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Kraken to sign No. 8 overall pick to entry-level contract

The Kraken had 2025 No. 8 overall pick Jake O’Brien sign his entry-level contract during today’s development camp scrimmage, Kate Shefte of the Seattle Times reports.

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Recapping the Seattle Kraken’s picks in the 2025 NHL Draft

The Seattle Kraken emerged from the 2025 NHL Draft with a projectable top-six scoring forward, a consensus late first-round defense talent, and several depth blueliners who are lottery tickets to contribute at the NHL level but can fill the organizational need for defensive depth.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Two-time Stanley Cup champion signs with Kraken

Two-time Stanley Cup champion trying to get career back on track with Kraken

He missed the entirety of the 2023-24 season and all but two games of the 2024-25 season.

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Ryan Lindgren News / Sound of Hockey / July 1

Kraken sign defenseman Ryan Lindgren to four-year deal – How does he fit?

The Seattle Kraken made their first dip into the 2025 free agency market on Tuesday with the signing of left-shot defenseman Ryan Lindgren to a four-year contract carrying a $4.5 million annual cap hit.

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Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Kraken Ink Stay-At-Home Defenseman

The Seattle Kraken wasted no time in getting in on the free agent frenzy. As the market opened, most of the top players signed contracts within the first hour.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / June 30

Seattle Kraken targets in shallow free agency market

After a shrewd trade that sent Andre Burakovsky to Chicago for Joe Veleno, followed by a buyout of Veleno’s contract, the Seattle Kraken head into free agency on July 1 with roughly $18 million in cap space.

Joe Veleno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Kraken to buy out Joe Veleno

The Kraken announced Sunday they’ve placed newly acquired center Joe Veleno on unconditional waivers for a buyout. If a team wants to pick up the final year of Veleno’s contract at a $2.275MM cap hit, they can do so over the next 24 hours, in which case the Kraken would not be on the hook for the salary cap implications of a buyout.

Philipp Grubauer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Kraken GM reveals Philipp Grubauer plan after dreadful season

The 2024-25 NHL campaign was a rough overall season for the Seattle Kraken, who would ultimately fall short of attaining a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in their four-year existence.

Vernon Fiddler News / Sound of Hockey / June 28

Seattle Kraken add defensemen Blake Fiddler and Will Reynolds on Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft

The Seattle Kraken began Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft Saturday with the sixth pick in the second round (No. 38), but they didn’t wait that long to grab a player they had highly rated on their board.

Joe Veleno News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Meet the Newest Seattle Kraken: Joe Veleno

The Seattle Kraken have already been making moves ahead of the beginning of free agency on July 1. On June 21, the Kraken traded Andre Burakovsky to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Joe Veleno.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / June 26

Kraken acquire Freddy Gaudreau in trade with Minnesota Wild – How he fits

Seattle Kraken general manager Jason Botterill continued to cook Thursday, swinging his third trade in a week by acquiring veteran center Freddy Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a fourth-round pick in this weekend’s NHL Draft.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Kraken acquire Frederick Gaudreau

11:17 a.m.: Both teams have confirmed the trade. 10:32 a.m.: The Seattle Kraken are making their forward core tougher to play against.. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Kraken have acquired forward Frédérick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a draft pick.

Cale Fleury News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Seattle Kraken Decides to Re-Sign an RFA Defender

The Seattle Kraken have been active recently. Today they announced that they have have agreed to terms on 26-year-old defenceman Cale Fleury as he signs a two-year deal.

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Cale Fleury News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Kraken sign Cale Fleury to two-year contract extension

The Seattle Kraken announced last week that defenseman Cale Fleury and the team have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $1.78 million, paying him an annual average value (AAV) worth $890,000 per season.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

3 players Kraken must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Seattle Kraken have been active in the offseason trade market. They sent two picks to the Dallas Stars for forward Mason Marchment. Then, they flipped Andre Burakovsky to the Chicago Blackhawks for Joe Velano.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

Kraken’s most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Seattle Kraken have hired Lane Lambert as the third head coach in franchise history. Lane Lambert is getting his second chance after a tough run with an aging New York Islanders core.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 24

Kraken Overlooked in Trade Talks for Superstar Forward

One of the more shocking developments of the offseason is a potential trade involving Dallas Stars’ superstar Jason Robertson. Entering the final season of his current contract, the 25-year-old forward would be a welcomed addition to any NHL team.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Exploring Kraken’s options with No. 8 pick in 2025 NHL Draft

The Seattle Kraken have already made their first major offseason moves. First, the Kraken traded for winger Mason Marchment in a deal with the Dallas Stars.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Two teams enter Andrew Mangiapane sweepstakes

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Andre Burakovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

Blackhawks Acquire Andre Burakovsky from Kraken in Trade

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired veteran forward Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for center Joe Veleno, the team announced Saturday.

Cale Fleury News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

Kraken Sign Cale Fleury to a 2-Year Extension

On June 20, the Seattle Kraken announced they have signed Cale Fleury to a two-year extension. The 26-year-old defender received a contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $890,000.

Cale Fleury News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Seattle Kraken’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Cale Fleury

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 it going 35-41-6.

Lane Lambert News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

New Kraken head coach Lane Lambert rounds out staff with assistants, goalie coach

The Seattle Kraken announced on Tuesday that the team has finalized the coaching staff that will accompany new head coach Lane Lambert behind the bench in his first season with the organization.

Lane Lambert News / Rinksiders / June 15

Breaking down the Seattle Kraken’s head coach hiring of Lane Lambert

The Seattle Kraken have named Lane Lambert as their third coach in team history. Looking to help their young team make the jump to regular playoff contention, Kraken GM Jason Botterill will make moves to revamp his team, but the hiring of Lambert will have a big effect on the group as a whole.

Lane Lambert News / Field Level Media / May 29

Kraken hire Lane Lambert as next coach

The Seattle Kraken named Lane Lambert their head coach on Thursday, more than one month after firing Dan Bylsma. Most recently the associate coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Lambert heads into his second stint as an NHL boss after leading the New York Islanders in 2022-23 and part of 2023-24.

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