The Coachella Valley Firebirds will again lean heavily on youth in 2026-27. Here is how the roster is shaping up and why the revised AHL veteran rule should not be a factor.
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Early breakdown of the Coachella Valley Firebirds roster
As Kraken training camp gets into full swing, it’s a good time to also review the Coachella Valley Firebirds roster. Which new prospects are eligible to join, which veterans remain, and how will they impact the AHL’s veteran rule? Veterans returning The AHL is a...
Grading the Seattle Kraken’s draft picks through the years (so far)
We’ve entered draft week across the NHL, and as fans feverishly study up on this year’s class of eligible prospects, I thought it would be fun to look back and give grades to the Seattle Kraken’s four NHL Entry Drafts to date. Grading their drafts at this point is a...
Monday Musings: One more Seattle Kraken game
After trading away Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Brandon Tanev, Ron Francis told the media that he made it more difficult for the Kraken to win games. Apparently, he didn’t tell the players, because the Kraken are probably playing their best hockey of the...
Monday Musings – Kraken banking points
We always knew November would be a good opportunity to gain ground by accumulating points during a softer stretch of the schedule. While no game in the NHL is ever automatic, bubble playoff teams need to take advantage of matchups by banking points against weaker...
The Coachella Valley Firebirds roster will continue to get younger this season
As the NHL preseason nears its conclusion, the Coachella Valley Firebirds roster is solidifying. The offseason brought significant changes to Coachella Valley, including a new head coach and a substantial roster turnover. The Firebirds have two preseason games...
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...
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...
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...
Can Dan Bylsma improve the Kraken’s offense? Plus, what to look for during Preseason
The Seattle Kraken have been active this offseason, making a splash in free agency and shaking up the coaching staff. With the NHL preseason starting in just over a month, we wanted to go over what we expect to see from the Kraken under new bench boss, Dan Bylsma....
Understanding the AHL veteran rule and its impact on the Coachella Valley Firebirds
The Coachella Valley Firebirds have made it to the Calder Cup finals in each of their first two seasons. Despite the success, there has since been a lot of movement within the Firebirds roster this offseason, with several stalwarts moving on to new organizations and...
Monday Musings – Seattle Kraken season wrap
I assure you, there will be extensive analysis of the Seattle Kraken’s performance throughout the 2023-24 season in the coming days, weeks, and months. We'll delve deeper into what went wrong and speculate on offseason plans starting this week. My mind is filled with...