Kraken look to write own story during inaugural campaign
3 years, 2 months ago

Kraken look to write own story during inaugural campaign

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — The question will hang over the Seattle Kraken throughout their inaugural season, even if it’s probably unfair. So that’s obviously everyone’s goal at the start of the season,” Seattle defenseman Mark Giordano said. “Obviously, they set a high, high bar.” Whatever Seattle accomplishes in its first season, there is genuine excitement and buzz about the release of the Kraken. It’s exceedingly unlikely Seattle’s first season will end with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final, nor should that be the expectation. With Yanni Gourde out early in the season following shoulder surgery, Seattle’s lineup will not feature a forward who scored more than 33 points last season.

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Seattle Kraken: A New Era Under Dan Bylsma
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seattle Kraken: A New Era Under Dan Bylsma

Associated Press  

The Seattle Kraken have undergone a significant shakeup following the firing of coach Dave Hakstol and the decision to hire Dan Bylsma. The new coach will look to improve the offense, which regressed badly last season. The Kraken have signed center Chandler Stephenson and defenseman Brandon Montour to big contracts, and they will also see the full-time arrival of top …

Seattle Kraken are No. 12 in 2024 NHL prospect pool rankings
10 months ago

Seattle Kraken are No. 12 in 2024 NHL prospect pool rankings

New York Times  

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2024 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. Eduard Sale, LW, 18 It was tricky evaluating and contextualizing Sale pre-draft, first when he was above two points per game in Czechia’s top junior league two years ago doing things that had never been done and smashing the production of recent top Czech players at the same age …

Kraken clinch first playoff berth, beat Coyotes 4-2
1 year, 8 months ago

Kraken clinch first playoff berth, beat Coyotes 4-2

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken clinched the first playoff berth in franchise history and set an NHL record for victories in an expansion team’s second season by beating the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday night. “It feels great,” Seattle coach Dave Hakstol said of his team’s playoff berth. “We have three games in front of our fans.” McCann, who also …

Kraken Released: Surprising Seattle in thick of playoff race
1 year, 10 months ago

Kraken Released: Surprising Seattle in thick of playoff race

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — When Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis strolls into the locker room or goes on the road with the team these days, he sees something that was rare during the franchise’s inaugural season: smiles stemming from success on the ice. “So watching those guys smile a little bit more, have some fun, enjoy being around each other at …

Seattle Kraken are No. 15 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings
1 year, 10 months ago

Seattle Kraken are No. 15 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings

New York Times  

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2023 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. He’s also a most diligent three-zone player, with a decently-strong stride that helps him push play up ice when he’s done providing support low in his zone or above the puck. Robertson plays a hard, honest, interior game built around well-rounded skill and a consistent shift-to-shift approach, plus he’s …

Where do the Kraken go from here after tough loss to Avalanche, their 6th in a row?
3 years, 1 month ago

Where do the Kraken go from here after tough loss to Avalanche, their 6th in a row?

New York Times  

It’s the question of the moment. “Well, we’re playing too loose,” Kraken captain Mark Giordano said. You’re giving them a lot of zone time on their chances because we’re taking way too many risks early in the game.” Giordano elaborated on how the Kraken need to score the first goal. We gotta do a better job in front of them.” …

Before their first game, the Seattle Kraken already need critical adjustments — and quickly
3 years, 2 months ago

Before their first game, the Seattle Kraken already need critical adjustments — and quickly

New York Times  

Monday was supposed to be simple. Kraken coach Dave Hakstol already had to plan for Calle Jarnkrok to be unavailable against the Vegas Golden Knights, only to learn he also likely would be without Joonas Donskoi, Marcus Johansson, Jared McCann and Jamie Oleksiak, with all five players going through COVID-19 protocols. Since that news first broke, a source confirmed a …

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