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Kraken re-sign F Bobby McMann to 6-year, $34.5M deal

The Seattle Kraken re-signed free agent forward Bobby McMann to a six-year, $34.5 million contract. McMann, who turned 30 last week, is signed through the 2031-32 season in the deal announced Sunday.

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Grading the Seattle Kraken’s draft classes to date

It’s officially draft week here at Sound Of Hockey. While the Seattle Kraken made waves over the weekend by trading for Mackie Samoskevich and re-signing Bobby McMann to a five-year, $34.5 million contract, they also must now quickly shift their attention to how they will continue to stockpile young prospects into the organization.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Kraken Sign Bobby McMann to a 6-Year Contract Extension

On Sunday, June 21, the Seattle Kraken extended forward Bobby McMann. Seattle signed him to a six-year deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.75 million. McMann had an interesting lead into the NHL.

Bobby McMann News / Daily Faceoff / June 21

Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year contract extension

You can cross yet another quality player off the list of unrestricted free agents who will be available to sign with any of the NHL’s 32 teams on July 1.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension

The Kraken made a move to add a winger when they acquired Mackie Samoskevich from Florida. Now, they’ve made a move to keep another one.

Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks

Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Mackie Samoskevich News / Sound of Hockey / June 21

Seattle Kraken trade 25th overall pick for Mackie Samoskevich

The Seattle Kraken have made their first big splash of the offseason, acquiring right wing Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Florida Panthers. In return, the Kraken traded the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft, as well as a conditional second-round pick in the 2027 draft.

Ron Francis News / Field Level Media / June 19

Two-time Cup winner Ron Francis rejoins Pens as advisor

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Ron Francis rejoined the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday as a special advisor for hockey operations. The Hall of Fame forward played eight of his 23 NHL seasons in Pittsburgh, winning back-to-back championships in 1990-91 and 1991-92.

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Announces Retirement

The second-highest scoring French-born player in NHL history has hung up his skates. According to an announcement from the NHL, forward Pierre-Édouard Bellemare has retired from professional hockey.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Free Agent Focus: Seattle Kraken

Free agency is now less than a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / June 16

What the Kraken can learn from the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes

The Seattle Kraken can learn some major lessons from the Carolina Hurricanes, who completed a historic run through the playoffs and lifted Lord Stanley’s Cup as the NHL’s best team on Sunday.

Jordan Eberle News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Jordan Eberle

The 2025-26 season was a roller coaster for the Seattle Kraken. They had their best start ever and won their first home opener in their five seasons in the league.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Kraken adding recently fired Canucks executive to front office

Patrick Allvin was a nominee for the 2024 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award. After a horrible 2025-26 season, the Vancouver Canucks fired Allvin.

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Max McCormick News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 10

Max McCormick Announces Retirement

According to an announcement from the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, captain Max McCormick has retired from professional hockey. McCormick lost the entire 2025-26 campaign due to a hip injury, and that likely influenced him to hang up his skates.

Julius Miettinen News / Sound of Hockey / June 5

Down on the Farm – Miettinen falls one win short, prospect seasons end

Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. We are at the finish line, folks. No drafted or signed Kraken player remains active in this 2025-26 hockey season.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / June 2

Five Seattle Kraken offseason objectives

As Darren Brown explained in our introduction to the offseason, the Seattle Kraken face weighty questions this offseason. What are the goals for on-ice competitiveness?

Julius Miettinen News / Sound of Hockey / May 23

Down on the Farm – Firebirds season ends, most valuable Miettinen

Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. In this quick holiday weekend edition, we’ll get you up to date on a couple

Adam Larsson News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Adam Larsson

The 2025-26 season was a roller coaster for the Seattle Kraken. They had their best start ever and won their first home opener ever in their five seasons in the league.

Alexis Bernier News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Kraken sign Alexis Bernier to three-year, entry-level contract

The Seattle Kraken are bringing in one of the talents bound for the 2026 Memorial Cup, signing right-handed defenseman Alexis Bernier to a three-year,

Alexis Bernier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Kraken Sign Defenseman Alexis Bernier To Entry-Level Contract

The Seattle Kraken have locked up one of their promising young blue-line prospects, signing defenseman Alexis Bernier to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / May 19

Seattle Kraken 2026 offseason priorities

After much hemming and hawing and retrospection, both from the Kraken and from our team here at Sound Of Hockey, we’re ready to put the 2025-26 team’s late-season downfall behind us and begin looking ahead at how Seattle can avoid such a collapse in the future.

Julius Miettinen News / Sound of Hockey / May 15

Down on the Farm – Julius Miettinen dominates WHL playoffs, Jake O’Brien makes his pro debut

Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. In this week’s column, we’ll bring you on the ice in Coachella Valley, where Jake O’Brien made his professional debut this week.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Kraken need (but still won’t commit to) a proper rebuild

One of the youngest franchises in the NHL is trying to get ahead of the pack, but is failing mightily. The Seattle Kraken have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in four of the team’s first five years of existence, including three straight early exits since their surprising run to the second round in 2023.