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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 / Sound of Hockey / March 21

Down on the Farm – Saarinen’s Liiga dominance, and the Kraken development track record

This is “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. Believe it or not, we’re nearing the end of prospect seasons around the globe.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Sound of Hockey / September 5, 2025

Seattle Kraken Trade for J.R. Avon, plus Catton and Saarinen film review

On Thursday, the Seattle Kraken announced an organizational first: a trade involving a team-drafted prospect. The Kraken sent their 2021 fourth-round pick Tucker Robertson to the Philadelphia Flyers in a one-for-one exchange for Jon-Randall Avon.

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / July 16, 2024

The 50-contract rule and what it means for Seattle Kraken roster building

On Sunday, the Seattle Kraken announced the signing of 2024 third-round draft pick Kim Saarinen to an entry-level contract. That deal brought the team’s total number of NHL contracts to 50.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 14, 2024
Seattle Kraken sign Kim Saarinen to three-year, entry-level contract

Seattle Kraken sign Kim Saarinen to three-year, entry-level contract

A talented young netminding prospect has inked his first NHL contract. On Sunday, the Seattle Kraken signed goaltender Kim Saarinen to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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