SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

NHL teams keep undermining league's inclusivity efforts through controversial player and coaching picks It’s been a bad month for the NHL when it comes to individual teams undermining the league’s “Hockey is for Everyone’’ inclusivity efforts.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Marshall: Is Brock McGinn really a one-to-one Brandon Tanev replacement in Penguins' bottom six? Brock McGinn has been billed as the replacement for Brandon Tanev, but is that a fair comparison?

AUGUST 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kraken adds versatility with signing of forward Marcus Johansson, inks 2-year pact with defenseman Vince Dunn SEATTLE — The Kraken moved Friday to shore up its center depth by signing free-agent Swedish forward Marcus Johansson to a one-year, $1.5 mi...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kraken mailbag: Answering your questions about center depth, playoff aspirations, vaccine requirements and more With the Kraken now inside six weeks until training camp, the team continues seeking roster upgrades with about $16 million in salary cap sp...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Yanni Gourde heads Kraken list of several possible 20-goal scorers — and maybe more once freed from shoulder pain For all the concerns about the Kraken’s lack of elite scoring, it has quietly assembled a collection of potential 20-goal scorers that could...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

How the Kraken will get equipment for an entire roster in time for training camp The rush is on! With just weeks until camp opens, Seattle needs to get every piece of equipment for every player.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Looking at the Ducks' defense group after Haydn Fleury's departure NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

AUGUST 4, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Gourde excited for chance in Seattle even with start delayed

Yanni Gourde has one of the more impressive resumes among the players selected by the Seattle Kraken in the NHL expansion draft

AUGUST 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Expansion Kraken revise Grubauer's deal after CBA violation

The expansion Seattle Kraken have revised their contract with goaltender Philipp Grubauer after the initial deal was rejected by the NHL for violating the collective bargaining agr...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Grubauer surprised, excited to get opportunity with Kraken

Philipp Grubauer ended the season believing he was going back to the Colorado Avalanche

JULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Analysis: Answering key questions as the Kraken's roster starts to take shape during NHL free agency The Kraken has a marquee player in goaltender Philipp Grubauer, and the additions of left wing Jaden Schwartz, 29, and center Alexander Wenn...

JULY 30, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

NHL free agency winners, losers: Kraken strike with key additions, Devils add Dougie Hamilton The Kraken added Philipp Grubauer in net and forwards Jaden Schwartz and Alexander Wennberg at forward, while the Devils made a huge splash.

JULY 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

How does Capitals' salary cap situation look after bringing back Vitek Vanecek from Kraken? The Capitals are glad to have Vanecek back in the fold but still need to negotiate a contract with RFA Ilya Samsonov.

JULY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jeremy Rutherford: The Seattle Kraken make it official: they've... - The Athletic The Seattle Kraken make it official: they've signed Jaden Schwartz to a five-year contract with an annual average value (AAV) of $5.5 millio...

JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expansion Kraken land Grubauer; Lightning breakup continues

The NHL expansion Seattle Kraken used their significant space under the salary cap to make the biggest splash to start free agency by signing goalie Philipp Grubauer

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

HockeyBuzz.com - Sean Maloughney - Seattle Kraken Free Agency Day 1 Blog NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JULY 28, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Adding proven scorer Jaden Schwartz would get Kraken off to strong start in NHL free agency Jaden Schwartz would provide the Kraken with a proven 20-goal scorer and make a nice pairing on a line with right wing Jordan Eberle, acquir...

JULY 27, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Matt Calkins: Will Seattle fans be chanting Kraken draft pick Matty Beniers' name next season? SEATTLE — Despite what the draft board says, it's Matty Beniers. He never felt like a Matthew or a Matt, so Matty it is.

JULY 25, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What do Ron Francis' previous draft classes suggest about the Kraken's future? Seattle's general manager was hired for many reasons, so what does his NHL history offer us as a glimpse into what's next for the franchise?

JULY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kraken GM Ron Francis' approach in the expansion and entry drafts seemed unorthodox. Will it work? Kraken GM Ron Francis just completed a process he's been focused on since being hired two years ago. How his vision will materialize won't b...

JULY 25, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Meet the Kraken's picks from Day 2 of the NHL entry draft Here's a look at Saturday's Kraken selections in the NHL entry draft and what to know about each player, including second-round pick Ryker E...

JULY 24, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Seattle Kraken will pick New York Rangers' Colin Blackwell in Expansion Draft ' The New York Rangers Blog The Seattle Kraken has been reported to have selected Colin Blackwell from the New York Rangers, this is according to a report made to the USA Today Network earlier this week. The...

JULY 24, 2021 • NYRANGERSBLOG.COM

What to know about the top 10 players picked on Day 1 of the NHL entry draft Here's a look at Friday's top 10 selections in the NHL entry draft and what to know about each player, including the Kraken's pick, Michigan...

JULY 24, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Kraken nab Matthew Beniers as 1st pick in franchise history

The Seattle Kraken found their potential center of the future with the first draft pick in franchise history selecting Michigan player Matthew Beniers with the No. 2 overall pick i...

JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

GARRIOCH: Joey Daccord says goodbye to the Senators, prepares for a new challenge with the Seattle Kraken Joey Daccord was with friends at his off-season home in the Seaport district of Boston when the Seattle Kraken officially selected him in th...

JULY 23, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM