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Kraken Weekend Recap – Eeli Tolvanen is claimed off Waivers by Seattle + Game recap of Kraken win in South Florida

As reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and NHL Network, The Seattle Kraken has made a colossal move and claimed Nashville Predators’ former first-rounder Eeli Tolvanen. Due to cap space, they have placed center Karson Kuhlman on waivers. This comes just one day after the Kraken snapped their three-game losing streak against the Florida Panthers […]


Berkly Catton Signs Entry-Level Contract With Seattle Kraken

Berkly Catton was Seattle’s eighth overall first-round pick in the 2024 entry-level draft and has shown a lot of promise for the Seattle Kraken organization since the start of Development Camp. On Friday, the final day of development camp, General Manager Ron Francis came out onto the ice to announce that Catton had agreed to […]


PHOTOS: Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals -05/26/2024

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Sunday night at UW-Panther Arena, the Milwaukee Admiral faced off against the Grand Rapids Griffins in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Central Division Playoffs. With the series tied at two games each, the winner would be moving on to the Western Conference Finals. Admirals netminder Troy Grosenick stopped all 30 shots […]


Hershey Bears Are Back-To-Back Calder Cup Champions

The Hershey Bears defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds in Game 6, taking the Calder Cup for the second time straight on Monday, June 24th at the GIANT Center. This is Hershey’s 13th Calder Cup Champion title in franchise history. It was a close game that would’ve gone either way, however, Hershey took it in overtime […]


Dan Bylsma Returns to NHL as Seattle Kraken Head Coach

Dan Bylsma is making his return to the NHL for the first time in seven years as head coach of the Seattle Kraken. This will make him the second head coach in franchise history after former coach Dave Hakstol was relieved of his duties earlier last month. Bylsma, 53, has spent the past two seasons […]


A Look Into 3 Potential Candidates to Coach the Seattle Kraken

As the dust settles on the announcement of Dave Hakstol’s release from the Seattle Kraken, news surrounding a new head coach for the franchise has been at a standstill. As the Kraken searches for Hakstol’s replacement, they must look for someone with a proven track record and the ability to build up young talent.  Though the franchise has […]


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 […]


Joey Daccord Secures a Future in Seattle

Joey Daccord, also known as The Mayor to Kraken fans signed a five-year, $25 million extension on Wednesday morning. The extension lines up with the long-term deals signed in the offseason from Matty Beniers, Adam Larsson, Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson. Joey Stepped up last season and proved his ability to handle an increased workload. […]


ECHL: Why The Kansas City Mavericks Need To Start Jack LaFontaine In Game 3

The Kansas City Mavericks have a great goaltending tandem of Cale Morris and Jack LaFontaine during the regular season and throughout the first three rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, but heading into Game 3 and the series tied at one game apiece in the Kelly Cup Finals, the Mavericks need to go back to […]


Breaking Barriers: Seattle Kraken Hire First Female Assistant Coach in NHL

The Seattle Kraken is making waves throughout the NHL by announcing Jessica Campbell as the new assistant coach to work alongside head coach Dan Bylsma and the rest of the Kraken coaching staff. This move will go down in history as it makes Campbell the first full-time female assistant coach in the NHL—just two years […]