What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Seattle Kraken: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

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 resulted in more success, having surpassed their first-season win and point totals in January. The 2022-23 season culminated in the franchise’s first postseason appearance, and they ended up advancing to the second round.

Islanders’ 2024 Offseason Trade Targets

Michael Ostrower | May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

The New York Islanders, for the first time in a while, are in control of their first-round pick. The last time the team made a selection was in 2019, when they took Simon Holmstrom. Since then, the one time it looked as if they were going to make a first-round selection was in 2022, but they ended up trading the pick in a deal for Alexander Romanov. If history repeats itself, Lou Lamoriello will shop the 18th overall selection, so who are the players who could be acquired with the draft pick? Pavel Buchnevich The asking price for St. Louis…

Seattle Kraken Options with 8th Pick at the 2024 NHL Draft

Edgar Chaput | May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

On Tuesday, the NHL held its annual NHL Draft Lottery. It makes for a different topic of conversation while the Stanley Cup Playoffs rage on. It’s also a big moment on the NHL calendar because teams that missed the playoffs or who were ousted in the earlier rounds get to ponder what moves they might make at the draft. Such is the case for the Seattle Kraken. As was predicted by many, Seattle will select eighth in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. It’s not the most alluring spot, but beggars can’t be choosers. Today we have a gander at some potential…

4 Kraken Free Agent Targets From 2024 Playoffs

Edgar Chaput | May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Free agency season is less than two months away. With each successive playoff round that debuts, there are more clubs with nothing better to do than slowly start preparing for the 2024-25 campaign. The Seattle Kraken are among those clubs who have been idle for a few weeks – save, of course, the firing of head coach Dave Hakstol on April 29. All 32 teams have pending free agents on their rosters, but the hottest commodities are the ones that at least helped their clubs make the postseason. With that in mind and given the Kraken’s scoring woes, which offensively gifted…

NHL Rumors: Senators, Devils, Penguins, Kings, Kraken

Jim Parsons | May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators continue to interview coaches. Who is the latest name they’ve spoken to? The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired associate coach Todd Reirden. What does this mean for head coach Mike Sullivan? Will the Los Angeles Kings consider buying out Pierre-Luc Dubois? Finally, was…

Kraken Refute Report That Players Wanted Hakstol Fired

Edgar Chaput | May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

The plot thickens. On Monday, the same day Seattle Kraken general manager (GM) Ron Francis gave head coach Dave Hakstol his marching orders, unexpected information came to light. ESPN NHL reporter Emily Kaplan, while discussing the situation on a segment called The Point, brought up the possibility of some Kraken players proclaiming…

2 Reasons Why the Kraken Fired Dave Hakstol & What’s Next

Edgar Chaput | April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

After a week of speculation, Dave Hakstol, the first coach in Seattle Kraken franchise history, was relieved of his duties on Monday, April 29. The news came seven days after club GM Ron Francis gave his end of season exit interview with the media and was curiously cagey about his head coach’s…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kraken, Ducks, Capitals, Lightning

Jim Parsons | April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews is a maybe for Game 5 versus the Bruins. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol as their coach. It sounds like this was a player-led decision. In Washington, there is uncertainty about the future of TJ Oshie and whether he’ll return to…

Today in Hockey History: April 30

Matthew Zator | April 30, 2024May 1, 2024

April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across the league. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments this date has had…

Seattle Kraken Fire Head Coach Dave Hakstol

Jesse Courville-Lynch | April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

There is news out of Seattle today as the Seattle Kraken have announced that they will be making a coaching change and are relieving Dave Hakstol of his duties as head coach. The Kraken missed the playoffs this season with an underwhelming 34-35-13 record en route to a sixth-place finish…

What to Glean From Kraken’s Season Exit Interviews

Edgar Chaput | April 24, 2024April 23, 2024

On Saturday, the Seattle Kraken emptied their locker rooms and made themselves available to the media. On Monday, it was general manager Ron Francis’ turn to share his thoughts publicly. While some of the answers provided by him could seen from a mile away, others were sufficiently interesting to raise an…

Kraken Fun Facts After Season-Finale Win Over Wild

Edgar Chaput | April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

The Seattle Kraken concluded the regular season with a fittingly topsy-turvy 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. As was discussed in the Kraken Team Awards earlier this week, the campaign featured a series of highs and lows, and a lot of that was encapsulated in Thursday’s win….

Projected Lineups for the Kraken vs Wild – 4/18/24

Matthew Zator | April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

The Seattle Kraken take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. KRAKEN (33-35-13) at WILD (39-33-9) 7 p.m. ET; ESPN Kraken projected lineup Andre Burakovsky — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle Jaden Schwartz — Kailer Yamamoto —…

Seattle Kraken’s 2023-24 Team Awards

Edgar Chaput | April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

The 2023-24 regular season trickles to an end for the Seattle Kraken. It began as a campaign filled with hope after making the playoffs last season and even winning a round but ended in disappointment. The club could never get out of its way, lacking a finishing touch and unable…

Projected Lineups for the Kraken vs Jets – 4/16/24

Jim Bay | April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

The Seattle Kraken take on the Winnipeg Jets tonight at the Canada Life Centre. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (33-34-13) at JETS (50-24-6) 8 p.m. ET; TSN3, ROOT-NW+ Kraken projected lineup Andre Burakovsky — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle Jaden Schwartz — Kailer…

Projected Lineups for the Kraken vs Blues – 4/14/24

Jim Bay | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

The Seattle Kraken travel east to take on the St. Louis Blues in a Sunday matinee. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (33-33-13) at BLUES (42-33-5) 1 p.m. ET; MAX, TNT Kraken projected lineup Andre Burakovsky — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle Jaden Schwartz…

Projected Lineups for the Kraken vs Stars – 4/13/24

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

The Seattle Kraken take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. KRAKEN (33-32-13) at STARS (50-21-9) 3 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN360 Kraken projected lineup Andre Burakovsky — Matty Beniers — Oliver Bjorkstrand Pierre-Edouard Bellemare —…

Ryker Evans Should Be a Part of Kraken’s Future Defense

Edgar Chaput | April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

In the leadup to the Seattle Kraken’s Tuesday (April 9) home game versus the Arizona Coyotes, there was a notable change in the lineups. Head coach Dave Hakstol bumped 22-year-old defenseman Ryker Evans up to the top pairing alongside Adam Larsson. Evans could be a big part of Seattle’s future and…

Projected Lineups for the Coyotes vs. Kraken – 4/9/24

Edgar Chaput | April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

On Tuesday night the Arizona Coyotes take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. COYOTES (33-39-5) at KRAKEN (32-31-13) 10 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, ROOT-NW+ Coyotes projected lineup Clayton Keller — Nick Bjugstad — Nick Schmaltz Lawson Crouse —…

Seattle Kraken 2023-24 Obituary: Sunken Playoff Hopes

Andrew Forbes | April 6, 2024April 6, 2024

Well, their run of playoff seasons came to an official end on Wednesday when the Seattle Kraken lost 5-2 to the Los Angeles Kings in Los Angeles. It was a short-lived streak, lasting just one season in 2022-23, but regardless it has to come across as a step back for…

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Kraken FAQ

What year were the Seattle Kraken founded?

The Seattle Kraken are the most recent team to join the NHL, which they did before the 2021-22 season.

When did the Seattle Kraken play their first game?

The Kraken played their first game on Oct. 12, 2021, against the Vegas Golden Knights, losing 4-3.

Who is the current head coach of the Seattle Kraken?

Dave Hakstol is the current head coach for the Seattle Kraken.