BRANDON MONTOUR NEWS

Tallies in loss Montour scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Montour has three goals and three assists over his last seven outings. The 31-year-old defenseman is up to six goals, 15 points, 59 shots on net, 33 blocked shots, 26 hits and a plus-3 rating through 22 contests this season. He's a steady source of offense from the blue line who can offer decent all-around production as well.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Montour (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday in Edmonton, per the NHL media site.

Impact Montour has five goals and 13 points in 20 appearances in 2025-26. He was considered questionable for Thursday's game because he missed practices, but the 31-year-old didn't end up spending any time out of the lineup due to the injury.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Managing issue, could play Thursday Montour (undisclosed) is day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game against Edmonton, according to Emerald City Hockey on Tuesday.

Impact Head coach Lane Lambert expects Montour to play against the Oilers, but the 31-year-old defenseman missed his second straight practice Tuesday. Montour also didn't participate in Monday's session after he aggravated something. The Kraken called it a "team decision" to keep him off the ice. He has registered five goals, 13 points, 52 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and 21 hits across 20 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Buries goal in loss Montour scored a goal on six shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Montour has two goals and two helpers over his last four games. The 31-year-old defenseman continues to make an impact on offense while seeing ample ice time in all situations. For the season, he has five goals, 13 points, 48 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 20 hits and a plus-6 rating through 19 appearances. Montour is on track to top the 40-point mark for the second year in a row and the third time in his career.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-winner Saturday Montour scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

Impact Montour was the unsung hero for the Kraken after scoring the game-winning goal with 50 seconds left in the third period. However, that was just his fourth goal of the campaign, and as a second-pairing blueliner, his fantasy upside isn't very high to be rostered in most formats, although he could have some upside in deeper leagues. Montour has 12 points (four goals, eight assists) on the season.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in comeback win Montour dished out two assists, placed three shots on net, and recorded a block in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Montour played a hand in the goals that began and completed Seattle's third-period comeback. His pair of apples ended a five-game point drought and doubled his point total in the month of November. Overall, the 31-year-old blueliner has eight assists, 11 points, 40 shots on goal and 25 blocks through 16 games this season. Montour's first full season in Seattle was the second-best offensive season of his career, and year two has him on a point pace to surpass the 41 points he put together last year. His inconsistencies finding the scoresheet as of late are noteworthy, but he displayed a very consistent start to the season with eight points in seven appearances, meaning Thursday's helpers could spark another point run for him. With solid category coverage, Montour has solid fantasy value in most formats.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm with goal Montour scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Impact Montour has three goals and a helper over his last two games. The 31-year-old defenseman's tally in the second period was ultimately enough for the Kraken to force overtime for the second game in a row. Montour is up to three goals, eight points, 20 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-6 rating across seven appearances. He should continue to be a strong source of offense in a top-four role with power-play usage.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fuels comeback effort Montour scored twice on four shots, added an assist, logged two hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Impact This was Montour's second game back after he took of leave of absence to be with his family due to the death of his brother. The defenseman put together a masterful third period Tuesday, helping the Kraken earn a standings point as he accumulated his three points in less than 10 minutes to force overtime. Montour is at two goals, five assists, 18 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-6 rating through six appearances this season. He plays in all situations and can offer all-around production for fantasy managers, though his offense is bound to cool off as the year progresses.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team Montour (personal) was activated from the non-roster list Saturday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Jared McCann (lower body) moved to injured reserve. Following a four-game absence, Montour will be available for Saturday's matchup against Edmonton. He has collected four assists, 11 shots on goal, nine blocked shots and eight hits in four appearances this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

On non-roster list Montour (personal) was added to the non-roster list Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Montour is away from the team for a personal matter, having missed Saturday's matchup with the Maple Leafs. Based on this move, Montour probably shouldn't be expected to play in the Kraken's back-to-back against the Flyers or Capitals on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Taking leave of absence Montour will be taking a temporary leave of absence to deal with a family matter and will not play Saturday in Toronto.

Impact Montour is off to a strong start with four assists and 11 shots on goal in the Kraken's first four games. Cale Fleury is expected to enter the lineup in Montour's absence.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in shootout loss Montour logged two assists, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators.

Impact Montour has quietly picked up four helpers over four games to start the season. He missed the preseason after a surgery to remove a bursa from his ankle, but he has resumed a top-four role with no limitations early on. In addition to his steady offense, he's added 11 shots on net, nine blocks, eight hits, five PIM and a plus-3 rating.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Montour (ankle) is slated to play against Anaheim on Thursday.

Impact Montour had 18 goals, 41 points, 70 PIM, 231 shots, 84 hits and 100 blocks across 81 appearances with Seattle in 2024-25. He should enter the season in a top-four role and receive some power-play ice time. Cale Fleury, who might have played if Montour was unavailable, is projected to be a healthy scratch versus the Ducks.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

On track for opening night Montour (ankle) is tracking well and expected to be ready for opening night, The Sound of Hockey reports.

Impact Montour underwent a minor ankle procedure earlier this month, but head coach Lane Lambert is "very confident" that both he and Jared McCann will be ready to go for opening night. That's good news for the Kraken to have Montour healthy for the start of the year, who will likely play heavy minutes again for the team. In the 31-year-old's first season in a Kraken sweater, he scored a career-high 18 goals to go along with 23 assists while logging nearly 23 minutes of ice time per night.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Lane Lambert said Thursday that Montour (ankle) is considered day-to-day, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports.

