Seattle Kraken: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kraken blow past Flames despite playoff elimination earlier in day

Goaltender Nikke Kokko made 26 saves to win his first NHL start as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday. Frederick Gaudreau,

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Seattle Kraken eliminated from playoff contention

The Seattle Kraken will not be playing hockey deep into the spring in 2026, after being eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention on Saturday due to results beyond their control, despite later facing the Calgary Flames.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 11

Down on the Farm – Caswell to National Championship game, Saarinen to Coachella Valley

This is “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week, we’ll update you on a collegiate prospect playing for a national championship and a European player poised to begin his North American journey by joining the AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds for (at least) the next few weeks.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Kraken News & Rumors: Francis Out, Goaltending Woes, Winterton’s Return, & More

A lot has happened for the Seattle Kraken over the past couple of weeks. In the latest edition of the Kraken news and rumors, we’ll discuss what’s been happening both on and off the ice.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 10

Kraken tote teeny playoff hopes into clash with Flames

The Seattle Kraken aren't quite ready to pull the plug on their season. The Kraken rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period Thursday night to defeat visiting Vegas 4-3 in a shootout to keep their infinitesimal playoff hopes alive heading into Saturday's game against the visiting Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Sound of Hockey / April 10

Kraken CEO promises improvement, team gets emotional boost with win over Golden Knights

There was a palpable irony to how Thursday played out at Climate Pledge Arena. In the morning, Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke sat before a full media room,

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / April 10

Kraken stay in playoff hunt with shootout win over Knights

Rookie Berkly Catton sparked a rally from a two-goal deficit in the third period and scored the winner in the fifth round of a shootout as the Seattle Kraken kept their slim postseason hopes alive with a 4-3 victory against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

What is Jason Botterill’s fate after Ron Francis’ departure?

The Seattle Kraken became the latest NHL team to send shockwaves through their organization this week, parting ways with president of hockey operations

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9

Kraken Recall Nikke Kokko, Matt Murray Away From Team

The Kraken announced that goalie prospect Nikke Kokko has been recalled from AHL Coachella Valley under emergency conditions. He’s replacing third-stringer Matt Murray, who’s taken a leave of absence for a family matter.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Kraken won’t go far without a superstar player

The Seattle Kraken are still in their infancy as a franchise, but it appears they’ve come to the realization every NHL team has to have from time to time: sometimes, the path you’re on just isn’t working, and you have to start over.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / April 8

Ron Francis exiting as Kraken's president of hockey operations

Ron Francis, a key part of the Seattle Kraken organization since before the team's first game, is exiting as the team's hockey operations president effective the end of the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 8

Surging Knights visit scuffling Kraken as they battle for playoff position

At this time of the season, a glance at the standings doesn't always tell the full story. For example, take the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken -- who are set to meet Thursday night in Seattle.

Seattle Kraken News / Inside The Rink / April 9

ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks and Seattle Kraken Extend Affiliation

The Kansas City Mavericks and Seattle Kraken have announced a four-year extension on their affiliation agreement which carries them through the 2029-30 season.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

Ron Francis News / Daily Faceoff / April 8

Ron Francis to step down from Kraken at end of 2025-26 season

As the NHL’s regular season winds down, the landscape across the league continues to undergo major changes. On Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken announced that Ron Francis will be stepping down from his role as President of Hockey Operations at the end of this season.

Ron Francis News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

NHL News: Ron Francis Stepping Down from Post with Seattle Kraken

The 2025-26 NHL season isn’t over yet, and major news continues to hit the wire. After high-profile dismissals in Toronto, Vegas, New Jersey, and Long Island, the next major move comes out of the West Coast.

Ron Francis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Ron Francis Leaving Seattle Kraken

The front office changes will continue around the NHL. This time, it’s with the Seattle Kraken, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the President of Hockey Operations, Ron Francis, will be stepping down from his role.

Ron Francis News / NHL Trade Talk / April 8

Seattle Kraken Announce that Ron Francis Is Resigning as President

The Seattle Kraken announced on Wednesday that Ron Francis will be stepping down from his role as President of Hockey Operations at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Kraken’s Jordan Eberle Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy

On Wednesday, April 8, the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (PHWA) announced the nominees for the 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy. This award is given out annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / April 8

Three Takeaways – Kraken continue marching toward high draft pick with 5-2 loss at Wild

That was about the best-case scenario for Kraken fans. Seattle played a pretty good game against a much better Minnesota Wild team on Tuesday, it was relatively fun to watch, and the Kraken continued to help themselves in the race for the bottom of the standings and the NHL Draft Lottery.

Tyson Jugnauth News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Coachella Valley Firebirds Check-In: Kokko, Jugnauth, Playoffs, and More

It’s been a while since the last Coachella Valley Firebirds check-in, and a lot has happened since then. The Seattle Kraken’s American Hockey League (AHL)

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

Prime Monday Hockey: Seattle Kraken vs Winnipeg Jets

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with a Western Conference matchup. This matchup features the Seattle Kraken visiting the Winnipeg Jets. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken, April 4

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks continue their road trip against the Seattle Kraken. Welcome to this edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.