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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.

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Seattle Kraken’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Matty Beniers

The 2024-25 season has been over for the Seattle Kraken for a while. While they did not have a great season, failing to make the postseason for the second straight year, they ended the 2024-25 season with a final record of 35-41-6.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / August 7

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Seattle Kraken’s Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 6

Kraken’s perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

The Seattle Kraken have missed the playoffs in three of their four seasons in the NHL. They have not built around a true superstar, have dealt with subpar goaltending, and are overpaying for a lot of their players.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / August 6

Kraken’s Top Prospect Eyeing Roster Spot

The Seattle Kraken missed the postseason for the second straight year and the third time in four seasons since the organization debuted. Playing in a difficult Pacific Division, the same division that’s determined the Western Conference champion for three straight years, the Kraken face a difficult test trying to ascend.

Seattle Kraken News / House of Hockey / August 6

Seattle Kraken Torn Apart by Analyst for Horrible Financial Situation

Every summer, NHL analyst Dom Luszczyszyn compares every player's contracts on teams and grades them overall, and the Seattle Kraken are dead last with a D+.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 5

Data Dump: Seattle Kraken goals against over 2024–25

Last week I posted a deep dive on the Seattle Kraken’s goal scoring over the 2024–25 season. Several of you asked to see the other side of the equation, so this week I’m doing another deep dive, this time into goals against.

Mark Jankowski News / Daily Faceoff / August 4

Kraken hire Ryan Jankowski as assistant GM

The Seattle Kraken have announced that they have hired Ryan Jankowski as an assistant general manager. Jankowski has likely been brought in to replace Jason Botterill’s previous role as an assistant general manager, as he has now been promoted to general manager.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Roster Projection 2.0: Post Draft & Free Agency

Following the Seattle Kraken’s performance in the 2024-25 season, they aim to improve in 2025-26. Ending the season with a record of 35-41-6, the Kraken were the second-worst team in the Pacific Division, sitting just above the San Jose Sharks.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 1

What UFAs are still available for the Kraken to sign?

The bulk of NHL free agency is far in the rearview mirror. But there are still some unrestricted free agents (UFAs) out there who could be intriguing short-term options, especially for the Seattle Kraken, who still need to add to their depth.

Luke Henman News / Inside The Rink / August 1

AHL: Luke Henman Signs Overseas

The Coachella Valley Firebirds last night re-signed defenseman Charlie Wright. This morning, it was announced that forward Luke Henman is heading overseas for the 2025-26 season.

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!

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / July 28

Data Dump: Seattle Kraken goal scoring over 2024-25

As we approach the dog days of the NHL offseason, I wanted to take a deep dive into the Seattle Kraken’s scoring to identify some areas of opportunity for improvement.

Chandler Stephenson News / The Hockey Writers / July 26

Seattle Kraken’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Chandler Stephenson

Lane Lambert News / Sound of Hockey / July 24

Projecting the Seattle Kraken defensive systems under Lane Lambert

As a fan tracks the puck ricocheting around the ice between whistles, one might reasonably conclude that the sport is nothing more than improvised chaos (with sword shoes!).

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The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

Kaapo Kakko News / Daily Faceoff / July 26

Why Kraken's new deal with Kaapo Kakko is a bet on upside

Seattle is betting that the one-time blue chip prospect in Kakko will evolve into the top-line producer scouts envisioned when he was drafted.

It takes two: The 25 most iconic duos in sports

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

Kaapo Kakko News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Kraken Sign Kaapo Kakko to a 3-Year Contract

Before free agency began on July 1, the Seattle Kraken extended Kaapo Kakko a qualifying offer to make sure he wouldn’t hit the market. He did not sign right away, and on July 25, he was scheduled to have an arbitration hearing.

Kaapo Kakko News / Field Level Media / July 23

Kraken, RW Kaapo Kakko agree to three-year deal

The Seattle Kraken liked what they saw in the 49 games that right winger Kaapo Kakko played for them last season. On Tuesday, the franchise and the 24-year-old Finnish forward agreed to a three-year contract featuring an average annual value of $4,525,000.

Kaapo Kakko News / Daily Faceoff / July 22

Kraken re-sign Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract

The Seattle Kraken were able to avoid arbitration with a former prospect. On Tuesday, general manager Jason Botterill announced that the team has re-signed forward Kaapo Kakko to a three-year contract.

Kaapo Kakko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22