SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Philipp Grubauer - Set to start Wednesday Grubauer is expected to serve as the starting goaltender in Wednesday's home preseason game against the Oilers, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Grubauer turned aside 31 of 36 shots in a preseason start against Edmonton on Sept. 28, and he'll get another chance to face the Oilers during Wednesday's preseason finale. After posting a 14-16-2 record, 2.85 GAA and .899 save percentage over 36 regular-season appearances last year, the 32-year-old will likely begin the 2024-25 campaign in a platoon with Joey Daccord.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ales Stezka - Sent to AHL Stezka was waived by the Kraken on Tuesday for the purpose of being assigned to AHL Coachella Valley.

Impact Stezka could be the first goaltender recalled from Coachella Valley if one of Joey Daccord or Philipp Grubauer were to miss time. Stezka performed admirably for the Firebirds in 2023-24, going 18-6-2 with a 2.48 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 27 regular-season appearances. The 27-year-old has yet to make an appearance in the NHL.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gustav Olofsson - Hits waivers Olofsson was put on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Coachella Valley.

Impact Olofsson earned one goal and 11 assists in 51 games for AHL Coachella Valley in 2023-24 before adding five helpers in 18 playoff contests. He has appeared in four NHL regular-season contests with Seattle in the past two years, indicating he will probably spend most of 2024-25 in the minors.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Stephens - On waiver wire Stephens was placed on waivers by the Kraken on Tuesday.

Impact Stephens signed a two-year deal with Seattle this offseason in the hope of making the 23-man roster for Opening Night but that was not to be. The 27-year-old center did play in 23 games for the Habs last year, so it's possible his former club would consider claiming the Ontario native instead of letting him pass through to AHL Coachella Valley.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Biro - Headed to Coachella Valley Biro was placed on waivers Tuesday with the purpose of being assigned to AHL Coachella Valley.

Impact Biro produced 43 points across 59 regular-season contests with AHL Rochester in 2023-24. The 26-year-old will likely play out the season with Coachella Valley, barring injury to Seattle's forward group.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Meyers - Waived Tuesday Meyers was placed on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of being sent to AHL Coachella Valley.

Impact Meyers contributed 11 goals and 25 points in 32 games for AHL Colorado in the 2023-24 regular season. He also picked up one goal, two helpers and 34 hits in 23 NHL outings between Colorado and Anaheim last campaign. Meyers could be a call-up option for Seattle during the 2024-25 season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Max McCormick - Waived Tuesday McCormick was designated for waivers by Seattle on Tuesday.

Impact McCormick has 94 games of NHL experience with the Senators, Hurricanes and Kraken but was unable to force his way into the NHL roster to open the 2024-25 campaign. Assuming he clears, the winger will be reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley -- though he should be on the shortlist of potential call-ups.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 1 • NHL.COM

Joey Daccord - In net against Calgary Daccord will guard the road crease in Monday's road exhibition contest versus the Flames.

Impact It will be Daccord's third appearance of the preseason -- the 28-year-old turned away 19 of 20 shots in Friday's win over Vancouver. Daccord will form a tandem in net with Philipp Grubauer in 2024-25, at least to start the season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

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SEPTEMBER 29 • NHL.COM

Max Lajoie - Assigned to AHL Lajoie was placed on waivers Saturday for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Coachella Valley.

Impact Lajoie signed a two-way deal with Seattle in the offseason after logging an assist in seven games with the Maple Leafs last year. The 26-year-old defenseman figures to spend the bulk of the upcoming season with AHL Coachella Valley, where he'll serve as a depth option for the Kraken.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Set for preseason start Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network, indicating he will guard the road goal in Saturday's exhibitio...

Impact Grubauer allowed four goals on 19 shots in a 6-1 loss to Calgary in preseason action last Sunday. He earned a 14-16-2 record, 2.85 GAA and .899 save percentage across 36 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Grubauer will compete with Joey Daccord for starts during the upcoming campaign.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Morrison - Joining AHL club Morrison was cut from the Kraken's camp Friday.

Impact Morrison faced an uphill battle to make the NHL roster, and he fell well short of the mark. The 22-year-old will spend most of the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Coachella Valley. He was one of eight players trimmed from the Kraken's camp roster ahead of the opening of AHL training camps next week.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Brouillard - On waivers Brouillard was put on waivers Friday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Brouillard recorded five goals, 36 points and 137 PIM in 70 regular-season games with AHL Hartford in 2023-24. Although the 29-year-old defenseman has found success in the minors, he's never played in the NHL, and that's unlikely to change this year.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Henman - Heading through waivers Henman was waived by the Kraken on Friday, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Henman had seven goals and 14 points in 45 regular-season outings with AHL Coachella Valley on Friday. The 24-year-old forward hasn't appeared in an NHL game.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Daccord - Set to start Friday Daccord is slated to start in Friday's preseason home game against Vancouver, according to Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Impact Daccord surrendered two goals on 19 shots across two periods in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Vancouver. Both of the goals he surrendered occurred on the power play. He posted a 19-18-11 record, 2.46 GAA and .916 save percentage in 50 contests with Seattle in 2023-24. That strong play gave him an edge over Philipp Grubauer last season, but the two are expected to both get plenty of opportunities in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken Have Unexpected X-Factor The Seattle Kraken are hoping they can return to the postseason during the 2024-2025 season. They took a step back last year, dropping to ju...

SEPTEMBER 25 • SI.COM

Canucks Commence Preseason at Rogers Arena with Matchup Against Seattle Kraken | Vancouver Canucks With training camp in the rear-view mirror, the Vancouver Canucks set their sights on the preseason as fans will be back in the building to...

SEPTEMBER 24 • NHL.COM