambert behind the bench in his first season with the organization.

Philipp Grubauer News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Kraken’s Philipp Grubauer Named to Team Germany’s Preliminary Roster

The excitement surrounding the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy, is already building. To add to this excitement, on June 16, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced six players on the preliminary rosters for 12 of the participating countries.

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 / Last Word On Sports / June 14

NHL Rumours: Western Conference Team May Use Offer Sheets

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the Stanley Cup Final. However, the chatter surrounding other teams is ongoing. Clubs are trying to figure out what to do in order to improve their rosters.

Lane Lambert News / Field Level Media / May 29

Kraken hire Lane Lambert as next coach

The Seattle Kraken named Lane Lambert their head coach on Thursday, more than one month after firing Dan Bylsma. Most recently the associate coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Lambert heads into his second stint as an NHL boss after leading the New York Islanders in 2022-23 and part of 2023-24.

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