Most improved? Top scorer? MVP? Predictions for 2022-23 Seattle Kraken superlatives
With the season opener only a week away, we felt the time was nigh to take stock in what we've seen from the Seattle Kraken in preseason and training camp and look ahead to which players will be impactful in the team's second year. Our own Darren Brown and Curtis...
Kraken sign Daniel Sprong to two-way deal, lose Magnus Hellberg to Senators
The Seattle Kraken officially added a player back into the fold Monday and lost another one to a waiver claim. Daniel Sprong, who was in camp on a professional try-out, accepted a two-way deal worth $750,000 at the NHL level or $325,000 at the AHL level. Meanwhile,...
Three Takeaways – Kraken mascot, good line chemistry, Grubauer shutout
This preseason had already been surprisingly fun for Seattle Kraken fans, but Saturday’s game was downright memorable. Not only did the Kraken beat the Canucks 4-0 at Climate Pledge Arena to improve to 4-0-0 in their four meaningless games so far, but they also...
Three Takeaways – John Hayden is the surprise star, Kraken comeback, injuries setting in?
This one had the makings of a real stinker for the Kraken, who—at least on paper—appeared to be overmatched coming in. In Thursday’s preseason game against the Vancouver Canucks, Seattle dressed a young lineup with only a handful of roster locks, while its neighbors...
Sound Analysis: What Matty Beniers will bring to the Kraken
Signing Andre Burakovsky was Seattle's biggest splash in the 2022 free agency period. Acquiring Oliver Bjorkstrand in a trade from Columbus was the team's most consequential offseason move overall. But, if the Kraken make a push up the standings in their second...
Sound Of Hockey Podcast Ep. 207 – Wright Debuts, Tanev Returns
Seattle Kraken training camp is in full swing, and the guys are grinding to bring you top-notch coverage of the team. This week, John, Andy, and Darren spend lots of time talking about the Kraken and what they've seen and heard from the players in the first week of...
Kraken training camp notebook: Magnus Hellberg’s journey to Seattle, roster trimmed
SEATTLE - Kraken goalie Magnus Hellberg was born in Sweden, but hockey has taken the 31-year-old all across the globe, literally. His latest stop is here in Seattle as he looks to find a home with the Kraken. “I love to compete, and I always want to play at the...
Photo Gallery – Flames at Kraken – Sept. 27
All photos taken by Brian Liesse. Photos are property of Sound Of Hockey and may not be re-used.
Three Takeaways – Shane Wright debuts, Sprong scores, goalies get another shutout
Don’t look now, but your Seattle Kraken are 2-0 in the preseason. Take the success with a grain of salt, though, because A.) the preseason means nothing, and B.) Seattle has not yet faced any real competition. Tuesday’s matchup against the Flames had a similar feel to...
Kraken beat Oilers 3-0 in preseason, mascot and Sonics teased, Beniers stars
Kraken hockey is so back. Seattle won its preseason opener 3-0 against the “Oilers,” with the opposing team name in quotes because Edmonton didn’t exactly trot out a superstar-laden lineup. Still, it was a fun night back at Climate Pledge Arena for the first time...
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