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When a season unravels the way the Seattle Kraken’s did, there’s usually a laundry list of things people want to point to as the cause. I won’t hit everything on everyone’s list, but when you zoom out and look at the entire year, these are the areas that went wrong for the 2025–26 Seattle Kraken.

Shane Wright News / Sound of Hockey / May 4

What’s next for Shane Wright and the Kraken?

In a year that was expected to be a major step forward for Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, the 22-year-old took a noticeable step back, at least statistically.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / May 1

Down on the Farm – Firebirds advance in AHL playoffs, Kraken have sixth-best lottery odds on May 5

This is your Seattle Kraken prospects update. Usually, I’d say this is your “weekly” update, but we’re returning from a two-week hiatus resulting from conflicting personal and professional obligations (and some draft preparations).

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Seattle Kraken News / Total Pro Sports / April 30

NHL’s First Full-Time Female Coach Is Out After Just 2 Seasons

Before the 2024-25 NHL season, a team made history by hiring the league’s first full-time female coach. Two years later, Jessica Campbell is reportedly seeking new challenges in the competition.

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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.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / April 30

Assistant coach Jessica Campbell leaving Kraken

Assistant coach Jessica Campbell will not return to the Seattle Kraken next season, the team announced on Thursday. Campbell, 33, made history in 2024 when Seattle made her the first woman ever to hold a full-time role on an NHL bench.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Kraken’s Jessica Campbell to explore options this summer

The Seattle Kraken could have a bench spot to fill this summer. Assistant coach Jessica Campbell is set to be a free agent for the first time since being promoted to the NHL in 2024.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

Kraken’s Jessica Campbell to explore other coaching opportunities

A notable member of the Seattle Kraken coaching staff is moving on. On Thursday, general manager Jason Botterill announced that assistant coach Jessica Campbell will be moving on from the organization, allowing her to seek out a new coaching opportunity elsewhere in the NHL.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Jessica Campbell not returning to Kraken bench after 2 seasons

Jessica Campbell has spent the last two seasons as an assistant on the Seattle Kraken’s bench, but she will be leaving the team to explore new opportunities, general manager Jason Botterill announced on Thursday.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

3 Takeaways From Coachella Valley Firebirds’ First Round Win Over Bakersfield Condors

The Seattle Kraken might have missed the postseason for the third straight season, but their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, is making them proud.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

The Kraken Need To Choose A Path This Summer

The Kraken missed the playoffs once again this spring, finishing with the sixth-worst point total in the NHL. They had the luxury of playing in the much weaker Western Conference, but still missed the postseason by 11 points, finishing with a 34-37-11 record and a -37 goal differential.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

2 early Kraken trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Seattle Kraken haven’t existed for long, and they are still taking the steps in their development to become perennial contenders. The team’s lone Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance came in 2022-23, and they missed the postseason yet again this year after finishing 34-37-11 to finish in third-to-last in the Pacific Division.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

4 Coachella Valley Firebirds Players to Watch in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs

The 2025-26 Seattle Kraken didn’t have a great season, but once again, their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, did.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Key Takeaways From Kraken’s Exit Interviews

The Seattle Kraken‘s 2025-26 season ended on April 16, after missing the playoffs for a third straight year. On April 17, the team hosted a locker clean-out day, and several players spoke to the media about this season and what comes next.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

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Bobby McMann News / Sound of Hockey / April 21

Kraken Notebook – Exit interviews, reflection on team’s collapse, Bobby McMann’s future

When the Stanley Cup Playoffs got underway this past weekend, the Seattle Kraken could only watch from afar (if they were watching at all… Matty Beniers said on Friday that he doesn’t like to watch because it’s salt in the wound).

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 20

What went right for the 2025-26 Seattle Kraken

The 2025–26 Seattle Kraken season didn’t end the way anyone hoped. A team that spent most of the year in the playoff mix unraveled after the Olympic break, leaving fans frustrated, confused, and staring down another long offseason.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 19

NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

TSN: Seattle Kraken GM Jason Botterill will be looking to add some forwards this offseason, players who can score, according to Darren Dreger. Berkly Catton and Shane Wright are still developing, and adding some scoring help would take the pressure off.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 17

As Kraken season ends with a thud, which players could be exiting this summer?

With a whimper, the Seattle Kraken season mercifully came to an end Thursday after they lost both games of a back-to-back, 4-1 at Vegas on Wednesday and 2-0 at Colorado on Thursday.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / April 16

Kraken close out disappointing season while Avs prep for playoffs

Nothing is on the line for either team when the Seattle Kraken wrap up a disappointing season on Thursday night at the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. Seattle (34-36-11, 79 points) has been eliminated from the playoffs for the fourth time in its five-year existence after cratering late in the season.

Jaden Schwartz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15

Kraken get brutal Jaden Schwartz injury update before Golden Knights clash

The Seattle Kraken have been eliminated from postseason contention. As a result, the team is only playing for pride at this point. Unfortunately, the grind of the NHL season takes no breaks.

Jani Nyman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

Kraken Recall Jani Nyman; Reassign Two

The Seattle Kraken are making a slight change to their forward corps with two games remaining in the regular season. The Kraken announced that they’ve recalled forward Jani Nyman from the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds and reassigned Jacob Melanson and Oscar Fisker Molgaard in a corresponding roster move.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 14