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Seattle Kraken agree to 7-year contract extension with Matty Beniers worth $50 million
4 months ago

Seattle Kraken agree to 7-year contract extension with Matty Beniers worth $50 million

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken agreed to a seven-year contract with center Matty Beniers on Tuesday that locks up the first draft pick in franchise history and former Calder Trophy winner through the 2030-31 season. Beniers’ new deal will average $7.14 million per season and he becomes the first Seattle draft pick to sign a contract extension. “Matty has been …

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Kraken sign Matty Beniers to 7-year extension worth $49.98 million: Why deal was worth the risk
4 months ago

Kraken sign Matty Beniers to 7-year extension worth $49.98 million: Why deal was worth the risk

New York Times  

The Seattle Kraken have signed forward Matty Beniers to a seven-year contract that carries an average annual value of $7.14 million, the club announced Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Zi5XZhWWwH — Seattle Kraken August 20, 2024 Beniers, a restricted free agent and franchise cornerstone, was coming off his three-year, entry-level contract signed with the Kraken in April 2022. Why deal makes sense for Kraken …

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Leo Carlsson’s impressive goal can’t save Ducks from Kraken season sweep
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Leo Carlsson’s impressive goal can’t save Ducks from Kraken season sweep

LA Times  

Ducks forward Isac Lundestrom, right, reaches for the puck as Seattle defenseman Cale Fleury defends during the third period of the Ducks’ 3-1 loss Friday at Honda Center. Shane Wright had his first two-goal game in the NHL and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Ducks 3-1 on Friday night for their fourth victory in six games. “I wish we were …

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How Matty Beniers is showing Selke Trophy potential despite sophomore slump
10 months, 1 week ago

How Matty Beniers is showing Selke Trophy potential despite sophomore slump

New York Times  

Matty Beniers entered his sophomore season with big expectations. It’s a player’s defensive zone workload and efficiency — something that Beniers seriously excels at. In this specific case of defensive zone workload, Beniers doesn’t look out of place next to some highly reputable two-way forwards. It’s not just that Beniers has a heavy defensive zone workload, it’s what he does …

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Fantasy hockey 2023: Insiders answer the biggest questions for each NHL team
1 year, 2 months ago

Fantasy hockey 2023: Insiders answer the biggest questions for each NHL team

New York Times  

Will Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews bounce back? — Arthur Staple GO DEEPER Every NHL team’s defense ranked from best to worst Rank Thomas Chabot, Jakob Chychrun and Jake Sanderson in order of A) power-play opportunity and B) points. 1 Toronto Maple Leafs What should expectations be for Auston Matthews after last season’s decline from 60 goals and 106 …

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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 …

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Schwartz, Beniers lead Kraken to 4-1 win over Ducks
1 year, 8 months ago

Schwartz, Beniers lead Kraken to 4-1 win over Ducks

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Jaden Schwartz and Matty Beniers scored within three minutes of each other in the first period and the Seattle Kraken hung on to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night. “It closes out a good two points for us and it’s a real positive night.” Brock McGinn scored the lone goal for Anaheim. I think I was …

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Not rushing top prospects to NHL is becoming a popular path
2 years, 2 months ago

Not rushing top prospects to NHL is becoming a popular path

Associated Press  

Cale Makar was impressed when 2021 top pick Owen Power went back to college for another season rather than jump immediately to the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres. But after Makar, the fourth pick in 2017, spent two extra seasons at UMass-Amherst and blossomed into arguably the best defenseman in hockey, it’s becoming a popular path for top prospects. You …

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US men’s hockey team in tune on and off ice at Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

US men’s hockey team in tune on and off ice at Olympics

Associated Press  

BEIJING — David Quinn hears the music coming from the locker room and stops in his tracks. Beniers’ favorite is Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” “It’s the best playlist I’ve heard in hockey,” said Quinn, who is 55 and enjoying the age-appropriate tunes. “It was pretty cool to have that kind of side, go to …

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Beijing Olympics will showcase ice hockey’s next generation
2 years, 11 months ago

Beijing Olympics will showcase ice hockey’s next generation

The Hindu  

The disappointment of the NHL not participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics quickly turned to excitement for a handful of U.S. players at the world junior championship. While Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon will not get the chance to play in their first Olympics, the men’s hockey tournament in Beijing could be a showcase for the next generation …

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Beijing Olympics will showcase hockey’s next generation
2 years, 11 months ago

Beijing Olympics will showcase hockey’s next generation

Associated Press  

The disappointment of the NHL not participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics quickly turned to excitement for a handful of U.S. players at the world junior championship. While Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon will not get the chance to play in their first Olympics, the men’s hockey tournament in Beijing could be a showcase for the next generation …

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Wheeler’s 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. 32 Seattle Kraken
2 years, 11 months ago

Wheeler’s 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. 32 Seattle Kraken

New York Times  

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2022 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. He’s also going to be a tenacious, up-tempo transition player whose hands can keep up with his energy level, he sees the ice with underrated vision, and he finishes off plays around the net because of the frequency with which he helps get the puck there. Ryan Winterton, RW, …

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How far along are the future Kraken? Projecting the NHL timelines for Seattle’s prospects
3 years ago

How far along are the future Kraken? Projecting the NHL timelines for Seattle’s prospects

New York Times  

Consider how much you think about the future of the Seattle Kraken. Bodie said the Wolverines have given the Kraken “everything we have asked for” when it comes to Beniers’ development. “He could be playing in the American Hockey League and how I feel, he is one of our top prospects and is not far from the National Hockey League,” …

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Face of the Kraken: Matthew Beniers’ journey has him primed to be Seattle’s future
3 years, 4 months ago

Face of the Kraken: Matthew Beniers’ journey has him primed to be Seattle’s future

New York Times  

Christine Beniers’ youngest child was barely 18 months old when it became clear Matty had way too much energy. “You have to have a strong mind,” Matthew Beniers’ father, Bob, said. “That is a lot to ask of somebody and let’s try to take some of those things off Matty’s plate.” Bob and Christine Beniers made a decision. “I’d have …

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