Three Takeaways – Seattle Kraken split weekend matinee back-to-back games
All things considered, it was a pretty fun weekend of Seattle Kraken hockey. In back-to-back games with travel, Seattle prevailed 4-1 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday and had the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals on the ropes for much of Sunday...
Closing thoughts from the Seattle Kraken’s trade deadline
Now that the dust has settled on the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, I wanted to share my thoughts on what the Seattle Kraken did—and didn’t do—taking a more holistic view than in past articles that focused more specifically on the Yanni Gourde/Oliver Bjorkstrand deal and...
BREAKING: Brandon Tanev traded to Winnipeg Jets for second-round pick
As expected, Brandon Tanev has been traded to the Winnipeg Jets for a second-round pick in 2027, as reported by Darren Dreger. Tanev was held out of Thursday night's game in Nashville for trade-related purposes while this deal was finalized. It’s a homecoming, in a...
Three Takeaways – Tanev held out, Melanson and Eyssimont show well in Kraken loss to Predators
Good morning, and happy NHL Trade Deadline day to all who celebrate and/or get incredibly stressed out by it. On Thursday, the Seattle Kraken made one last pre-deadline whimper in Nashville, losing 5-3 to a very bad team and getting outplayed for most of the game. I...
Ep. 326 – Gourde / Bjorkstrand Trade Aftermath
Wednesday was a day of massive news for the Seattle Kraken, who traded two beloved players to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a haul of draft picks plus Michael Eyssimont. The guys spend most of this episode reacting to that significant deal and thinking ahead to Friday's...
“I just knew something was wrong” – Inside Jordan Eberle’s grueling comeback from rare pelvis injury
In a scoreless game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 14, Seattle Kraken captain Jordan Eberle sprinted after defenseman Connor Murphy, hoping to strip him of the puck and create an offensive opportunity just 17 seconds into the second...
REPORT: Kraken trading Gourde, Bjorkstrand to Lightning for huge return
We had heard whispers that the NHL Trade Deadline might be quieter than expected for the Seattle Kraken. But that theory was emphatically debunked Wednesday when Elliotte Friedman and Pierre LeBrun reported that the Kraken were working on a deal to send veteran...
Three Takeaways – Yanni Gourde returns, Kraken fall short in 4-3 loss to Wild
For those Kraken fans hoping the team will tank the rest of the season for the highest possible draft pick, Seattle’s game Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild was ideal. The game was fun to watch, and the home team put in a good effort, but spotting a strong defensive...
Monday Musings: The Kraken pendulum swings
Saying the past week perfectly encapsulates the season might be a bit dramatic, but the Kraken’s pendulum swings over the past few games felt wider than usual, reminiscent of the vibes earlier this season. This team has some signature wins against great...