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Jared McCann is drawing immense trade interest, but according to a report, the New Jersey Devils were quickly shut down by the Seattle Kraken. This off-season around the NHL has been rather slow, and while there's been rumours, we're yet to see a shocking blockbuster trade that could change things up for a franchise or two.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 29

Friday Film Room: Dragicevic, Janicke, and Annborn

Welcome to Week 2 of Friday Film Room. In this recurring series, we provide new gameplay video of three players in the Kraken organization and analyze recent trends or progress in their play.

Seattle Kraken News / BBC Sport / August 29

St Helens sign Wright as Hurrell stay ends

Konrad Hurrell is deregistered by St Helens to allow the Super League club to sign Salford Red Devils forward Shane Wright on loan.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 28

Data Dump: The Seattle Kraken’s back-to-back games conundrum

As the offseason winds down for the Seattle Kraken, they look to the 2025-26 season with hopes for massive improvement in a particular area; because they literally couldn’t have gotten worse in this area last season.

Andre Burakovsky News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: André Burakovsky

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Kraken’s Catton and Nyman Invited to the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

On Aug. 26, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced the list of rookies they invited to partake in the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

Jared McCann News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Kraken Keep Jared McCann Off Trade Market Amid Interest from 4 Teams

The Seattle Kraken have made it clear: Jared McCann isn’t going anywhere — at least not yet. According to Seattle Hockey Insider, the New Jersey Devils were among the teams told earlier this summer that the 29-year-old forward was unavailable.

Jared McCann News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

King’s Ransom for McCann, Updates on Extensions & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at how the Seattle Kraken will be looking for a “king’s ransom” if another team wants to acquire Jared McCann. Elsewhere, there have been some updates on the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, and how that could look.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Kraken won’t trade top forward despite significant interest

While the Seattle Kraken missed the postseason last year, there is reason for optimism moving forward. The Kraken hired former New York Islanders coach

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Way-too-early Seattle Kraken trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The 2025-26 NHL season is just a few months away, but some teams should already be looking at in-season trades. With the expanded salary cap, there should be more action at the trade deadline for contending teams.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / August 21

Kraken Star Forward Not Available for Trade

The Seattle Kraken may be in a rebuilding/retooling period, but they aren't going to sell off their top players willy nilly. Case in point, Rob Simpson

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 21

Seattle Kraken top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

It was a step back in 2024-25 for the Seattle Kraken, as they finished seventh in the Pacific Division. The front office brought in some solid new pieces this summer, such as the Kraken trading for Mason Marchment and signing Ryan Lindgren.

Joel Daccord News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Kraken’s Joey Daccord Named to Team USA Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp

On Tuesday, Aug. 19, USA Hockey announced the 44 players who received an invitation to Olympic Orientation Camp. On that list is a familiar face to Seattle Kraken fans, goaltender Joey Daccord.

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Jared McCann News / The Sick Podcast / August 18

Potential Trade Target: Jared McCann

According to Michael DeRosa of The Hockey News, the Montreal Canadiens reportedly have interest in former 40-goal scorer Jared McCann of the Seattle Kraken.

Tye Kartye News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Seattle Kraken’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Tye Kartye

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.

Ryker Evans 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.

Ryker Evans 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.

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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.

Philipp Grubauer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 7

What should the Kraken do with their veteran goaltender?

In their inaugural season, the Seattle Kraken believed they had found their franchise goalie for the foreseeable future.

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 / 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+.

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.

Kaapo Kakko News / Daily Faceoff / July 26