Matty Beniers

Could the Seattle Kraken Make A Run At Bo Horvat?

In only their second season as a franchise, the Seattle Kraken has taken a significant step forward as they find themselves in the thick of things. After finishing last in the Pacific Division during their inaugural season, the Kraken are now playoff contenders halfway through the 2022-23 season. They currently sit third in the Pacific […]

Logan Thompson Making Strong Case For 2023 Calder Trophy

Entering the 2022-23 season, there was a big question mark surrounding Vegas’ goaltending situation. With Robin Lehner set to miss the entire season due to hip surgery, the question remains: who will shoulder the load? The Golden Knights traded for Adin Hill and had rookie Logan Thompson already on the roster as the net was […]

Seattle Kraken Rookie Matty Beniers Named 2023 All-Star

January 6, 2023 – With the 2023 NHL All-Star game and NHL All-Star Skills competition to be held at FLA Live Arena, home of the Florida Panthers, in Sunrise, Florida, on February 3 & 4, 2023. The NHL department of hockey operations released its initial selections on Thursday night. Kraken forward Matty Beniers was named […]

Matty Beniers Continues to Make His Case For the Calder Trophy

When the Seattle Kraken made Matty Beniers their first draft selection in team history, they knew they were getting a big skilled center that would be the future and face of the franchise. At only 20 years old, he hasn’t disappointed yet. The 20-year-old Hingham, MA native played his college hockey at the University of […]

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Kraken Are Significantly Improved in Year Two

When it was announced that the NHL would add a team in Seattle, many wondered how they would do in their first season. Unfortunately, many more than likely compared the Seattle Kraken to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights shocked everyone in their first season and made it to the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Washington […]

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) is congratulated after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. Lynne Sladky - staff, AP

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 […]

Penguins lose to Kraken for Seventh Straight Loss

The Seattle Kraken defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 last night, giving the Penguins their seventh straight loss. The scoring wasn’t started until the second period, where Penguins captain Sidney Crosby would put the Pens up 1-0 at 5:24, off a one-timer set up by Jake Guentzel. At 7:48, defenseman Vince Dunn would tie it up […]

Kraken Drop Opening Night Thriller 5-4 in Overtime Vs. Ducks

The Seattle Kraken opened their 2022-2023 season with a very frustrating 5-4 overtime loss out in Anaheim on Wednesday night. The new roster changes made by General Manager Ron Francis certainly played a factor in the team getting the point, but still, ultimately, was a frustrating result. It’s still extremely early, but a very encouraging […]