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Oliver Bjorkstrand

3 Things Kraken Fans Should Be Thankful For

Sean Raggio | November 19, 2022

The Seattle Kraken are approaching their second Thanksgiving as members of the NHL, and have a lot to be thankful for so far this year. For starters, they’re in a…

Impressive Canadiens Have Competition at Bottom of Standings

Ryan Szporer | November 18, 2022

If the Montreal Canadiens do choose to stick to their rebuild, they have to contend with other teams dropping to the bottom of the standings

Kraken Seeing Early Rewards of Burakovsky & Bjorkstrand Additions

Brian Finlayson | October 26, 2022

Seven games into the regular season, the Seattle Kraken are already seeing the benefit of adding two impact wingers. In adding both Andre Burakovsky and Oliver Bjorkstrand in the offseason,…

Columbus Blue Jackets 5 Must-See Games in 2022-23

William Espy | October 14, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets 2022-23 season is officially underway following their opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Now that the first milestone game is behind us, there’s still a lot to…

2022-23 Seattle Kraken Stat Leader Predictions

Adam Kierszenblat | October 11, 2022

Oct. 12, 2022, will mark the official start of the Seattle Kraken’s second-ever regular season. The 2021-22 campaign was one to forget, but thanks to some big offseason additions, there…

Kraken 3 Best Contracts For The 2022-23 Season

Adam Kierszenblat | September 12, 2022

In order for NHL teams to succeed, they need to have players signed to value deals. This could be anything from a breakout star who signed a contract before they…

Kraken Mailbag: Wright, Beniers & More

Adam Kierszenblat | September 5, 2022

Welcome to the Seattle Kraken Mailbag here at The Hockey Writers. This monthly column will allow members of the Kraken team to answer any Kraken-based questions from social media. Make sure to…

4 Kraken Hot Takes for 2022-23 Season

Adam Kierszenblat | August 15, 2022

The Seattle Kraken have had a strong offseason that rivals any from across the NHL. From the additions of Shane Wright, André Burakovsky, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Justin Schultz, to multiple…

Kraken 2022-23 Season To Do List: Beat the Canucks

Adam Kierszenblat | July 29, 2022

When the Seattle Kraken entered the NHL, they were expected to build a rivalry with the Vancouver Canucks. The cities are separated by a three-hour drive and already have a…

Blue Jackets’ Bjorkstrand Trade Stings But It was the Right Call

Nicholas Arnold | July 25, 2022

Friday was a wave of emotions for the Columbus Blue Jackets and their fanbase. Starting with the most anticipated move of the offseason – superstar forward Patrik Laine re-signed with…

Kraken’s Cap Management Led to Solid Move With Bjorkstrand

Adam Kierszenblat | July 24, 2022

The Seattle Kraken effectively utilized their cap space to acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Columbus Blue Jackets for pennies on the dollar. The Danish forward who scored 28 goals and…

Blue Jackets’ Historic Offseason Will Make More Sense Later

Mark Scheig | July 23, 2022

Make no mistake about it. This offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets has been historic for them. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t lingering questions. This offseason started with anticipation…

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