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Ryker Evans

Seattle Kraken Top 15 Prospects: 2023 End of Season Rankings

Adam Kierszenblat | June 25, 2023

The Seattle Kraken are starting to build a strong prospect pool. From draft picks to free-agent signings, the young players Seattle has added to its organization impressed this season. Whether these prospects…

Categories Editor's Choice, Kraken Prospects, NHL Prospects

Bruins: 3 Teams Who Could Target Matt Grzelcyk This Summer

Michael DeRosa | April 7, 2023

The Boston Bruins have several pending unrestricted free agents (UFA) like Dmitry Orlov, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Garnet Hathaway who they would love to keep around. For that to occur, they…

Categories Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Seattle Kraken, St Louis Blues

Seattle Kraken Prospect Report: Evans, Melanson, Goyette & More

Sean Raggio | November 9, 2022

The calendar has turned to November, which means it’s time for the first Kraken Prospect Report of the 2022-23 NHL season! For those new to the reports, I’m going to…

Categories CHL, Kraken Prospects

Kraken 2022-23 Success Dependent on AHL Call-ups

Brian Finlayson | October 11, 2022

After sharing one in 2021-22, the Seattle Kraken will begin the 2022-23 season with their own American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. The Kraken shared the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers with the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Seattle Kraken

Kraken Mailbag: New Mascot, Prospects & More

Adam Kierszenblat | October 2, 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…

Categories Seattle Kraken

4 Untouchable Kraken Prospects for 2022-23

Adam Kierszenblat | September 11, 2022

The Seattle Kraken have now completed two NHL Drafts in their history and are slowly building a strong farm system. While there are some holes to fill, such as their…

Categories Kraken Prospects

Kraken Prospect Report: 2021 Draft Class Season Recap

Sean Raggio | July 6, 2022

The 2022 NHL Entry Draft is upon us, and before we look to the future, we should take a look back at the past. The Seattle Kraken used all seven…

Categories Kraken Prospects, NHL Prospects

Kraken Prospect Report: Daccord, Beniers, Evans & More

Sean Raggio | January 5, 2022

COVID-19 has been showing its ugly head in the NHL, let alone the world, at a higher rate over the past month, and the Seattle Kraken have earned no exceptions.…

Categories Kraken Prospects

Kraken Prospect Report: True, Beniers, Evans & More

Sean Raggio | November 4, 2021

With all the excitement of the Seattle Kraken’s inaugural season, it’s easy to forget that they still have players under contract in the minor leagues and prospects playing in juniors.…

Categories Kraken Prospects

Ryker Evans – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Hadi K. | July 23, 2021

Ryker Evans 2020-21 Team: Regina Pats (WHL)Date of Birth: Dec. 13, 2001Place of Birth: Calgary, AB, CanadaHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 181 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible, draft returnee…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles
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