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Chandler Stephenson - Won't play after all Stephenson (undisclosed) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Flames, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact A previous report listed Stephenson on the roster for Monday's preseason matchup, but the 31-year-old has now been ruled out as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. His final chance to suit up during the preseason will be Wednesday against Edmonton, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to play. Although Stephenson is considered day-to-day, whether his injury will force him to miss time to begin the regular season remains to be seen.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Set to defend home crease Grubauer will draw the home start during Monday's preseason game against the Flames, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.

Impact Grubauer is in the midst of a competition to serve as the Kraken's No. 2 netminder to begin the regular season. He started on the road against the Flames last Tuesday and turned aside 17 of 19 shots while playing approximately half of the game. While he's been relatively solid, Matt Murray has also played well during the preseason, so Grubauer could need another productive showing during Monday's matchup in order to keep pace.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Stephenson - Set to play Monday Stephenson (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Monday's preseason game against the Flames, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Stephenson was deemed day-to-day by the Kraken due to an undisclosed injury late last week, but he's on the roster ahead of Monday's preseason matchup, signaling that he should be ready to return to game action. Stephenson made 78 regular-season appearances during his first season with the Kraken last year, recording 13 goals, 38 assists, 50 blocked shots, 33 hits and 24 PIM while averaging 19:31 of ice time.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Preseason Preview - Flames @ Kraken | Calgary Flames Flames head to PNW for exhibition contest versus Kraken

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • NHL.COM

Brandon Montour - On track for opening night Montour (ankle) is tracking well and expected to be ready for opening night, The Sound of Hockey reports.

Impact Montour underwent a minor ankle procedure earlier this month, but head coach Lane Lambert is "very confident" that both he and Jared McCann will be ready to go for opening night. That's good news for the Kraken to have Montour healthy for the start of the year, who will likely play heavy minutes again for the team. In the 31-year-old's first season in a Kraken sweater, he scored a career-high 18 goals to go along with 23 assists while logging nearly 23 minutes of ice time per night.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann - Resumes skating McCann (lower body) skated away from the main group Sunday and should be ready for the start of the regular season, Sound of Hockey reports.

Impact While McCann may sit out the remainder of the exhibition schedule, he is trending toward playing against Anaheim on Oct. 9. He compiled 22 goals, 61 points and 202 shots on net across 82 games during the 2024-25 regular season. Once healthy, McCann will probably occupy a top-six role and see power-play time.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Marchment - Back at practice Marchment (illness) participated in Sunday's practice, Sound of Hockey reports.

Impact Marchment returned to the ice after leaving Thursday's practice early and sitting out Friday's preseason game versus Vancouver. He registered 22 goals, 47 points, 134 shots on net and 79 hits over 62 regular-season appearances with Dallas in 2024-25. After being acquired from the Stars in the offseason, Marchment will probably occupy a middle-six role for Seattle this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jake O'Brien - Back in junior ranks O'Brien is not listed on the Kraken's roster, indicating he has was reassigned to OHL Brantford this week, per the NHL media site.

Impact O'Brien was reportedly dealing with an undisclosed injury, but that is apparently no longer a concern. Expected the eighth-overall pick from 2025 to continue his development with the junior club this year before pushing for an NHL spot in the next one or two years.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Villeneuve - Sent back to junior Villenueve (lower body) was reassigned to OHL Sudbury on Saturday.

Impact Villenueve was ruled out for camp last Sunday. The 19-year-old is signed to an entry-level deal, so it appears he will be healthy fairly early in the OHL season -- if he wasn't, he would be eligible to begin the year on season-opening injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko breaks hand and is out approximately 6 weeks

Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko broke his hand in a preseason game and will be out for approximately six weeks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Kakko out 6 weeks for Kraken with broken hand | NHL.com Forward had 30 points after trade from Rangers last season

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • NHL.COM

Kaapo Kakko - Set to miss six weeks Kakko is expected to be out action for six weeks after suffering a broken hand, the team announced Saturday.

Impact Kakko sustained the injury in Wednesday's preseason game against Edmonton. He is poised to miss at least the first month of the regular season and will probably be out for the beginning of November. The 24-year-old forward had 14 goals, 44 points, 117 shots on net and 68 hits across 79 appearances between the Kraken and Rangers in 2024-25. Once healthy, he will be in the mix for a top-six role.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jagger Firkus - Sent to the minors Firkus was sent to AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.

Impact Firkus spent his first full professional season with Coachella Valley last year, generating 15 goals and 21 assists across 69 regular-season games. He could get his first taste of NHL action later in the season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Why heavy hit from former linemate was good news for Filip Chytil When former Rangers linemate Kaapo Kakko levelled the Canucks centre with a heavy hit Sunday, concussion fears again came into play

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

POSTGAME | Sherwood vs. Kraken | Vancouver Canucks Kiefer Sherwood speaks with the media after tonight's pre-season game in Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • NHL.COM

POSTGAME | Foote vs. Kraken | Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote speaks with the media following tonight's game against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • NHL.COM

Canucks Edge Kraken 4-2 in Comeback Win at Rogers Arena | Vancouver Canucks In their first preseason game at Rogers Arena, the Vancouver Canucks rallied from a 2-0 deficit, scoring four unanswered goals to top the Se...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • NHL.COM

Canucks 4 Kraken 2: Braeden Cootes' shining rookie report How they looked, Canuck by Canuck, in Friday's home opener vs. Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks vs. Kraken Pre-Season Highlights (Sept. 26, 2025)

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Sherwood, Cootes, and Adam Foote Post-Game Media Availabilities | Canucks vs Kraken (Sept. 26, 2025)

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Oilers blank Jets 4-0, Canucks top Kraken 4-2 in pre-season action EDMONTON - Calvin Pickard had a 21-save shutout as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 on Friday night in NHL pre-season acti...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

NHL Preseason Highlights | Kraken vs. Canucks | September 26, 2025

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Matthew Murray - Set to start Friday Murray will protect the road goal in Friday's preseason game versus the Canucks, per the NHL media site.

Impact Murray will get the nod, though it's possible he'll split the game with Philipp Grubauer. Those two netminders are competing to be Joey Daccord's backup in 2025-26, though there is a slight chance the Kraken carry three goalies to avoid losing Murray on waivers.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Stephenson - Sidelined against Canucks Stephenson (undisclosed) won't be in action versus Vancouver on Friday, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports,

Impact Stephenson has reached the 50-point threshold in each of his last four seasons, including the 2024-25 campaign in which he set a new personal best with 18 power-play points. If he avoids a lengthy stint on the shelf, which seems likely considering he was classified as day-to-day, Stephenson should be capable of continuing to produce at that level in 2025-26.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jake O'Brien - Won't play Friday O'Brien (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Canucks, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports.

Impact O'Brien was in a non-contact sweater during Wednesday's practice session, and he'll be left off the roster for Friday's preseason game. The exact nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear, but his next opportunity to suit up will be in Monday's preseason game against the Flames. Once he's healthy, he'll likely head to OHL Brantford for a second consecutive season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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