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...
Kraken Notebook: Beniers, Larsson bring good vibes after contract extensions
The smell of hockey is officially in the air (and that's a good thing). The Seattle Kraken rookies took the ice for the first time on Thursday, and many of the vets have been skating informally for several weeks now. Before rookie camp got started, though, Kraken...
Four players to watch at Seattle Kraken rookie camp
Seattle Kraken rookie camp kicks off on Thursday at Kraken Community Ice. With four draft classes now in the organization's pipeline, there will be plenty of competition to advance to the main training camp, which starts on Sept. 19. Notable and expected absences...
With the Kraken facing a salary cap crunch, is a trade imminent?
The Seattle Kraken, for the first time in their young franchise history, are facing a critical challenge—navigating the NHL salary cap with no wiggle room. With fewer than 30 days until the roster is locked, and barring an unfortunate injury that would require the use...
What Adam Larsson’s reported four-year extension means for the Kraken
The Seattle Kraken are reportedly signing veteran right-shot defenseman Adam Larsson to a four-year contract extension worth an average annual salary cap hit of $5.25 million. The deal was first officially reported by Frank Seravalli, though Larsson’s defense partner,...
Berkly Catton finds unique ways of standing out as Kraken training camp approaches
It was the final practice session of Spokane Chiefs training camp on Saturday, with players as young as 15 ready to show that they had what it takes to make it and compete in the Western Hockey League. Well before the Zamboni completed its final laps, players...
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