The subtle art of wall play in the NHL
When we think of elite players in the NHL, we tend to think of individuals who are especially good at obvious things; the types of things that get highlighted in an NHL Skills Competition, like fastest skater, hardest shot, and most accurate shooter. And when you ask...
Meet Meghan Turner, PWHL Seattle general manager
My first impression of PWHL Seattle's general manager Meghan Turner was that she's a whip smart, confident leader who prioritizes culture and fit in the way she's building Seattle's first-ever professional women's hockey team. Tessa Bonhomme called Turner "a brilliant...
Three Takeaways – Kraken “battle” but fall 5-4 in OT at Canadiens
Bad news, gang: The Seattle Kraken will not go 82-0-0 this season. However, 81-0-1 is still on the table! Yes, the Kraken took their first loss of the season Tuesday, 5-4 in overtime against the Montreal Canadiens. But considering the way the game started, it was...
Strive for 95 (points) – Seattle Kraken 2025-26 playoff tracker
As the Seattle Kraken's fifth season gets underway, the Strive for 95 series returns. Most teams that reach 95 points qualify for the playoffs, making it a strong benchmark to track Seattle's progress. Like last season, the Kraken begin with a new coaching staff, but...
Monday Musings: Strong start to the Lane Lambert era
With two wins in two games, both against Pacific Division opponents, it was a strong opening week for the Seattle Kraken. It wasn’t perfect, but honestly, I don’t think anyone could’ve scripted a better start to the Lane Lambert era. For the first time in franchise...
Three Takeaways – Kraken outlast Golden Knights for 2-1 overtime win
Look, I’m not saying the Seattle Kraken will go 82-0 this season, but… it remains on the table after they defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. Matty Beniers had an outstanding performance, earning both a crucial goal...
Down on the Farm – Firebirds drop the puck on the 2025-26 season
"Down on the Farm" is your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week we'll dig in on the 2025-26 Coachella Valley Firebirds as they prepare for their AHL season opener, while also passing along news and notes, data updates, and scouting video from across the...
Three Takeaways: Kraken rebound from ugly 1st period to snag 3-1 Opening Night win over Ducks
Well, how about that? The Seattle Kraken can win on Opening Night! And they did so for the first time in their relatively short history Thursday, beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-1. Seattle overcame a painfully sluggish first period, one in which Vince Dunn...
41 reasons to catch a Kraken home game
As the season kicks off, I thought it would be a perfectly productive use of my time to come up with 41 reasons to check out a Kraken home game—one for every game to be played at Climate Pledge Arena. Some reasons are serious (kind of), some are completely ridiculous,...
Kraken Roundtable – It’s Opening Night for the 2025-26 season
The wait is over—the season officially begins Thursday as the Seattle Kraken host the Anaheim Ducks on home ice. Offseason additions Mason Marchment, Ryan Lindgren, and Freddy Gaudreau will make their debuts, while new head coach Lane Lambert steps behind the bench...
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