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...
Five things to look forward to this Kraken season
Earlier this week at Sound Of Hockey, our resident WHL expert, Cameron Riggers, published a story highlighting five things he’s looking forward to in the Dub this season. The article inspired me to think about five things I’m excited about from a Kraken perspective,...
What Brandon Montour brings to the Seattle Kraken
Seattle's defense got a significant upgrade this offseason. Brandon Montour, fresh off a Stanley Cup win with the Florida Panthers, signed a hefty seven-year, $50 million contract with the Kraken on the opening day of free agency. This commitment is underscored by a...
Preseason 2025 NHL Draft data-only watchlist
As the calendar turns to September, developmental hockey leagues across the world are back on the ice for games. And since it's never too early to start thinking about the next NHL Draft (right?), that means the time is now to get out a preseason watchlist of 2025 NHL...
Five things to look forward to this WHL season
Finally, everyone can awake from their hockey hibernation. With the ice laid down and frozen in arenas across the Western Hockey League, it signals both the end of summer and the start of a brand new season on the horizon. When it’s said that this could be one of the...
Kraken Contract Corner: Evaluating Matty Beniers’ new deal in context
On July 5, Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis took the microphone at center ice and addressed fans assembled for the the last day of Kraken Development Camp to announce the team’s re-signing of Eeli Tolvanen. That same day, Francis also announced the signing...
Seattle Kraken goaltending outlook for the 2024-25 season
As the Kraken embark on their fourth season, Philipp Grubauer and Joey Daccord are set to again share time between the pipes. Seattle was a top-10 team in goals against (232) and save percentage (.909) during the 2023-24 season, but notably, it was the only top-10...
Forecasting Pacific Division goal scoring for the 2024-25 season
A few weeks ago, on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, we discussed whether the 2024-25 Seattle Kraken are a playoff team. The conclusion was that we don’t know yet. Talent-wise, they are better than last season’s roster, and their goal scoring should improve enough to give...
Who will be the next captain of the Seattle Kraken?
The conversation surrounding the Seattle Kraken captaincy is one I’ve largely avoided over the past couple of seasons. Some fans seem to care about it a lot, but I generally haven’t involved myself for a couple of reasons. The first reason I haven’t engaged too often...
BREAKING: Seattle Kraken, Matty Beniers agree to seven-year contract
The biggest lingering question facing the Seattle Kraken and general manager Ron Francis this offseason was answered Tuesday. Restricted free agent and 2023 Calder Trophy winner Matty Beniers signed a new seven-year contract with the organization at an average annual...
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