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Category: Monday Musings

Monday Musings: The Kraken lull

Monday Musings: The Kraken lull

We were due for a week like this. I mentioned last week that I was concerned about the week ahead, and it played out exactly how I feared, as the Kraken dropped both games in regulation to the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers. Both are formidable opponents, so I knew...

Monday Musings: The Kraken roller coaster

Monday Musings: The Kraken roller coaster

The Seattle Kraken went full emotional roller coaster mode this week. It started with a convincing, though not exactly dominant, win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. Businesslike, efficient, and enough to keep the good vibes rolling. The Kraken had a two-goal...

Monday Musings: Strong start to the Lane Lambert era

Monday Musings: Strong start to the Lane Lambert era

With two wins in two games, both against Pacific Division opponents, it was a strong opening week for the Seattle Kraken. It wasn’t perfect, but honestly, I don’t think anyone could’ve scripted a better start to the Lane Lambert era. For the first time in franchise...

Monday Musings: The return of Seattle Kraken hockey

Monday Musings: The return of Seattle Kraken hockey

The preseason is done, and we’re just days away from the season opener at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night, when the Seattle Kraken take on the Anaheim Ducks. Every season starts with a sense of optimism, and this one is no different. With seemingly every media...

Monday Musings: Rolling through the preseason

Monday Musings: Rolling through the preseason

We’re still in preseason, but with so many thoughts and ideas bouncing around in my head, it felt like the perfect time to fire up the first edition of Monday Musings for the 2025-26 season. If you’re new around here, Monday Musings is where I pull together and share...

Monday Musings: One more Seattle Kraken game

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: Having fun toward the end

Monday Musings: Having fun toward the end

The Seattle Kraken scored five goals in each of their last two games and allowed just one goal against in two convincing wins over the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks. These games don’t mean much in the standings, but they might help set the tone for the...

Monday Musings: The final stretch for the Kraken

Monday Musings: The final stretch for the Kraken

The Kraken wrapped up the last week of games with a 1-2-0 record. The win came against a very bad-looking Chicago Blackhawks team, where the Kraken spotted the Blackhawks an early two-goal lead and then promptly rattled off six unanswered goals in the 6-2 win. The...

Monday Musings: Winning is still fun

Monday Musings: Winning is still fun

The Seattle Kraken finished their three-game homestand with two wins and an overtime loss to the best team in the league. The first game of the week, against the Montreal Canadiens, was one of the most memorable of the season. Fans witnessed the Kraken rally from a...

Monday Musings: Seattle Kraken return to action

Monday Musings: Seattle Kraken return to action

The Seattle Kraken returned to action over the weekend following the 4 Nations Face-Off break, splitting a pair of games against the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. On Saturday night, the Kraken edged out the Panthers in a tight 2-1 win. Captain Jordan...

Monday Musings – Kraken a high note

Monday Musings – Kraken a high note

The Kraken ended the week on a high note, sending us into the 4 Nations Face-Off break with a thrilling come-from-behind win against the Calgary Flames. That game marked the seventh time this season the Kraken have erased a two-goal deficit to win—a feat they...