Seattle Kraken

Jagger Fircus accepting YARA award for his performance during the 2023-24 season

Promising Future for Seattle Kraken Prospect Jagger Firkus

Seattle Kraken prospect and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus has proven himself to be a valuable player in the Western Hockey League. This week, Firkus was awarded not one but two trophies for his outstanding performance during the 2023-24 season.  Related Post: On May 8, 2024, he was announced as this year’s Bob Clarke Trophy […]

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NHL Draft Lottery balls

Quick Guide to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery

The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the NHL Network’s studio in Secaucus, New Jersey. The 16 teams that find themselves in the draft lottery can move up in the draft, but only the top 11 can land a chance at drafting first overall later in […]

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Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dave Hakstol

Dave Hakstol’s Future With Seattle Kraken Comes to an End

After an unsuccessful year for the Seattle Kraken, General Manager Ron Francis announced today that the franchise has relieved head coach Dave Hakstol and assistant coach Paul McFarland of their duties. However, this decision is not particularly surprising.  During his end-of-season interview on April 22, Francis was asked about Hakstol’s status but refused to give a […]

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Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis at the post-season interview.

Uncertain Future for Seattle Kraken’s Head Coach Dave Hakstol

As the NHL’s inaugural season ends for the 2023-24 season, uncertainty looms over the future of Seattle Kraken’s coaching staff. Recent remarks made by the team’s general manager, Ron Francis, have sparked speculation and debate about the future of current Head Coach Dave Hakstol. With the Kraken in evaluation mode for both coaches and players, important […]

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ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Announce Playoff Roster

The Kansas City Mavericks have had an exceptional season, demonstrating their unwavering resilience and determination to secure the Brabham Cup as the ECHL Regular Season Champions. They have also extended their affiliation with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds. Max Andreev and Cade Borchardt were named to the ECHL All-Rookie, and Patrick […]

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ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Announce Affiliate Extension

The Kansas City Mavericks recently announced the extension of their affiliation agreement with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds for two more seasons. In this agreement, the Mavericks will retain their role as the ECHL affiliate of both the Kraken and Firebirds. In the 2023-24 season, Coachella Valley, and Kansas City […]

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Anaheim Ducks Draft Lottery (Bad) Luck

When building an elite playoff-contending team, you need a bit of luck to go your way. Sometimes, you get that luck through a late draft pick turning into a star for years to come, but the best way to strike a pot of gold is by moving up or even winning the NHL draft lottery. […]

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Connor Ingram Named Masterton Trophy Nominee

Each year, the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) names nominees from each of the 32 teams for the Bill Masterton trophy, awarded to the player in the league that best exemplifies sportsmanship, perseverance and dedication to the sport of hockey. This season’s nominee from the Arizona Coyotes is goaltender Connor Ingram, his first nomination in […]

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Tuesday Night Tilt at the Mullett

The story practically writes itself… Son of Arizona Coyotes legend and the only player to have his number retired by the Coyotes, Shane Doan makes his NHL debut on Tuesday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets fight into Tempe. THE DOAN OF A NEW ERA Josh Doan has been nothing short of spectacular in Tucson […]

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Coyotes Need Extra Time to Release the Kraken

It was a tail of one period on Friday at Mullett Arena, as the Seattle Kraken were in town to play the Arizona Coyotes and riding a six-game losing streak in search of a possible playoff berth. Karel Vejmelka, Joey Daccord, and the penalty kill were the biggest stories of the game for both teams. […]

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