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The Seattle Kraken are getting an integral part of their defensive unit back. The team activated Brandon Montour from injured reserve, a positive sign that he is ready to suit up for Thursday night’s game against the Boston Bruins.

Florida Panthers News / Professor Press Box / January 13

By the Numbers: How Brandon Montour Helped Give #62 Meaning in the NHL

By the numbers, number “62” isn’t supposed to mean much in the NHL. It’s not a classic defenseman’s number, not one that jumps out on a roster sheet. But watch Brandon Montour for a few shifts and that changes quickly.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / December 22

Kraken D Brandon Montour to miss 4-plus weeks after hand surgery

The struggling Seattle Kraken put Brandon Montour on injured reserve Monday as the high-scoring defenseman underwent hand surgery. Montour, 31, is expected to miss at least the next four weeks of action.

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Kraken’s Brandon Montour out four weeks after hand surgery

The Seattle Kraken will have to make due without one of their top defensemen for the next month. The team announced Monday that Brandon Montour had successful hand surgery and has been placed on injured reserve.

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Kraken’s Brandon Montour being evaluated for injury

The Seattle Kraken could be without one of their most relied-upon defensemen for some time. According to Kraken head coach Lane Lambert, Montour is being evaulated for an injury he suffered during Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, and he is not expected to play in Thursday’s game against the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Kraken’s Brandon Montour Records 300th NHL Point

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Montreal Canadiens. Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour reached a career milestone with his performance in this game: he recorded his 300th NHL point.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Kraken's Brandon Montour brings heavy heart into matchup vs. Canadiens

Brandon Montour returned to the Seattle Kraken lineup over the weekend, but it was with a heavy heart. Montour revealed the reason he missed four games while on personal leave was because of the death of his older brother, Cameron Noble-Montour, 34, due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / October 18

Kraken’s Brandon Montour takes leave of absence

The Seattle Kraken announced Saturday that defenseman Brandon Montour will be taking a temporary leave of absence to attend to a family matter. The team said no further details would be shared at this time.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Brandon Montour taking temporary leave of absence from Kraken

The Kraken will be without their top defender for the next little while.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Kraken’s Brandon Montour out two weeks after ankle operation

A couple of injury notes for the team in the Emerald City. On Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken announced that defenseman Brandon Montour and forward Max McCormick will not be with the team at the start of training camp.

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Former Panther Brandon Montour says Florida will be ready to respond in Game 3

Things aren’t looking too bad for the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. Up 2-0 over the Florida Panthers, it’s the first time they’ve won both opening matches in the second round since 1987.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Kraken’s Brandon Montour Played in His 600th NHL Game

Although the season is almost over, the milestones do not stop. Last night, Saturday, April 12, Seattle Kraken player Brandon Montour played in his 600th NHL game against the St.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Kraken’s Brandon Montor scores fastest overtime goal in NHL history

Brandon Montour might not be widely known as a lethal goal scorer, but he holds a record that not even Connor McDavid is close to. In a game against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night, the Seattle Kraken defenseman scored in overtime to give his team a 5-4 victory.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1

Panthers acquire Seth Jones from Blackhawks

The Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The full trade sends Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Panthers for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2027 first-round pick, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / February 22

Brandon Montour Is Back, Has Fond Florida Panthers Memories

FORT LAUDERDALE — With the Seattle Kraken staying on A1A this week, Brandon Montour has been flooded with memories of a rainy Sunday last summer spent on the beach with all of his buddies from the Florida Panthers.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / February 21

Kraken’s Ryker Evans, Brandon Montour set to return; Jordan Eberle out day-to-day

The Seattle Kraken will return to the ice Saturday against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers with a bolstered blue line as defensemen Ryker Evans and Brandon Montour are expected to return to the lineup, Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma confirmed to team broadcaster Alison Lukan on Friday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 9

Kraken’s Brandon Montour leaves game vs. Flames with upper-body injury

The Seattle Kraken announced on social media that defenseman Brandon Montour left Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames with an upper-body injury and would not return.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3, 2025

Kraken’s Brandon Montour Records 200th NHL Assist

The milestones keep coming for the Seattle Kraken. On Jan. 2, Brandon Montour recorded his 200th NHL assist against the Vancouver Canucks. The assist came off of Matty Beniers’ power play goal halfway into the third period.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Rumors / December 26, 2024

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18, 2024

Maple Leafs Made a Pitch for Brandon Montour in Free Agency

According to the blueliner himself, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a pitch to sign defenseman Brandon Montour during free agency. The 30-year-old confirmed on TSN’s OverDrive that he had discussions with the Maple Leafs about returning to his home province of Ontario.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / May 12, 2024

Florida Panthers, Montour Cool Under Pressure. And Thrown Water Bottles

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NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9, 2024

Brandon Montour mocks Brad Marchand with reference to past incident

It has been many years since Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand licked an opponent during a playoff game, but it appears he will never live it down.

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