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The Seattle Kraken played the fourth game of their five-game East Game road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game started out in the Kraken's favor, with them kicking off the scoring just five minutes into the game.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Ryan Winterton

Last season, the Seattle Kraken had their best start ever, winning their first home opener in five seasons since they joined the league. The Kraken were primed to be in a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, a decent indicator of who will make the postseason.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 13

“He was my best friend” – Ryan Winterton on the loss of his brother Jacob and support from the Kraken

The Seattle Kraken were in Toronto for an October matchup with the Maple Leafs, coincidentally right in the backyard of young Kraken forward Ryan Winterton’s childhood home.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Former OHLer Jacob Winterton passes away at 25 after cancer battle

The Ontario Hockey League announced Wednesday the death of former player Jacob Winterton after a battle with cancer. He was 25. “The OHL sends thoughts and condolences to the Winterton family, as well as Jacob’s friends during this difficult time,” the league wrote in a statement.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Kraken’s Ryan Winterton takes leave of absence

The Seattle Kraken will be without one of their young forwards for some time. On Monday, the team announced that Ryan Winterton will be taking a temporary leave of absence to attend to a family matter.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Kraken Sign Ryan Winterton & Ben Meyers to 2-Year Extensions

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Seattle Kraken signed forwards Ryan Winterton and Ben Meyers to two-year contract extensions. This comes just after the Winter Olympic roster freeze was lifted at midnight yesterday, Feb.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

2 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 6-1 Loss to the San Jose Sharks

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Seattle Kraken hosted the San Jose Sharks for their first matchup of the season. The Sharks took an early lead, scoring in the first minute of the game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 2, 2025

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

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Edmonton Oilers for their final preseason matchup of the 2025-26 season. The Kraken kicked off the scoring with three goals in the first period.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 2, 2025

Three Takeaways – Ryan Winterton nets two in Kraken preseason win over Oilers

The Seattle Kraken wrapped up their preseason schedule with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Winning and losing doesn’t matter much in preseason, but it’s still nice to finish with a winning record at 3-2-1.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 10, 2025

3 Takeaways From the Firebirds’ Second Round Exit to the Abbotsford Canucks

In the semifinals for the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Calder Cup, the Coachella Valley Firebirds faced off against the Abbotsford Canucks. The Canucks took Game 1, and then the Firebirds won Game 2 in overtime.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 8, 2025

Kraken Recall Goaltender and Forward From Coachella Valley Firebirds

On April 8, the Seattle Kraken announced they had recalled Ryan Winterton and Victor Ostman from the American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley Firebirds on an emergency basis.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8, 2025

Kraken recall Victor Ostman, Ryan Winterton

The Seattle Kraken will have a few additional players on their bench for their matchup against the Utah Hockey Club tonight.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2, 2025

Kraken Recall Ryan Winterton

The Kraken announced late last night that they’d recalled right-winter Ryan Winterton from AHL Coachella Valley under emergency conditions. While it’s unclear who, it looks like they have a couple of question marks up front as they kick off a road trip that will take them up to their final two games of the season.