Seattle Kraken News and Rumors

The Seattle Kraken are the most recent team to join the NHL, which they did before the 2021-22 season. The league approved the expansion bid in 2018 by owners David Bonderman and Jerry Bruckheimer. The Kraken struggled in their inaugural season, winning just 27 games; however, their sophomore season has resulted in more success, having surpassed their first-season win and point totals in January.

Smart Money On Ryan O’Reilly Being Traded: 3 Teams To Watch

Jim Parsons | February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

As per Frank Seravalli, contract extension talks between the St. Louis Blues and Ryan O’Reilly’s camp have been cordial, but nothing is close and both sides are losing hope that a deal will get done. While O’Reilly says he would like to stay in St. Louis, Seravailli writes, “…the smart money is still betting on the 2019 Conn Smythe Trophy winner being on the move.” Suggesting O’Reilly will come back from injury and play for about two weeks before teams have to make a decision on how useful he could be for a playoff run, Seravalli argues that the center’s…

Kraken Milestones To Watch After 2023 All-Star Break

Adam Kierszenblat | February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

When the Seattle Kraken return from the All-Star break, not only will they be looking to clinch their first-ever postseason berth, but plenty of players will also be looking to reach individual career milestones. Whether they are for their overall career or time spent just with Seattle, there will be plenty of reasons to celebrate over the final home stretch of the 2022-23 season. Here is a look at some potential milestones. First Kraken To 100 Career Points With The Organization- Jared McCann, Jordan Eberle or Yanni Gourde Jared McCann, Jordan Eberle, and Yanni Gourde are all closing in on…

Could Stalled Larkin Contract Talks Lead To Unexpected Trade?

Jim Parsons | February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

According to Dylan Larkin’s agent Pat Brisson, things between the Detroit Red Wings and the pending UFA are not dire. Negotiations have not gone well to date, but there’s still time to work things out and the Red Wings will try to see if terms on an extension can be reached. While many insiders feel a Larkin signing will eventually get done, what if the two sides can’t come together on something? Is Larkin potentially a name that fans hear more about as the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline creeps closer? Larkin Is Becoming More Attractive Every Day With news that Bo…

Kraken Can Benefit from Matty Beniers Missing All-Star Game

Ryan Paton | February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

The NHL All-Star Game will take place in Sunrise, Florida, this weekend without a single member of the Seattle Kraken. An injury to Matty Beniers will keep him from attending the event. Initially, this didn’t sit well with the Kraken fan base, especially considering why Beniers won’t be able to…

NHL Drops Ball As No Kraken are Named to All-Star Game

Brian Finlayson | February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

After much speculation over Matty Beniers‘ availability for the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, it was confirmed on Jan. 30 that he would not be attending. His status was already clouded after missing the final two games before the All-Star break with an upper-body injury he suffered on Jan. 25 against…

Kraken Monthly: Beniers, Canucks, Hall & More

Adam Kierszenblat | February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

The Seattle Kraken had a January to remember going 11-3-1 in their 15 games. They set an NHL record by sweeping their seven-game road trip earlier in the month and finished January at the top of the Pacific Division. Here is a look at five stories from January 2023. Matty…

Islanders Could Still Flip Bo Horvat: 3 Potential Trade Targets

Jim Parsons | February 1, 2023January 31, 2023

The New York Islanders pulled off a massive trade deadline deal well ahead of this year’s NHL Trade Deadline. A team that was rumored to be intrigued by the possibility of adding Bo Horvat, the Islanders weren’t the favorites to land him and there are some questions about their move…

NHL Rumors: Devils, Oilers, Bruins, Kraken, Senators

Jim Parsons | January 29, 2023January 30, 2023

In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils are expected to be buyers. Who do they have their eyes on? Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are said to be a team that has an interest in Nick Bjugstad of the Arizona Coyotes. Could Bo Horvat be on the…

3 Potential Replacements for Beniers at the NHL All-Star Game

Brian Finlayson | January 28, 2023January 28, 2023

Leading the NHL’s rookie scoring race, Matty Beniers looked prime to contend at his first NHL All-Star Game. Unfortunately, his first appearance is now in doubt after a highly-questionable hit by Vancouver Canucks’ defenseman, Tyler Myers. With little clarification on his status for the All-Star Game on Feb. 4, it…

3 Takeaways From Kraken’s First Franchise Win Over Canucks

Sean Raggio | January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

The Seattle Kraken have finally done it; they beat the Vancouver Canucks for the first time in franchise history with a dominant 6-1 win. The victory came on the heels of a Canucks back-to-back as new head coach Rick Tocchet’s tenure behind the bench gets underway. The Kraken continue to…

Kraken Primed for Playoff Push in Second Half of 2022-23 Season

Brian Finlayson | January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

We’ve now passed the NHL’s halfway mark, and for the Seattle Kraken, 36 games remain and could pave the way for what could be the franchise’s first playoff run. The remaining games feature several divisional matchups, some Eastern swings, and a home-and-home that could ultimately decide the division. The Kraken…

NHL Rumors: Blues, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Kraken, Canucks

Jim Parsons | January 23, 2023January 24, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the injury to Ryan O’Reilly doesn’t sound like it will change the St. Louis Blues’ approach to trading him. Are the Toronto Maple Leafs still looking at him as an option? Meanwhile, will the Carolina Hurricanes be among the teams that look closely at Vladimir…

Kraken’s Donato Showing Once Again How Valuable He Is

Adam Kierszenblat | January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

Ryan Donato is once again one of the best Seattle Kraken players that is rarely talked about. The 26-year-old is on pace to break his career high in points set last season with 31 and has done this despite playing mostly in the bottom six and without significant power-play time….

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