Training Camp Player Spotlight: Shane Wright
The summer heat may still be lingering, but the start of training camp brings with it a renewed sense of excitement for Seattle Kraken fans. Among the most anticipated prospects is Shane Wright, the fourth-overall pick in the 2022 draft. While a full-time roster spot...
Monday Musings – Seattle Kraken preseason unlocked
Welcome to the first edition of Monday Musings for the Seattle Kraken’s 2024-25 season. For those who don’t know, Monday Musings is my weekly column filled with half-cooked thoughts, insights, and, well… musings. The season is here-ish The dreaded hockey offseason is...
Three Takeaways – A few positive flashes, but Kraken get smoked by Flames in preseason opener
Hey, it’s the preseason. We can’t get too wound up about a 6-1 drubbing at the hands of an uninspiring Calgary Flames roster when we’re just four days into training camp. But we can dissect the Seattle Kraken’s first foray into game action and see what interesting...
Everett Silvertips defense struggles in season opener despite DuPont’s promising debut
It wasn’t quite the start to the season the Everett Silvertips had hoped for, falling to the Vancouver Giants 4-3 at Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday night. While a rematch of last season’s first-round playoff series would have been enough to garner a big crowd,...
Kraken Notebook – Lineup already taking shape after two hard days of Kraken training camp
If the first two days of Seattle Kraken training camp were any indication of what we can expect from a Dan Bylsma-coached team, then the players are going to be… well, tired. Bylsma and his staff worked the players very hard over their first two on-ice sessions,...
Kraken Roundtable – Burning questions as training camp opens
Training camp officially gets underway Thursday, which brings with it a number of fun topics to monitor and discuss. The Kraken have a new coaching staff, a couple splashy offseason acquisitions, and a top prospect likely making the jump to becoming a full-time NHLer....
Five storylines to watch at Kraken training camp
It’s here! Seattle Kraken training camp is here! The summer has somehow felt simultaneously way too long and way too short, but the players being back in action is always a welcome sight. There’s a certain optimism and excitement that comes at this time of...
Sound Analysis: Projecting the Chandler Stephenson era of Kraken hockey
Just moments after free agency opened on July 1 the Seattle Kraken stole headlines, announcing the team had signed defenseman Brandon Montour to a seven-year, $50 million contract. The move may have been a bit of “zag” for those expecting a forward addition, but...
Three Takeaways – Kraken prospects split their two games at Rookie Faceoff
The Seattle Kraken participated in the 2024 Rookie Faceoff hosted by the Los Angeles Kings this weekend, the first time they have taken part in such a prospect tournament. Seven teams participated in the series, but the Kraken rooks played in two games. Colorado...
Deep Sea Blue Chips – 2024 Seattle Kraken prospects ranking
Welcome back to Year 2 of our composite ranking of Seattle Kraken prospects—which we have called the "Deep Sea Blue Chips." Similar to our NHL Draft composite ranking—the Sound Of Hockey Big Board—we have gathered a shortlist of public scouting and draft analyst...
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