Last Word On Hockey

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours to start your work week. We’re closing in on the NHL Draft and the start of free agency this weekend. Teams are tying sign their players, but there may be some hard decisions to be made. The flat salary cap is making life difficult for the league’s general managers. Some teams are going to have to let go off some valuable assets … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild

The lack of growth in the NHL’s salary cap for the past few seasons forced many teams into making moves they otherwise wouldn’t have. In 2023-24, the league expects the cap ceiling to raise by at least $1 million. While a good sign overall, that still provides little additional breathing room to most teams. The average “win-now” franchise already sits up against the cap limit, … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Cap Flexibility Provides Room to Grow in 2023-24

After many head coaches have found new homes, one general manager stays put right where he is. General Manager Ron Francis has a contract extension to remain with the Seattle Kraken. The second-year expansion team took significant strides this season. Trending in the right direction The #SeaKraken have extended General Manager @RonFrancis10 through the 2026-27 season → … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Sign Manager To Extension

While the Conference Finals begin in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Seattle Kraken shifts into offseason mode. They put up a valiant playoff run, finishing one win shy of the Conference Finals themselves. First, they dispatched the defending champions, the Colorado Avalanche, in round one. Then, they took the Dallas Stars to the wire, ultimately dropping game seven on the road. … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Offseason Priorities

All good things must come to an end, which applies to the Stars vs Kraken series. In a close Game 7, the Stars defeat the Kraken and set up a date with the Vegas Golden Knights. What a game it was and all the story lines and trends that came with it. Stars vs Kraken Series Ends In Seven Games Oettingers Ability To Bounce Back If there is one thing that was likely to happen in … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Defeat Seattle Kraken In Game 7