Kraken’s Tanev & Oleksiak Establishing Team’s Hard-Hitting Identity Tom P. | November 4, 2021 The Seattle Kraken have a whopping 271 hits in its first 10 games, ranking them fourth in the NHL for hits. The team is establishing itself as one of the…
Kraken’s Oleksiak Brings Physical Stability to the Defense Michael Ingram | November 3, 2021 With the Seattle Kraken‘s first 10 games in the NHL behind them, the team has struggled mightily in the opening games of their inaugural campaign. Adding in last night’s loss…
3 Takeaways From Kraken First Home Win Over Canadiens Sean Raggio | October 27, 2021 Similar to their first franchise win, the Seattle Kraken’s first home victory came in their second attempt, beating the Montreal Canadiens 5-1. The game was a rematch of the unfinished…
Projecting the Seattle Kraken Opening Night Defensive Pairs Sean Raggio | October 4, 2021 The preseason is upon us. As the leaves continue to change, Seattle Kraken opening night is under two weeks away. The Kraken will want to put out a strong, winning…
10 Seattle Kraken Player Milestones for 2021-22 Nick Pinkerton | September 24, 2021 The Seattle Kraken enter the 2021-22 NHL season as the league’s newest franchise but feature a roster with ample professional experience. Through the course of the season, we will witness…
Meet the Seattle Kraken: Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak Sean Raggio | September 3, 2021 In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers will be doing a deep dive on each player. This installment of the series focuses on defenseman…
Revisiting the Dallas Stars’ 2011 Draft Picks Sam Nestler | August 25, 2021 Next up in our Dallas Stars’ draft revisits is the 2011 NHL Draft. In 2010, Dallas drafted their future superstar defenseman, John Klingberg. While that is a tough act to…
Jets’ Pionk Poised for a Big Payday Declan Schroeder | August 9, 2021 Neal Pionk is soon to have a new contract, whether an arbitrator decides it or the Winnipeg Jets and the top-four defenseman come to terms before it. Pionk has filed…
Oleksiak Siblings Having A Summer To Remember Adam Kierszenblat | July 26, 2021 It has been a summer to remember for the Oleksiak family. First, you have Penny Oleksiak, who is dominating the Olympics, and at age 21, she shares the title as…
Loss of Stars’ Oleksiak to Kraken Gives Major Blow to Team Defense Andy Doorty | July 23, 2021 Jamie Oleksiak’s second stint for the Dallas Stars ended on Wednesday after his selection in the expansion draft. Oleksiak had consistent playing time during the 2020-21 season, registering 148 hits…
Seattle Kraken Select Jamie Oleksiak From Dallas Stars Sam Nestler | July 21, 2021 With their pick in the 2021 Expansion Draft, the Seattle Kraken have selected defenseman Jamie Oleksiak from the Dallas Stars. About Oleksiak Draft Information Jamie Oleksiak was drafted 14th overall…
Stars Aren’t Giving the Kraken Much to Choose From Sam Nestler | July 21, 2021 Every NHL team’s approach to the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft was simple. Force them to make a tough decision with their pick. No team wants to give up a good…