SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

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

Jeremy Rutherford: The Seattle Kraken make it official: they've... - The Athletic The Seattle Kraken make it official: they've signed Jaden Schwartz to a five-year contract with an annual average value (AAV) of $5.5 millio...

JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expansion Kraken land Grubauer; Lightning breakup continues

The NHL expansion Seattle Kraken used their significant space under the salary cap to make the biggest splash to start free agency by signing goalie Philipp Grubauer

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HockeyBuzz.com - Sean Maloughney - Seattle Kraken Free Agency Day 1 Blog NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JULY 28, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Adding proven scorer Jaden Schwartz would get Kraken off to strong start in NHL free agency Jaden Schwartz would provide the Kraken with a proven 20-goal scorer and make a nice pairing on a line with right wing Jordan Eberle, acquir...

JULY 27, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Matt Calkins: Will Seattle fans be chanting Kraken draft pick Matty Beniers' name next season? SEATTLE — Despite what the draft board says, it's Matty Beniers. He never felt like a Matthew or a Matt, so Matty it is.

JULY 25, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What do Ron Francis' previous draft classes suggest about the Kraken's future? Seattle's general manager was hired for many reasons, so what does his NHL history offer us as a glimpse into what's next for the franchise?

JULY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kraken GM Ron Francis' approach in the expansion and entry drafts seemed unorthodox. Will it work? Kraken GM Ron Francis just completed a process he's been focused on since being hired two years ago. How his vision will materialize won't b...

JULY 25, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Meet the Kraken's picks from Day 2 of the NHL entry draft Here's a look at Saturday's Kraken selections in the NHL entry draft and what to know about each player, including second-round pick Ryker E...

JULY 24, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Seattle Kraken will pick New York Rangers' Colin Blackwell in Expansion Draft ' The New York Rangers Blog The Seattle Kraken has been reported to have selected Colin Blackwell from the New York Rangers, this is according to a report made to the USA Today Network earlier this week. The...

JULY 24, 2021 • NYRANGERSBLOG.COM

What to know about the top 10 players picked on Day 1 of the NHL entry draft Here's a look at Friday's top 10 selections in the NHL entry draft and what to know about each player, including the Kraken's pick, Michigan...

JULY 24, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Kraken nab Matthew Beniers as 1st pick in franchise history

The Seattle Kraken found their potential center of the future with the first draft pick in franchise history selecting Michigan player Matthew Beniers with the No. 2 overall pick i...

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GARRIOCH: Joey Daccord says goodbye to the Senators, prepares for a new challenge with the Seattle Kraken Joey Daccord was with friends at his off-season home in the Seaport district of Boston when the Seattle Kraken officially selected him in th...

JULY 23, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Duhatschek notebook: Where will the Kraken find scoring? How will Toronto replace Zach Hyman's character? Eric Duhatschek's weekly notebook examines the Kraken's expansion draft haul, the Maple Leafs, Mark Giordano, the Flames' future and more.

JULY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

2021-22 Seattle Kraken Schedule Times to be announced Oct. 12 at Vegas Oct. 14 at Nashville Oct. 16 at Columbus Oct. 18 at Philadelphia Oct. 19 at New Jersey Oct. 23 Vancou...

JULY 23, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

In wake of NHL expansion draft, Seattle Kraken have cap space to address needs

The Seattle Kraken have themselves a roster, but the new NHL franchise still has work to do ahead of its maiden voyage.

JULY 23, 2021

HockeyBuzz.com - John Gove - Flames Acquire Tyler Pitlick from Kraken NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JULY 22, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Kraken to play first five games on the road before opening at Climate Pledge Arena The Kraken will launch its debut season with five consecutive road games that starts in Vegas and finishes on the East Coast. The team opens...

JULY 22, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Kraken create nucleus in expansion draft but more to come

The Seattle Kraken created a nucleus for their first couple of seasons with the selections made in the expansion draft

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HockeyBuzz.com - Eklund - ALLEN: Five takeaways from the Seattle Kraken's Expansion Draft;Thur's Buzz NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JULY 22, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Kraken make first franchise trade, sending forward Tyler Pitlick to Flames for fourth-round draft pick SEATTLE — The very first trade in Kraken history wasn’t exactly a blockbuster, but the team Thursday got a 2022 fourth-round draft pick from...

JULY 22, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM