The Kraken returned center Mitchell Stephens to AHL Coachella Valley yesterday, according to a team announcement. He did not require waivers because he’d been on the active roster for fewer than 30 days since his Nov. 30 recall and played less than 10 games. Stephens, 27, inked a two-year, two-way deal with the Kraken in July after reaching unrestricted free agency. The … [Read more...] about Kraken Reassign Mitchell Stephens
Kraken Acquire Kaapo Kakko
The Kraken have added some extra depth up front, acquiring winger Kaapo Kakko from the Rangers. In return, New York receives defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick, and a 2025 sixth-round selection. Both teams have announced the swap. Kakko was the second overall pick in 2019 but while he has shown flashes of being an impact player, he has also struggled to produce … [Read more...] about Kraken Acquire Kaapo Kakko
Winterton Assigned To Coachella Valley
The Kraken announced (Twitter link) that they have re-assigned winger Ryan Winterton to AHL Coachella Valley. The 21-year-old has found himself on the transactions log quite a few times already this season but has gotten into eight games with Seattle, picking up an assist while logging 10:22 per night of playing time. Winterton has been quite productive with the Firebirds … [Read more...] about Winterton Assigned To Coachella Valley
Evening Notes: Pegula, Gourde, Bannister
Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast that Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula met with the team in Montreal to discuss their recent woes. The Sabres are 0-7-3 in their last ten games and have had trade rumors swirling around the team as they are on the way to extending their 13-year playoff drought. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff is reporting that Pegula’s … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Pegula, Gourde, Bannister
Justin Schultz Announces Retirement
Right-shot defenseman Justin Schultz has terminated his contract with Switzerland’s HC Lugano and “ended his career with immediate effect for strictly personal reasons,” the club said in a statement Friday. “Mine is a strictly personal choice,” Schultz said through the team. “I discussed it with my family, and I made the decision to end my career here and return to Canada. I … [Read more...] about Justin Schultz Announces Retirement