“He was my best friend” – Ryan Winterton on the loss of his brother Jacob and support from the Kraken
The Seattle Kraken were in Toronto for an October matchup with the Maple Leafs, coincidentally right in the backyard of young Kraken forward Ryan Winterton’s childhood home. As he rode the team bus, he received a call that no 22-year-old should have to field. The...
Photo Gallery – Kraken vs Kings – April 13th
Monday Musings: Winning is still fun
A week ago, the Kraken were all but eliminated. This week didn’t save the season, but it reminded us why we still watch. The Kraken split their four games with two wins and two losses, but the two wins came at home, which matters more. As the saying goes: if you’re...
Three Takeaways – Nikke Kokko wins in first NHL start, 4-1 Kraken versus Flames
Ok, that’s enough winning for now, Seattle Kraken. After cementing themselves as a non-playoff team with an epic post-Olympic collapse, the Kraken were within striking distance of a top-three spot in the NHL Draft Lottery. But then they rattled off two straight wins...
Ep. 377.5 – In the booth with John Forslund
On this great ".5" episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Darren goes 1-on-1 with legendary Kraken broadcaster John Forslund. The guys touch on a wide range of topics, from Lil Boo to Ron Francis' departure, to a roster "facelift" to Eddie Olczyk's future on the...
Down on the Farm – Caswell to National Championship game, Saarinen to Coachella Valley
This is “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week, we'll update you on a collegiate prospect playing for a national championship and a European player poised to begin his North American journey by joining the AHL Coachella Valley...
Everett to face Kelowna in star-studded WHL Playoff series
The Everett Silvertips cruised through the first round of the Western Hockey League playoffs, defeating the Portland Winterhawks in four games. They have had their sights set on the Memorial Cup in Kelowna since the puck dropped on the 2025-26 season. But now, in...
Kraken CEO promises improvement, team gets rare boost with win over Golden Knights
There was a palpable irony to how Thursday played out at Climate Pledge Arena. In the morning, Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke sat before a full media room, located deep in the bowels of the mostly underground venue, explaining to the assembled press why the team and...
Ep. 377 – The Ron Francis Era comes to an end
The Seattle Kraken are moving on from Ron Francis, the first GM in team history and the President of Hockey Ops for the past season. The guys give lengthy reactions to this bombshell news and respond to fan questions about it. Plus, an interview with Kraken prospect...