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Jaden Schwartz gets brutal injury update amid Kraken playoff push

The Jaden Schwartz injury on Saturday night is one that every hockey fan hates to see, not only Seattle Kraken supporters. The forward was moving through center ice during the team’s 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators and was struck in the face by an errant skate.

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Kraken Notebook – Lane Lambert addresses energy concerns, Bobby McMann arrives

If you weren’t happy with how the Seattle Kraken played the last two games—losing 3-2 to the St. Louis Blues at home on Wednesday and following that up with an embarrassing 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday—you weren’t alone.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / March 9

Kraken Rule Out Veteran Forward Indefinitely

Jaden Schwartz of the Seattle Kraken has been ruled out indefinitely due to an upper-body injury. The Kraken made the announcement on March 9. Schwartz

Jaden Schwartz News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz Out Indefinitely With Upper-Body Injury

The Kraken announced this afternoon that winger Jaden Schwartz is out indefinitely after sustaining an upper-body injury, suspected to be his face/head, in Saturday’s loss to the Senators.

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Jaden Schwartz News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz out indefinitely with upper-body injury

The Seattle Kraken have provided some less-than-positive news regarding one of their veteran leaders. On Monday, the team announced that forward Jaden Schwartz will be out indefinintely with an upper-body injury.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s Frustrating 7-4 Loss to the Senators

On Saturday, March 7, the Seattle Kraken faced the Ottawa Senators for their final meeting of the season. The Senators held an advantage in the season series after edging out the Kraken 4-3 in a shootout on Oct.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 8

Three Takeaways – Low-energy Kraken take an ugly 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators

Sure, the Seattle Kraken are in the midst of a playoff race, but you wouldn’t know it from watching their 7-4 beatdown at the hands of the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

Jaden Schwartz News / Daily Faceoff / March 8

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz exits game after taking skate to face

Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz left Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators and did not return after a scary-looking incident in which he took a skate to his face.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / March 7

Down on the Farm – Seattle Kraken sign Ryden Evers, trade from draft asset depth

Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. Sorry we’re a day late this week. As you probably noticed, yesterday was the NHL trade deadline and the Seattle Kraken made two notable moves.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Meet the Newest Seattle Kraken: Bobby McMann

On March 6, the Seattle Kraken acquired forward Bobby McMann from the Toronto Maple Leafs. In exchange, the Maple Leafs received a fourth-round pick in

Jordan Eberle News / Field Level Media / March 6

Kraken, with newly extended captain Jordan Eberle, take on Senators

The NHL trade deadline was also contract-extension day for Seattle Kraken captain Jordan Eberle. Just like they did during the 2023-24 season, the Kraken re-signed Eberle -- this time to a two-year deal with a reported average annual value of $5.5 million.

Bobby McMann News / Sound of Hockey / March 6

Trade for Bobby McMann addresses need but creates new questions for Kraken

Just when you thought the Seattle Kraken were standing pat at the NHL Trade Deadline, they swung an 11th-hour deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bobby McMann, sending a fourth-round pick in 2026 and a second-round pick in 2027 the other way.

Jordan Eberle News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Kraken Sign Jordan Eberle to 2-Year Contract Extension

On March 6, the Seattle Kraken announced they signed forward Jordan Eberle to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.5 million.

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Jordan Eberle News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Seattle Kraken Extends One of Its Originals

The Seattle Kraken are extending one of their original players. News emerged early on Friday morning that the team has extended forward and captain Jordan Eberle with a two-year contract worth $11 million total.

Jordan Eberle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Kraken Sign Jordan Eberle To Two-Year Extension

The Seattle Kraken are signing captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year, $5.5MM AAV contract extension, reports Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The deal has a full no-trade clause in each of its two seasons.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / March 6

Kraken Notebook – With NHL Trade Deadline heating up, Kraken players play waiting game

Here we go! Things do seem to be heating up around the NHL as we barrel toward the NHL Trade Deadline, which hits at 12 p.m. Pacific on Friday. So far,

Mackie Samoskevich News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Kraken Interested In Mackie Samoskevich

The Kraken have contacted the Panthers about the availability of winger Mackie Samoskevich, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. While Seattle has been shopping around a young forward of their own in Shane Wright, they’re not looking to leverage him in these talks, Friedman adds.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 5

Three Takeaways – Sluggish play costs Kraken in 3-2 loss to Blues

The Kraken seem to have a way of rising to the occasion when they know they’re up against a tough opponent—and easing off when playing against squads below them in the standings.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 4

Kraken Choose Trade Deadline Route

The Seattle Kraken are currently occupying the Western Conference's second and final wildcard spot with 65 points, but the San Jose Sharks are right on their tail with 62 points.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 3

NHL Rumors: A list of teams who might be interested in Rasmus Ristolainen

David Pagnotta: Teams are calling the Seattle Kraken about pending UFA forward Eeli Tolvanen. They are focused on getting into the playoffs and are looking to add.

Joel Daccord News / Field Level Media / March 3

Joey Daccord, Kraken snap Hurricanes' 12-game point streak

Joey Daccord made 35 saves as the Seattle Kraken defeated visiting Carolina 2-1 on Monday, ending to the Eastern Conference-leading Hurricanes' 12-game point streak (10-0-2).

Gustav Olofsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Kraken Sign, Waive Gustav Olofsson

The Seattle Kraken have continued their run of new contracts by signing defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, $775K contract. Olofsson is currently playing in the first year of a two-year, AHL contract signed with the Coachella Valley Firebirds in July 2025.