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Jake Zrihen

Jake is a reliable source for the Seattle Kraken here at The Hockey Writers. Hailing from New York City, he is an avid fan of all things hockey and is always involved with the sport, whether that means writing, watching, or playing. An enthusiastic advocate for sports analytics, Jake will often weave them into his posts to support his ideas. More of his work can be found on his Substack page, and he is a contributor with @hky_tapetalk on Instagram. For any questions or inquiries, Jake can be contacted on his Twitter, @jakezrihen.

Team Grades: Winners & Losers of an Action-Packed 2022 Deadline

Jake Zrihen | March 22, 2022

The NHL Trade Deadline is often criticized for lacking the excitement that fans anticipate, but the 2022 edition exceeded expectations. The sheer number of trades was astounding, with 33 trades…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Trade Analysis, Trade Deadline

Seattle Kraken 2021-22 Three-Quarter-Season Superlatives

Jake Zrihen | March 21, 2022

The Seattle Kraken have hit the three-quarter mark of their inaugural season, and the NHL Trade Deadline is upon us. General manager Ron Francis has embraced a selling mentality, dealing…

Categories Seattle Kraken

Kraken Get Great Value with McCann Extension

Jake Zrihen | March 10, 2022

The Seattle Kraken retained a key piece of their future on Tuesday by re-signing top-line center and pending restricted free agent Jared McCann, a move for which Seattle fans had…

Categories Seattle Kraken, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Kraken Need to Exploit Cap Space for Future Assets

Jake Zrihen | March 8, 2022

As the salary cap has grown to become such a consequential aspect of managing a team in the NHL, teams have started to find new ways to take advantage of…

Categories Seattle Kraken, Trade Deadline

Seattle Kraken Stats Round-Up: McCann, Oleksiak, Grubauer & More

Jake Zrihen | February 28, 2022

The last edition of the Kraken Stats Round-Up was written after a disappointing start to the season, and things have not gotten much better for the NHL’s newest team. The…

Categories Advanced Stats, Seattle Kraken

Kraken Should Put Jordan Eberle on the Trade Block

Jake Zrihen | February 23, 2022

Given the Seattle Kraken’s poor performance this season, there has been much talk about selling at the trade deadline. For the most part, that discussion has been in regard to…

Categories Seattle Kraken, Trade Deadline

Trade Grades: Flames Fill Big Need with Tyler Toffoli Acquisition

Jake Zrihen | February 15, 2022

In a move that appears to kick off the NHL trade deadline frenzy, the Calgary Flames have acquired forward Tyler Toffoli from the Montreal Canadiens. For the Flames, the deal…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Trade Analysis

3 Seattle Kraken Trade Deadline Targets

Jake Zrihen | February 7, 2022

The Seattle Kraken have had a disappointing inaugural season and general manager Ron Francis will look to sell off veteran pieces for futures at the trade deadline. The haul that…

Categories Seattle Kraken

Seattle Kraken 2021-22 Half-Season Superlatives

Jake Zrihen | January 25, 2022

The Seattle Kraken have officially hit the 41-game mark of their inaugural season, and just as at the quarter mark, it comes after a win against the Florida Panthers. Although…

Categories Seattle Kraken

Kraken’s Jared McCann Deserved to Be an All-Star

Jake Zrihen | January 18, 2022

The NHL recently unveiled this year’s divisional all-star teams, again sparking a debate as to whether or not each team should have a representative. The Seattle Kraken were among the…

Categories All-Star Weekend, Seattle Kraken

Kraken’s Struggles Can Be Attributed to Dave Hakstol

Jake Zrihen | January 4, 2022

On June 24, 2021, the Seattle Kraken finished their coaching search when they hired Dave Hakstol. Several names were rumored to be frontrunners for the job, including Rick Tocchet, Gerard…

Categories NHL Coaching, Seattle Kraken

Dear Santa: Kraken’s 2021 Christmas Wish List

Jake Zrihen | December 20, 2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… but NHL fans may not be feeling that way. With a recent upswing in COVID-19 cases, the season is suddenly in a…

Categories Seattle Kraken
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