Joining Walman as a healthy scratch tonight is Pacific Division counterpart Oliver Bjorkstrand of the Seattle Kraken according to Emerald City Hockey. This healthy scratch designation is more of a public message to the group with head coach Dan Bylsma saying, “The message is not just to Oliver. It’s to the whole group“. Bjorkstrand has struggled out of the gates with three … [Read more...] about Oliver Bjorkstrand Made A Healthy Scratch
Montour Returns After Birth Of Child, Will Play Tonight
After missing Thursday’s game in Toronto for the birth of his second child, Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour has returned to the team and will play tonight versus Ottawa, notes team broadcaster Piper Shaw (Twitter link). The 30-year-old is in his first season with Seattle after signing a seven-year, $50MM contract on the opening day of free agency. He has fared quite well … [Read more...] about Montour Returns After Birth Of Child, Will Play Tonight
Brandon Montour Out On Paternity Leave
The Kraken will be without their top two offensive defenders against the Maple Leafs tonight. Vince Dunn is already on long-term injured reserve, and Brandon Montour will now be out as he heads home to be present for the birth of his daughter, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. With Dunn missing most of the young campaign, Montour has taken the reins and is tied for … [Read more...] about Brandon Montour Out On Paternity Leave
Kraken Recall John Hayden, Cale Fleury
The Kraken announced today that they’ve summoned defenseman Cale Fleury and forward John Hayden from AHL Coachella Valley. With three open roster spots and ample cap space due to Vince Dunn’s long-term injured reserve placement, no corresponding transactions are necessary. It’s no surprise to see Fleury’s name here. The 25-year-old has been recalled and reassigned twice in the … [Read more...] about Kraken Recall John Hayden, Cale Fleury
Kraken Reassign Cale Fleury
The Kraken have sent defenseman Cale Fleury back to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, per a team announcement. He was just recalled Monday in a corresponding move that saw star defender Vince Dunn land on long-term injured reserve. Fleury, 26 next month, has been ferried between the Kraken and their AHL affiliate almost constantly over the past few years. Initially acquired … [Read more...] about Kraken Reassign Cale Fleury