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The Seattle Kraken have acquired diminutive left winger Tomas Tatar in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche. In exchange for Tatar, the Avs will receive a fifth-round pick from the Kraken in the 2024 draft. Seattle is looking for a little injection into their lineup. Meanwhile, the Avs can spare Tatar, as he has not been producing up to par, with one goal in 27 games thus far in … [Read more...] about The Colorado Avalanche Announced a Trade of Tomas Tatar to the Kraken

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken. Be sure to … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 13 w/ Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken

Through the first portion of the 2023-24 season, the Seattle Kraken have little to celebrate. They struggle mightily to find the back of the net, first and foremost. Defence and depth were their recipe for success last year, but things haven’t followed that pattern yet this year. On their blue line, the one exception is their top dog. After signing a big extension this summer … [Read more...] about Kraken Defenceman Earning His New Contract

Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky will be out of the lineup for the next 6-8 weeks due to an upper-body injury, Kraken General Manager Ron Francis confirmed Sunday afternoon. He did not disclose the specific nature of Burakovsky’s injury.  BREAKING: Kraken have lost forward Andre Burakovsky the next 6-8 weeks with an undisclosed upper body injury. https://t.co/dLYA7XFZqV … [Read more...] about Andre Burakovsky Out 6-8 Weeks for Kraken

In year three of their existence, the Seattle Kraken roster underwent plenty of changes since their expansion draft a few summers ago. Their offence added plenty of names via free agency and trade, as did their defence. However, in goal, they still boast the same three netminders that they began with in their inaugural season. Philipp Grubauer remains their number one goalie. … [Read more...] about Kraken Goalie Growing into Full-time NHL Role