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As the Seattle Kraken wrapped up their final game of a disappointing 2024-25 season, the focus now turns to the offseason. Team president and CEO Tod Leiweke hinted at an “eventful” summer during a recent season ticket holder event.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Kraken star to undergo surgery after playing through injury

The soon-to-be 29-year-old led the Kraken in points with 22-39-61 stat line.

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Ron Francis News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Kraken’s Ron Francis to return for fifth season as general manager

The Seattle Kraken are sticking with general manager Ron Francis. Earlier Tuesday, Kraken CEO Todd Leiweke confirmed that Francis will remain as the club’s GM for the upcoming 2025-26 season, reports Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times.

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Seattle Kraken News / Rinksiders / April 14

The Seattle Kraken are taking shape and have found their identity

Through their first four seasons things have been up and down for the mercurial Seattle Kraken. While the Kraken have had some success—including a playoff series win—the Vegas Golden Knights set an incredibly high bar for any expansion team to live up to.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-3 Shootout Victory Over the Blues

The Seattle Kraken hosted the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, April 12. Seattle held the lead as the second came to a close, but third-period scoring changes for both teams resulted in a tie game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Kraken Defeat Blues 4-3 in the Shootout

On Saturday, April 12, the Seattle Kraken hosted the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena. Although the Blues already won the first two games, the Kraken did not let them take this easily.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 13

After wild 3rd period, Kraken upend Blues in shootout

Chandler Stephenson scored the shootout-winning goal to give the host Seattle Kraken a 4-3 comeback victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. Jaden Schwartz, Mikey Eyssimont and Shane Wright also scored for the Kraken (35-40-6, 76 points).

Seattle Kraken News / House of Hockey / April 11

Seattle Kraken Place Two Players on the NHL Waiver Wire

The Seattle Kraken have once again failed to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and on Friday, they've officially placed two players on waivers. After building up a solid roster, the Seattle Kraken have plateaued in a big way in recent times, as they've now failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a second straight year.

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.

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.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz Nominated for 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The Seattle chapter of The Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) have nominated Jaden Schwartz for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. This trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

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.

Ryan Winterton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

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.

Joel Daccord News / Field Level Media / April 8

Joey Daccord shuts down Kings as Kraken win third straight

Joey Daccord stopped 28 of 29 shots to lead the visiting Seattle Kraken to their third consecutive win, 2-1, over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

First Period Scoring Bout Gives Kraken 2-1 Win Over Kings

On Monday, April 7, the Seattle Kraken took on the Los Angeles Kings. Both teams had one win to their name previously in the season series. The Kraken took the victory here, 2-1, and now lead the season series.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Kraken sign Andrei Lashko to three-year entry-level contract

The Seattle Kraken announced they’ve signed 2023 fourth-round draft pick Andrei Lashko to a three-year entry-level contract.

Kraken finish off Sharks with 3-goal second period

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

NHL Predictions: April 7 Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 6

Kraken finish off Sharks with 3-goal second period

Jared McCann scored two goals and added an assist as the Seattle Kraken defeated the host San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Saturday night. Andre Burakovsky had a goal and an assist and Chandler Stephenson and Jaden Schwartz also tallied for the Kraken (33-38-6, 72 points), who have won their past two games by a combined score of 10-1.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 4

3 Kraken trade targets after 2025 playoff elimination

The Seattle Kraken were expected to be contending this season when they signed Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson last offseason. However, the Kraken are nowhere near the playoff picture; instead, they are looking at where they might land in the draft lottery.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 4

Kraken not planning to rebuild after tough season, says CEO

The Seattle Kraken have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They have made the playoffs only once in their five-year history, and things are not trending up.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / April 1

Kraken's Growing Pains Continue in Another Tough Season

In 2017-18, the Vegas Golden Knights shocked the NHL world by making the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season. They've remained one of the league's best teams since then, even winning the Stanley Cup in 2023.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Kraken 3-round 2025 NHL Mock Draft after playoff elimination

The Seattle Kraken made the playoffs in 2023. And after missing last postseason, they wanted to get back to the dance in 2025. The Kraken fired Dave Hakstol as head coach in the offseason, hiring Dan Bylsma as the man to lead the playoff charge.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

What went wrong for the Kraken this season, and what’s next

The Seattle Kraken hoped to take a step in 2024-25 but failed to meet those expectations. On Monday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Frank Seravalli and Carter Hutton recapped the Kraken’s season and discussed what the club needs to do in order to climb the standings in the coming campaign.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 9

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

Watch: 10 players sent to penalty box after Kraken-Capitals tussle

Penalties are common in hockey, especially those involving roughing. However, on Sunday, one scuffle resulted in everyone present on the ice being served with disciplinary consequences.

Capitals make surprising trade for rival's winger

Capitals winger suffers significant setback in injury recovery

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Seattle Kraken News / Pacific Northwest Sports / March 4

The Seattle Kraken Trade Deadline – What We Can Expect

For the third time in franchise history, the Seattle Kraken are being looked upon as “sellers” at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. With 21 games remaining, the Kraken are nine points outside of the final wildcard position.