BREAKING: Kraken acquire Kaapo Kakko in blockbuster trade with Rangers for Will Borgen, picks
The Seattle Kraken made a blockbuster trade on Wednesday, sending defenseman Will Borgen, a third-round pick, and a sixth-round pick in this summer’s NHL Draft to the New York Rangers for 23-year-old forward Kaapo Kakko. Hailing from Turku, Finland, Kakko is already...
Western Conference Wednesday – Kraken sinking deeper into a playoff logjam
We’re kicking off a new series here at Sound Of Hockey: “Western Conference Wednesdays.” Every other Wednesday, we’ll check in on what’s happening elsewhere in the West as Seattle battles for playoff positioning. Each edition will feature news and notes on teams...
Three Takeaways – Not enough from perplexing Kraken in 3-0 loss to Senators
The Seattle Kraken continued their perplexing ways Tuesday with an uninspiring 3-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators to close out a four-game homestand at 1-2-1. What I can’t explain about this team is how the players collectively seemed to have found—and then very quickly...
Photo Gallery – Kraken vs Senators – Dec 17th
Monday Musings – Kraken hold serve
Last week I mentioned that getting three out of six possible points would be acceptable, and that’s exactly what the Seattle Kraken did. They essentially held serve against challenging opponents. However, things don't always feel that great when the most recent game...
Down on the Farm – Three Kraken prospects make Team Canada WJC roster
Welcome back to "Down on the Farm," your weekly update on all things Seattle Kraken prospects. This week we'll take a look at which Kraken prospects are (or are likely to be) vying for a spot at the 2025 World Junior Championship, check in on a new record holder for...
Three Takeaways – Grubauer, Bjorkstrand, Wright shine in 5-1 Kraken win over Bruins
Have the Seattle Kraken turned a corner? It’s starting to feel like the Seattle Kraken have turned a corner, highlighted by a convincing and impressive 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday at Climate Pledge Arena. They're now over .500 at 15-14-2, and after...
Seattle Kraken data reveals areas in need of retooling
When we last checked in on macro trends in the Seattle Kraken data, the Kraken were limping home after a calamitous five-game road trip. In a curious bit of historical mirror imagery, this next look comes after a heartening trip that included wins over the Carolina...
Three Takeaways – Kraken fall 2-1 in shootout to Panthers, Yanni Gourde injured?
Close, but no cigar for the Seattle Kraken, who had some promising looks in an effective, defense-first game against the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers but ultimately fell 2-1 in a shootout. “We’ll take the point,” Chandler Stephenson, who scored Seattle’s lone...
Monday musings: Kraken turnaround
The Seattle Kraken just captured six out of a possible eight points on what, at least on paper, looked like one of the most challenging road trips on the schedule. This comes right after we were all searching for answers following three straight losses to Anaheim and...
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