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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 the 2024-25 season with a final record of 35-41-6.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 10

Kraken offseason review – Seattle hoping changes to front office, coaching staff, and roster pay off

The time… has come. Seattle Kraken prospects will hit the ice at Kraken Community Iceplex on Thursday to commence rookie camp, a few days ahead of the organization’s full training camp, which gets underway in earnest on Wednesday, Sept.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 8

Four prospects to watch at the Kraken rookie camp

We are so back! The Seattle Kraken kick off their rookie camp on Wednesday at the Kraken Community Iceplex, which gives us another chance to check out players from their impressive prospect pool.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Seattle Kraken Reveal Third Jersey Ahead of 2025-26 Season

All of the teams in the NHL are currently gearing up to start the upcoming 2025-26 season. For the Seattle Kraken, this will be their fifth season in the league, and they have already planned something special for the occasion.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 4

Kraken unveil all-black, glow-in-the-dark third jerseys

After much teasing, the Seattle Kraken officially unveiled their new third jerseys on Thursday: a black kit featuring a glow-in-the-dark version of the team’s primary logo as its main crest, glow-in-the-dark nameplates and numbers, and a lot of stripes up the sleeves and on the socks.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Kraken release new glowing third jersey for 2025-26

The Seattle Kraken will have a new look for select games in the 2025-26 NHL season, after unveiling a third jersey on Thursday. The team’s first-ever

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.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 2

The Seattle Kraken will be more fun (and better) this season

Everywhere I go, people keep asking me the same thing: “So, are the Kraken going to be any good this year?” My answer? Better than the “experts” think.

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.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 29

Friday Film Room: Dragicevic, Janicke, and Annborn

Welcome to Week 2 of Friday Film Room. In this recurring series, we provide new gameplay video of three players in the Kraken organization and analyze recent trends or progress in their play.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 28

Data Dump: The Seattle Kraken’s back-to-back games conundrum

As the offseason winds down for the Seattle Kraken, they look to the 2025-26 season with hopes for massive improvement in a particular area; because they literally couldn’t have gotten worse in this area last season.

Andre Burakovsky News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: André Burakovsky

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.

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Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Kraken’s Catton and Nyman Invited to the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

On Aug. 26, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced the list of rookies they invited to partake in the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

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 / Breakaway on SI / August 21

Kraken Star Forward Not Available for Trade

The Seattle Kraken may be in a rebuilding/retooling period, but they aren't going to sell off their top players willy nilly. Case in point, Rob Simpson

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.

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

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.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / August 7

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Seattle Kraken’s Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Kaapo Kakko News / Field Level Media / July 23

Kraken, RW Kaapo Kakko agree to three-year deal

The Seattle Kraken liked what they saw in the 49 games that right winger Kaapo Kakko played for them last season. On Tuesday, the franchise and the 24-year-old Finnish forward agreed to a three-year contract featuring an average annual value of $4,525,000.

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Seattle Kraken Sign Key RFA Forward to Extension and Avoid Arbitration

The Seattle Kraken have taken care of an important piece of off-season business. News emerged that the Kraken have signed Kaapo Kakko to an extension, thus avoiding arbitration.