Seattle Kraken

First Buyout Window Closed, Who Was Bought Out?

The first buyout window of the 2023 NHL offseason has come to a close on June 30th. Teams were either shopping these contracts or preparing to buy the players out before the deadline. With free agency being in full swing and the bought-out players finding a new home, let’s dive into each player’s former contract […]

Morgan Geekie Signs With Boston Bruins

Strathclair, Manitoba’s own Morgan Geekie, has signed a two-year contract worth $2 million annually with the Boston Bruins. A small town that still gives the kids big dreams, Morgan Geekie and his brother Conor Geekie both have had their names called at the NHL Entry Draft. Morgan Geekie was drafted 67th overall in the 2017 […]

Who Was Selected on Day One of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft has all of the hype surrounding it, here at Inside The Rink, a group of multiple writers wrote prospect profiles throughout a set period of time. Day one of the draft is upon us and the first 32 selections have arrived. 1st overall – Chicago Blackhawks With the first overall […]

Seattle Kraken Draft Preview

The Seattle Kraken had a surprising season, finishing 4th in their Division with a 46-28-8 record. Good enough for their first playoff berth in only their second year of existence. It was a year that saw their Coach get nominated for the Jack Edwards Award, and their first-ever draft pick won the Calder Memorial Trophy. […]

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

Matty Beniers Captures Calder Trophy

Matty Beniers has finished his rookie-eligible season with the Seattle Kraken and added his first piece of hardware to his collection. Beniers was voted the league’s best rookie, earning him the Calder Trophy, which is voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The other nominees included Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power and Edmonton Oilers goaltender […]

Each Team’s Last Draft Lottery Win

Get your popcorn. Take a break from golf. The teams outside the playoffs are anxiously waiting to see where their ping pong balls will drop Monday night as their team’s future will be determined. Let’s look at each team’s last lottery win and who they drafted with the 1st overall pick. The teams are listed […]

First Round Game 7 Preview: Avalanche vs. Kraken

COLORADO AVALANCHE (3-3) AT SEATTLE KRAKEN (3-3)7:30 PM MT | BALL ARENA The Colorado Avalanche are taking on the Seattle Kraken in a winner-take-all Game 7. The Colorado Avalanche seek to clinch the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs as they take on the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night at Ball Arena in […]

Avs Resilience Forces Game 7

Colorado Avalanche Force Game 7 with Character 4-1 Win over Seattle Kraken Colorado forced a Game 7 after topping Seattle 4-1 in Game 6 of the First Round series on Friday night in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. There will be a Game 7. After facing elimination, the Colorado Avalanche persevered and rose to the […]

First Round Game 6 Preview: Avalanche vs. Kraken

COLORADO AVALANCHE (2-3) AT SEATTLE KRAKEN (3-2)8 PM MT | CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA Kraken have a chance to close out first-round opponent Colorado in the third and final Seattle home game of the series. Yanni Gourde: Fourth win ‘hardest.’ GAME 5 RECAP The Kraken lead the series 3-2 after defeating the Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday […]

Avalanche Fall Short 3-2 in Game 5 Against Kraken

The Colorado Avalanche dropped a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken in Game 5 of the First Round series on Wednesday night in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Do or die on Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena. On Wednesday night at Ball Arena, the Colorado Avalanche dropped a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken […]