Seattle Kraken: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Berkly Catton News / The Hockey Writers / January 31

Kraken’s Berkly Catton to Miss Remaining Games Leading to Olympic Break

On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Seattle Kraken announced rookie forward Berkly Catton will miss the next three games heading into the Olympic break. Catton was injured during the Kraken’s last home game on Thursday, Jan.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 30

Down on the Farm – Kraken prospect trade value tiers

Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week, we’re ranking which Seattle Kraken prospects may have the most value in a deadline (or offseason) trade for an NHL upgrade.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Kraken rumors: How Shane Wright fits into Seattle’s chase for Artemi Panarin

The Seattle Kraken are pushing for only the second playoff berth in franchise history. They are among many teams fighting for the final Wild Card spot out West, and Seattle could make a big splash at the NHL trade deadline to gain an advantage.

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Shane Wright News / Sound of Hockey / January 30

Three Takeaways – Shane Wright scores two, Kraken roll to 5-2 win over Maple Leafs

…And just like that, the Seattle Kraken have vaulted into third place in the Pacific Division. It’s wild to think that coming into Thursday’s game, the Kraken (24-19-9) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-20-9) had nearly identical records and the same number of standings points.

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Shane Wright News / Field Level Media / January 30

Shane Wright's 2-goal effort steers Kraken past Maple Leafs

Shane Wright scored twice as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 Thursday night. Brandon Montour and Jared McCann had a goal and an assist apiece and Matty Beniers also tallied for the Kraken, who won their third game in a row and wrapped up a 4-2-0 homestand.

Berkly Catton News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

Kraken’s Berkly Catton exits game against Maple Leafs

Seattle Kraken forward Berkly Catton exited Thursday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and did not return after colliding hard with Oliver Ekman-Larsson midway through the first period.

Jared McCann News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Kraken offer free hats to season-ticket holders who tossed them before Jared McCann hat trick overturned

The hat trick is a timeless tradition in hockey, as is fans tossing hats on to the ice to celebrate the hat trick.

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Shane Wright News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Flames Should Avoid Trading for Kraken’s Shane Wright

The Calgary Flames are continuing to work through their retooling stage, but could still use some improvements in a number of areas. They need far more scoring overall, particularly up front, but most would agree that their biggest need at this time is a top-end centreman.

Jared McCann News / Field Level Media / January 29

Hat-rich Jared McCann, Kraken figure to challenge Maple Leafs

Jared McCann is a man of many hats. After the unlikely events of Tuesday night, he might want to consider opening a haberdashery. The Seattle Kraken forward received hundreds of pieces of headwear from a hat trick that wasn't in a 5-1 victory against the Washington Capitals.

Shane Wright News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 28

Kraken rumors: Shane Wright looking for scenery change amid trade buzz

Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright has had a very up-and-down career in the NHL. He was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft and was the consensus best player in that draft process up until the event itself.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 28

Kraken Notebook – Melanson under Duhaime’s skin, Lindgren on facing his brother’s team

After a big 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, the Seattle Kraken had a light day Wednesday, with only Cale Fleury, Josh Mahura, Tye Kartye, Joey Daccord, and Matt Murray taking part in a very optional practice.

Jared McCann News / Field Level Media / January 28

Jared McCann's 4-point effort propels Kraken past Capitals

Jared McCann scored twice and added two assists as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Washington Capitals 5-1 on Tuesday. Jordan Eberle and Matty

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

3 Keys to a Kraken Win Over the Capitals

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Seattle Kraken are preparing to host the Washington Capitals to close out their season series. Their first matchup of the season was on Oct.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-2 Win Over the Devils

On Sunday, Jan. 25, the Seattle Kraken hosted the New Jersey Devils for their second matchup of the 2025-26 season. They just played each other at the Prudential Center 11 days earlier, where the Devils won 3-2 in overtime.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 25

Three-goal third period propels Kraken past Devils

Former first-round picks Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton scored 18 seconds apart to break a third-period tie as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Sunday afternoon.

Shane Wright News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Big trade brewing between Jets and Kraken involving Shane Wright?

The Winnipeg Jets and Seattle Kraken could be emerging as potential trade partners as speculation continues to grow around former fourth-overall pick Shane Wright.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Kraken Recall Young Winger Ahead of Ducks Matchup

The Seattle Kraken will reach the midpoint mark of a six-game homestand by taking on the Anaheim Ducks tonight. Anaheim will continue a season-tying five-game away stretch, and enters play against the Kraken with the NHL's longest active win streak of five games.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

NHL Prediction: January 23rd Anaheim Ducks vs Seattle Kraken

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Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Kraken Recall Jacob Melanson, Place Ben Meyers On IR

The Seattle Kraken will be down a hot hand for the final two games of their current homestand. Depth forward Ben Meyers has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury that has him out week-to-week.

NHL News / EasySportz / January 22

Kraken Crush Islanders in Wednesday Rout

SEATTLE — On a night that began with a four‑game skid hanging over them, the Seattle Kraken reminded the NHL what they’re capable of when everything clicks.

Shane Wright News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Kraken are open to trading Shane Wright

When the Seattle Kraken drafted Shane Wright fourth overall in 2022, it looked like they had their future superstar. But now, it looks like his time in Seattle might be ticking down.

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Jani Nyman News / Inside The Rink / January 19

Jani Nyman Named AHL Player of the Week

The Coachella Valley Firebirds are in the middle of a five-game win streak. The Firebirds have a 21-12-4-0 record with 46 points and are six points back from the Colorado Eagles.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / January 15

Kraken Establishing Identity in Playoff Hunt

The Seattle Kraken are right in the mix of the playoff race in Pacific Division and Western Conference. The young franchise is looking to make the second postseason appearance in their first five seasons as an NHL organization, and this year presents a golden opportunity.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Kraken Activate Chandler Stephenson, Reassign Oscar Fisker Molgaard

The Seattle Kraken have returned to a fully healthy forward core. The Kraken announced that they’ve activated Chandler Stephenson from the non-roster list and have reassigned Oscar Fisker Molgaard in a corresponding roster move.