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The Kraken have reassigned forward John Hayden to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, according to a team announcement on Wednesday. They now have an open roster spot, which could be filled by one of their four injured reserve-bound players.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 18

Kraken’s Freddy Gaudreau to miss 4-6 weeks with upper-body injury

The Seattle Kraken announced Saturday that forward Freddy Gaudreau will be out four-to-six weeks with an upper-body injury. After leaving Thursday’s game against the Ottawa Senators early, the team announced Friday that Gaudreau had been placed on Injured Reserve (IR).

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Kraken Place Frederick Gaudreau on IR, Recall John Hayden From Coachella Valley

On Friday, Oct. 17, the Seattle Kraken announced a couple roster transactions. They have placed forward Frederick Gaudreau on injured reserve (IR). In addition to this, they have recalled forward John Hayden from the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Coachella Valley Firebirds.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Kraken place Gaudreau on injured reserve, recall Hayden

The Seattle Kraken have placed center Freddy Gaudreau on the injured reserve and called up John Hayden from the American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley

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Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / October 5

Kraken Forward Lands on Waivers

The Seattle Kraken have placed 30-year-old center John Hayden on waivers with the intention of reassignment to the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds. Hayden collected one goal, two points, 20 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and 44 hits in 20 regular-season games with Seattle in 2024-25.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 7

Seattle Kraken mascot gets chased by a bear during video shoot

If there is one thing the Seattle Kraken’s mascot “Buoy” might be packing next time he goes out for a video shoot, it might be bear spray. During a midsummer

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / August 6

Kraken Mascot Has Grizzly Encounter in Alaska

Apparently, bears are not very fond of trolls. In June, Seattle Kraken mascot Buoy, a blue-haired troll, and forward John Hayden made the trip up to Alaska for a promotional video shoot promoting youth hockey.

NHL News / ESPN / August 5

Kraken mascot has run-in with bear at video shoot

Kraken forward John Hayden and the team's blue-haired troll mascot had a close call with a grizzly bear during a promotional video shoot in Alaska.

Seattle Kraken News / House of Hockey / August 1

Seattle Kraken Player Narrowly Avoids Dangerous Encounter With Wild Bears in Alaska

Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and team mascot Buoy narrowly escaped an encounter with a real bear while filming a segment in Alaska - talk about a close call!

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Kraken sign John Hayden to two-year extension

The Seattle Kraken announced they signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension Wednesday. Hayden, 30, had a goal and an assist in 20 games for the Kraken last season.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Kraken Sign John Hayden to a 2-Year Extension

On Wednesday, May 28, the Seattle Kraken announced they are signing forward John Hayden to a two-year contract extension. His contract has an average annual value (AAV) of $775,000.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Kraken place two players on waivers

According to a team announcement, the Seattle Kraken have placed forward John Hayden and defenseman Cale Fleury on waivers. The team will reassign them both to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, should they go through waivers unclaimed.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Kraken place John Hayden, Cale Fleury on waivers

The Seattle Kraken announced Friday that the club has waived forward John Hayden and defenseman Cale Fleury. Through 19 appearances with the Kraken this season, Hayden has scored once and added one assist for two points coupled with a plus-one rating and 31 penalty minutes.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 9

Watch: 10 players sent to penalty box in Kraken-Capitals game

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Seattle Kraken News / Inside The Rink / January 9, 2025

Seattle Kraken Recall Forward

The Seattle Kraken will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The Kraken are looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9, 2025

Kraken Recall John Hayden

The Kraken recalled right-winger John Hayden from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday, the team said in an announcement. Hayden, 29, comes up in anticipation of Daniel Sprong coming off the active roster later today.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28, 2024

Kraken recall pair of players from AHL

The Kraken announced a pair of recalls from their AHL affiliate.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / June 30, 2024

Hayden, Stezka, Henman, McCormick sign new deals with Seattle Kraken

On Sunday, as the dust settled from the chaos of the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas, the Seattle Kraken got a bit of business done. Seattle announced they

NHL News / Flamesnation / July 11, 2024

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