SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Before stepping on ice, Kraken teach hockey to Seattle kids

The Seattle Kraken have already begun introducing the basics of hockey to schools and youth programs in the area before the team even takes the ice for its first NHL season this fa...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Geoff Baker: Arena deals for Kraken and Coyotes provide a lesson in public funding and economic impact SEATTLE — Eight years ago this summer, I was in Glendale, Arizona, watching city-council members there debate the future of the region's NHL...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Here's why top Kraken draft pick Matty Beniers chose to remain at the University of Michigan Hockey is different. Rookie salaries and bonus money are not as large as those in other major pro leagues, and players returning to NCAA tea...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Arena deals for Kraken and Arizona Coyotes provide a lesson in public funding and economic impact Given what has taken place the past week with the Coyotes, we can say Seattle emerged as the long-term winner from NHL events in Glendale, A...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Here's why the Kraken is expected to play Philipp Grubauer and Chris Driedger in a goalie tandem For all the NHL goalie tandems in recent years, nearly every champion has won behind one goaltender playing the bulk of the games.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

NHL releases full preseason schedule The NHL preseason will run from Sept. 25 to Oct. 9. The expansion Seattle Kraken will play their first preseason game in Spokane on Sept. 26...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Jeremy Rutherford: Jaden Schwartz has acknowledged for the first... - The Athletic Jaden Schwartz has acknowledged for the first time that he almost didn’t play the 2020-21 season with the Blues after the passing of his 59-...

AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'I feel fresh again': Jaden Schwartz ready to move on after a season he almost didn't play following his dad's death The 29-year-old, who has spent his whole NHL career with the Blues, is looking forward to a new chapter after signing with the Kraken.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'I feel fresh again': Jaden Schwartz on moving past a 2021 season he almost didn't play after his dad's death The 29-year-old, who has spent his whole NHL career with the Blues, is looking forward to a new chapter after signing with the Kraken.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Top Kraken draft pick Matty Beniers will return to University of Michigan for sophomore season University of Michigan center Matty Beniers, taken No. 2 overall by the Kraken at last month's entry draft, has decided to return to school...

AUGUST 20, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Mark Giordano on his 'emotional' departure from the Flames and having 'a lot to offer' the Kraken Giordano said that after "a little bit of mixed feelings, I'm really excited and starting to look forward to" playing for Seattle.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kraken mailbag: Answering your questions about vaccines, NHL waiver rules, potential lineups, goalie workload and more Kraken reporter Geoff Baker answers your questions about vaccine mandates at arenas, NHL waiver rules and more in the latest installment of...

AUGUST 13, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

NHL teams keep undermining league's inclusivity efforts through controversial player and coaching picks It’s been a bad month for the NHL when it comes to individual teams undermining the league’s “Hockey is for Everyone’’ inclusivity efforts.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Marshall: Is Brock McGinn really a one-to-one Brandon Tanev replacement in Penguins' bottom six? Brock McGinn has been billed as the replacement for Brandon Tanev, but is that a fair comparison?

AUGUST 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kraken adds versatility with signing of forward Marcus Johansson, inks 2-year pact with defenseman Vince Dunn SEATTLE — The Kraken moved Friday to shore up its center depth by signing free-agent Swedish forward Marcus Johansson to a one-year, $1.5 mi...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kraken mailbag: Answering your questions about center depth, playoff aspirations, vaccine requirements and more With the Kraken now inside six weeks until training camp, the team continues seeking roster upgrades with about $16 million in salary cap sp...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Yanni Gourde heads Kraken list of several possible 20-goal scorers — and maybe more once freed from shoulder pain For all the concerns about the Kraken’s lack of elite scoring, it has quietly assembled a collection of potential 20-goal scorers that could...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

How the Kraken will get equipment for an entire roster in time for training camp The rush is on! With just weeks until camp opens, Seattle needs to get every piece of equipment for every player.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Looking at the Ducks' defense group after Haydn Fleury's departure NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

AUGUST 4, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Gourde excited for chance in Seattle even with start delayed

Yanni Gourde has one of the more impressive resumes among the players selected by the Seattle Kraken in the NHL expansion draft

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expansion Kraken revise Grubauer's deal after CBA violation

The expansion Seattle Kraken have revised their contract with goaltender Philipp Grubauer after the initial deal was rejected by the NHL for violating the collective bargaining agr...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grubauer surprised, excited to get opportunity with Kraken

Philipp Grubauer ended the season believing he was going back to the Colorado Avalanche

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Analysis: Answering key questions as the Kraken's roster starts to take shape during NHL free agency The Kraken has a marquee player in goaltender Philipp Grubauer, and the additions of left wing Jaden Schwartz, 29, and center Alexander Wenn...

JULY 30, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

NHL free agency winners, losers: Kraken strike with key additions, Devils add Dougie Hamilton The Kraken added Philipp Grubauer in net and forwards Jaden Schwartz and Alexander Wennberg at forward, while the Devils made a huge splash.

JULY 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

How does Capitals' salary cap situation look after bringing back Vitek Vanecek from Kraken? The Capitals are glad to have Vanecek back in the fold but still need to negotiate a contract with RFA Ilya Samsonov.

JULY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM