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Kraken’s Ryker Evans activated off injured reserve

The Seattle Kraken announced Saturday that defenseman Ryker Evans has been activated from injured reserve and would make his regular-season debut against the St.

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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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Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / October 2

Young Kraken Defenseman Gets Rough Injury Update

With the NHL regular season being less than a week away, usually around this time, lots of teams usually end up announcing player injuries as it is crucial to roster cuts.

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Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Kraken defenseman out 6-8 weeks with upper-body injury

While defenseman Vince Dunn is being evaluated for a mild injury, the Seattle Kraken are confirmed to be without at least one defenseman to begin the 2025-26 campaign.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

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Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Kraken’s Ryker Evans out 6-8 weeks with upper-body injury

The Seattle Kraken announced on Wednesday that defenseman Ryker Evans is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to an upper-body injury. The injury comes as a bit of a surprise, as Evans played in Monday night’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames and logged a team-leading 25:40 minutes with a shot, a giveaway, two hits and a blocked shot.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / August 11

Kraken D Ryker Evans agrees to two-year, $4.1M deal

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans agreed to a two-year, $4.1 million deal with the club on Monday. Evans, 23, had five goals, 25 assists and 106 blocked shots in 73 games last season in his first full NHL campaign.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

Kraken Sign Ryker Evans to a 2-Year Extension

On Aug. 11, the Seattle Kraken announced they have signed defenseman Ryker Evans to a two-year contract extension. His contract has an average annual value (AAV) of $2.05 million.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / August 11

Kraken sign Ryker Evans to two-year contract

The Seattle Kraken have signed 23-year-old defenseman Ryker Evans to a two-year contract worth $4.1 million through the end of the 2026-27 season, the team announced on Monday.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11

Kraken sign lone remaining restricted free agent to two-year deal

Seattle selected him with the 35th overall pick of the 2021 NHL Draft.

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

NHL Rumours: Update on Seattle Kraken RFA Defender

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the dog days of summer. However, there’s still plenty of work for general managers.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17

Free-agent focus for Seattle Kraken

Free agency is less than a month away and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Kraken.

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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.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Kraken recall Gustav Olofsson, Ryker Evans day-to-day

The move comes in response to sophomore Ryker Evans’ suffering an upper-body injury.

Kraken to be without two-time Stanley Cup winner for at least five weeks

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Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

Kraken’s Ryker Evans out day-to-day with upper-body injury

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will not dress Thursday versus the Pacific Division rival San Jose Sharks, confirmed Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24