Impact Montour had a bursa removed from his ankle in early September. The Kraken announced on Sept. 17 that he was expected to miss approximately two weeks, and he's trending in the right direction heading into the second half of training camp. It's not yet clear when the defenseman will be able to return to game action, but it seems possible that he'll be able to suit up early in the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes minor procedure Montour had a bursa removed from his ankle earlier in September and will be out for two weeks.

Impact Montour will be sidelined for at least the first half of training camp, though he may still have the time to get into a game or two late in the preseason. With Montour out, look for Ryker Evans to get more power-play looks during exhibition games. If Montour's recovery takes longer, Josh Mahura would be a candidate to step into the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Completes successful season Montour scored a power-play goal on five shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Kings.

Impact While the Kraken were nothing special in 2024-25, Montour played well in his first year with the team. Through Tuesday's games, his 18 goals ranks fourth among all NHL defenseman, and he was sixth among all Kraken skaters in goals and points (41). Still, he ended the year a little cold with just two goals over his last 13 contests. He added a total of 231 shots on net, 100 blocked shots, 84 hits, 70 PIM and a minus-22 rating over 81 appearances this season. Montour signed a seven-year deal last summer, so he'll be a key part of the Seattle blue line for quite some time.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pots game-winner Monday Montour scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Montour followed up a four-game point streak in mid-March with an eight-game skid that ended late in the first period Monday. His goal at 19:29 of the frame stood as the game-winner. The 30-year-old defenseman is up to 17 goals, 40 points, 219 shots on net, 95 blocked shots, 80 hits, 68 PIM and a minus-15 rating across 77 appearances. The 17 goals are a career high, and this is the second time he's reached the 40-point mark in his nine-year career.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Point streak at four games Montour notched an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Montour has three goals and four assists during his four-game point streak. The defenseman is also at 11 points through nine outings in March, a resurgent month for him on offense. Overall, he's earned 16 goals, 23 helpers, 196 shots on net, 80 blocked shots, 73 hits, 43 PIM and a minus-12 rating through 68 appearances in a top-four role with power-play time.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot with helper Montour produced an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.

Impact Montour has six goals and four helpers over eight contests in March, and that's with him getting on the scoresheet in just six of those games. He helped out on a Michael Eyssimont tally in the first period of Sunday's game. Montour's surge on offense has him up to 38 points (10 on the power play) with 195 shots on net, 73 hits, 80 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a minus-14 rating over 67 appearances this season. He's poised to reach the 40-point mark for the second time in his career barring a lengthy slump to close out 2024-25.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Matches career high in goals Montour scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Friday's 4-2 win over Utah.

Impact Montour has matched his career high in goals (16), and he's surged to get there with six tallies over seven outings in March. He's also picked up three assists this month. The 30-year-old defenseman has occasionally looked like the Kraken's top blueliner this season, and this is one of his best stretches. Overall, he's at 37 points, 192 shots on net, 79 blocked shots, 70 hits and a minus-12 rating through 66 appearances, four points better than what he did in the same number of games in the 2023-24 regular season with the Panthers.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes history in overtime win Montour scored twice on three shots, dished two power-play assists, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Impact Montour's second goal came just four seconds into overtime, the fastest tally from the start of overtime in NHL history. Chandler Stephenson won a faceoff and Montour rushed past a Montreal defender to fire home the game-winning goal from the slot, capping an impressive individual effort for the defenseman in this contest. This was his second four-point game of the season as well as his third multi-goal effort. He has five tallies and three assists over six outings in March, and Montour is up to 15 goals, 36 points (10 on the power play), 190 shots on net, 79 blocked shots, 69 hits, 43 PIM and a minus-15 rating through 65 appearances this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Snipes 13th of season Montour scored a goal in a 4-1 win over the Flyers on Saturday.

Impact Montour scored on a one-timer from the right point early in the third period to seal the game at 4-1. He hasn't reprised his extraordinary 73 point heroics from 2022-23, but he has been a strong, steady presence on the Seattle blue line. Montour has 13 goals, 19 assists and 185 shots in 63 games, which puts him on pace to top 40 points for the second time in his career.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in loss Montour scored a goal on seven shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Montour has four points over his last four contests. He's had spotty production for much of 2025, but it looks like his offense is thawing out now. The 30-year-old blueliner is up to 12 goals, 31 points, 178 shots on net, 74 blocked shots, 66 hits and a minus-11 rating through 61 appearances. He continues to see time in a top-four role at even strength as well as featuring on the power play.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Montour scored a goal on three shots and dealt an assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Montour set up an Oliver Bjorkstrand goal in the second period before scoring one of his own in the third. Over his previous seven games, Montour had been limited to one assist. The 30-year-old defenseman was pretty consistent up to the holiday break, but his offense has come in smaller bursts over the last couple of months. For the season, he's at 11 goals, 19 helpers, 171 shots on net, 74 blocked shots, 64 hits and a minus-11 rating through 60 outings. He should be able to surpass last season's 33-point effort over 66 regular-season contests with the Panthers.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE