JUNE 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
SEATTLE KRAKEN 10-9-1 · 6TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
10-9-1 · 6TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
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Deep talent pool in NHL draft could leave top defensemen available to Kraken at No. 20 SEATTLE — Kraken general manager Ron Francis has no idea who he’ll select Wednesday in a third NHL draft quite different from the franchise’...
Golden Knights open 2024 season, Stanley Cup defense, against Seattle The Golden Knights will open the 2023-24 season and raise their Stanley Cup banner to the rafters of T-Mobile Arena on Oct. 10 against the S...
JUNE 27, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
Gustav Olofsson - Inks two-year deal Olofsson signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Kraken on Tuesday.
Impact Olofsson spent the bulk of 2022-23 with AHL Coachella Valley, though he played in just 20 games and picked up six points in the regular season. He also had five points in 26 playoff contests as the Firebirds made it to the Calder Cup Finals. He'll likely again serve as defensive depth for the Kraken organization.
JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ex-Wolverine Matty Beniers wins Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie Former Michigan Wolverines center Matty Beniers was part of NHL history on Monday.
JUNE 27, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Jani Nyman - Inks entry-level deal Nyman signed a three-year, entry-level deal with Seattle on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Nyman was selected 49th overall by the Kraken in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old winger tallied 10 goals and 14 points in 29 games with Ilves Tampere of the Finnish Elite League. He also scored three points in the 2023 World Juniors while representing Finland. Nyman is likely still a few years away from making an NHL impact, though his 6-foot-3 frame could expedite the process.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
What's Next for the Kraken After GM Ron Francis' Extension? The Seattle Kraken extended the contract of GM Ron Francis for another four years. Considering how he’s done so far, the NHL better beware t...
MAY 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
What's Next for the Kraken After GM Ron Francis' Extension? The Seattle Kraken extended the contract of GM Ron Francis for another four years. Considering how he’s done so far, the NHL better beware t...
MAY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kraken give GM Ron Francis 3-year extension The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension Wednesday, two weeks removed from a stirring run to...
MAY 31, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Kraken give GM Ron Francis 3-year extension The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension Wednesday, two weeks removed from a stirring run to...
MAY 31, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Kraken extend GM Ron Francis' contract following playoff run Kraken general manager Ron Francis was rewarded Wednesday for the team’s recent regular-season and playoff showing by having his contract ex...
MAY 31, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Seattle Kraken sign GM Ron Francis to 3-year extension through 2026-27 season
The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season after the franchise reached the second round of the NHL playoffs...MAY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Petes beat Remparts 4-2 to avoid elimination in Memorial Cup
Michael Simpson stopped 26 shots, Tucker Robertson, JMAY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
John Hayden - Lands on waivers Hayden (lower body) was placed on waivers Monday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Hayden underwent surgery March 20 to address a lower-body issue and was expected to make a full recovery in about 12 weeks. It appears as though he is bit ahead of that timeline, which could make him an option to play for AHL Coachella Valley in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Hayden notched 17 goals and 33 points in 47 games with the Firebirds during the 2022-23 regular season.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
HockeyBuzz.com - Sean Maloughney - Quick List of Kraken's Off-Season To Do List NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
MAY 25, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Rise of the Kraken leaves GM Ron Francis pleased, not satisfied after playoff run
Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis and coach Dave Hakstol received an overwhelming message from their players as the team scattered following the end of its second season i...MAY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andre Burakovsky - Expected to be fine for 2023-24 Burakovsky's lower-body injury is a tear in his groin, Kraken GM Ron Francis told Alison Lukan of Root Sports on Thursday.
Impact Burakovsky didn't play past Feb. 7 because of the injury, but Francis expects him to completely recover in time for the start of next season. The 28-year-old forward had 13 goals and 39 points in 49 outings in 2022-23. Burakovsky still has four seasons left on his five-year, $27.5 million contract.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pavelski's EIGHT goals leads Stars past Kraken
MAY 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Andrew Poturalski - Back earlier than expected Poturalski (lower body) played in AHL Coachella Valley's 3-2 triple-overtime win over Calgary on Monday.
Impact Poturalski had two PIM and four shots on goal in his first game action in three months. The 29-year-old was initially expected to miss 4-to-6 months after undergoing surgery in February, but he was able to return early and will look to contribute during the Firebirds' AHL playoff run.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Larry Stone: Let's savor Kraken's postseason run, but there's work to be done for next year Just like every fan of the Seattle Kraken, Tod Leiweke on Tuesday was reliving the spectacular, decisive goal by 20-year-old Wyatt Johnston...
MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Three thoughts on the Kraken's run in the Stanley Cup playoffs DALLAS — Here are three thoughts from the Kraken’s run in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.
MAY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kraken believe unexpected playoff run is the foundation for future success
Of all the victories the Seattle Kraken enjoyed in its second year the biggest was a broader win that went beyond the iceMAY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
I don't know why the Seattle Kraken were good, and because of that I'm glad they're gone The NHL's newest franchise lost in Game 7, so we don’t have to try and figure them out
MAY 16, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Kraken's offseason reluctantly begins for aging veterans, budding rookies after turnaround season The season saw a mind-boggling turnaround, but the Kraken wanted more. For veterans and rookies alike, there’s nothing to do but try again.
MAY 16, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Why the Kraken, despite a Game 7 loss, are built for the long haul The Kraken’s Year 2 growth spurt — which ended painfully — has the team set up quite nicely for the future.
MAY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chris Driedger - Returns to AHL Driedger was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Driedger was with the big club as the No. 3 goalie during the Kraken's playoff run, which ended Monday. He'll likely resume a backup role behind Joey Daccord with the Firebirds as they continue in the AHL playoffs.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
