Seattle Kraken: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 12

Monday Musings – Kraken need to keep it rolling

The Kraken have been rolling for the better part of a month now, riding a 10‑game point streak that finally snapped Saturday night against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Jordan Eberle News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Kraken’s Jordan Eberle to return after missing two games

The Seattle Kraken are set to get a big boost to their lineup on Monday night as captain and veteran winger Jordan Eberle is ready to return from injury following a two-game absence.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 3-2 Loss to the Hurricanes

On Saturday, Jan. 10, the Seattle Kraken took on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center. The Hurricanes struck first early in the first period, but the Kraken tied it up towards the middle.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Projected Lineup for Kraken vs Hurricanes – 01/10/26

The Seattle Kraken take on the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.

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Jaden Schwartz News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz Activated Off IR

On Saturday, Jan. 10, the Seattle Kraken announced they have activated forward Jaden Schwartz from injured reserve (IR). Schwartz has been out since Nov.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Kraken Activate Jaden Schwartz, Move Chandler Stephenson To Non-Roster Status

The Kraken will get a key offensive contributor back in their lineup tonight as the team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve activated winger Jaden Schwartz off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, center Chandler Stephenson has been granted non-roster status.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Kraken activate Schwartz from IR; designate Stephenson non-roster

The Seattle Kraken announced on Saturday that they have activated veteran winger Jaden Schwartz off of injured reserve while placing center Chandler Stephenson on the non-roster list.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 9

Down on the Farm – World Juniors reports, CHL trades

Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week, we’ll have reports on Kraken prospect performances at the 2026 World Junior Championship, two significant junior hockey trades, a couple of key injuries, and some details from the new AHL collective bargaining agreement.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

A playoff appearance doesn't change long-term confidence in Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have shaken off a slow start to the season to rally toward legitimate contention for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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NHL News / Sound of Hockey / January 9

Three Takeaways – Kraken rally back to keep point streak alive in 3-2 OT loss to Wild

The point streak lives! While Win Streak David—the second named win streak of the season—officially came to a close at four games, the Seattle Kraken rallied back from a 2-0 deficit in the third period and stole a point in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 3-2 OT Loss to the Wild

On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Minnesota Wild for their second matchup of the 2025-26 NHL season. The Wild took an early two-goal lead as the first period came to a close.

Oscar Fisker Molgaard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Kraken Recall Oscar Fisker Molgaard

Fresh off being named to Denmark’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, center Oscar Fisker Molgaard has been recalled by the Kraken, the team announced.

Berkly Catton News / Field Level Media / January 7

Berkly Catton's breakout fuels Kraken into clash vs. Wild

It's said that a player's first NHL goal is the toughest one to score. That was definitely the case for Seattle's Berkly Catton. Catton, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, was goalless in his first 27 games for the Kraken before beating Boston's Jeremy Swayman early in the second period Tuesday night.

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Kaapo Kakko News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko Records 100th NHL Assist

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko recorded his 100th NHL assist. Kakko recorded the secondary assist on Berkly Catton’s second goal of the night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 7-4 Win Over the Bruins

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Boston Bruins. For the most part, the first two periods began relatively even, with both teams recording two goals within the first half of the game.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / January 7

Three Takeaways – Berkly Catton scores first two NHL goals in 7-4 Kraken win over Bruins

…And in his 28th NHL game, Berkly Catton was officially off the schneid. The 19-year-old rookie connected with his teammates for his first and second career goals on Tuesday, helping the Seattle Kraken to a head-spinning 7-4 win over the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 7