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3 months, 1 week ago

Seattle Kraken: A New Era Under Dan Bylsma

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 …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

Associated Press

SEATTLE — A year removed from being honored as one of the top coaches in the NHL, Dave Hakstol ended up taking the fall for the underachievement of the Seattle Kraken. Hakstol was fired Monday as the head coach of the Kraken after the third-year franchise took a significant step back following a playoff appearance in their second season. Hakstol …

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9 months ago

AHL call-up Shane Wright scores 4th goal in 4 games, sparks Kraken to 5-0 win over Coyotes

Associated Press

SEATTLE — With the Seattle Kraken out of playoff contention, the final stretch means a focus on young players that could be contributors in the future. Wright scored 68 seconds into the first period for his fourth goal in four games since being called up from the AHL, Philipp Grubauer made 39 saves for his second shutout of the season, …

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1 year ago

Elvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic

Associated Press

SEATTLE — The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the way off the bus, followed by players clad in white T-shirts and orange overalls as a tribute to the fishmongers working across town at Pike Place Market. “So he was pretty spot on.” The 15th version of the NHL …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Kraken sign coach Dave Hakstol to contract extension through 2025-26 season

Associated Press

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken on Wednesday signed coach Dave Hakstol to a contract extension through the 2025-26 season after he led the franchise to the second round of the playoffs in its second season. “We took a lot of positive steps last season and we have much more to achieve.” Hakstol, 54, was a surprise choice as Seattle’s first …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Avs’ Makar suspended for game vs. Kraken; Bruins can advance

Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar was suspended one game by the NHL on Tuesday for his hit on Seattle’s Jared McCann early in a Game 4 loss to the Kraken. Makar, last year’s Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP, will be a spectator for Game 5 on Wednesday night with the series tied 2-2. Seattle coach Dave Hakstol …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Kraken lose Jared McCann to injury; won’t play in Game 5

Associated Press

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken lost leading scorer Jared McCann to an injury in the first period of Game 4 against Colorado on Monday night following a hit from Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and he won’t be available for Game 5. Seattle coach Dave Hakstol said after the Kraken’s 3-2 overtime victory that McCann would not play in Game 5 …

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1 year, 9 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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1 year, 9 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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2 years, 1 month ago

Fleury posts 72nd career shutout, Wild edge Kraken 1-0

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Marc-Andre Fleury made NHL history and all he could do was smile at what it meant. “I think it just means I’m old, maybe,” Fleury said after getting a shutout against the 28th different team, the most by any goalie in NHL history. “I have been playing for a while, I guess.” Fleury posted the 72nd regular season …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Kraken score 3 goals in 3rd period for 1st win over Flames

Associated Press

CALGARY, Alberta — Daniel Sprong, Yanni Gourde and Matt Beniers scored in a five-minute span of the third period and the Seattle Kraken beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Tuesday night. Calgary scored twice in a 17-second span starting at 1:34 of the third period for a 4-2 lead, but Seattle responded with power-play, short-handed and even-strength goals to pull …

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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.” …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Kraken have 5 players in COVID protocol on eve of opener

Associated Press

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken are expected to be without five players for the season opener at Vegas due to COVID-19 protocols, coach Dave Hakstol said Monday. “There’s different challenges as you go throughout the season and this is one of them for us early on.” McCann has been centering Seattle’s top line alongside Jordan Eberle and Jaden Schwartz. “I …

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3 years, 3 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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3 years, 3 months ago

Seattle Kraken’s Swedish House Mafia becomes more than just linemates

New York Times

You never know who is paying attention. Hakstol reiterated Saturday he will give his line combinations ample time to find cohesion with the Kraken embarking on the first of their six preseason games Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks in Spokane, Wash. And it is possible the trio known as the Swedish House Mafia could create a connection that works during …

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Seattle Kraken: A New Era Under Dan Bylsma

Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

AHL call-up Shane Wright scores 4th goal in 4 games, sparks Kraken to 5-0 win over Coyotes

Elvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic

Kraken sign coach Dave Hakstol to contract extension through 2025-26 season

Avs’ Makar suspended for game vs. Kraken; Bruins can advance

Kraken lose Jared McCann to injury; won’t play in Game 5

Kraken clinch first playoff berth, beat Coyotes 4-2

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

Fleury posts 72nd career shutout, Wild edge Kraken 1-0

Kraken score 3 goals in 3rd period for 1st win over Flames

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

Kraken have 5 players in COVID protocol on eve of opener

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

Seattle Kraken’s Swedish House Mafia becomes more than just linemates