The Kraken haven’t yet decided whether to bring head coach Dave Hakstol back next season, GM Ron Francis said Monday (via Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times). Seattle signed Hakstol to a two-year extension prior to the season, ensuring he’ll be paid by the club through 2025-26. In 246 games for the Kraken over the franchise’s first three seasons, Hakstol has a 107-112-27 record … [Read more...] about Kraken Notes: Hakstol, McCann, Dunn
West Notes: Kraken, Barron, Girard
Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis told reporters today (via Sound of Hockey) that he intends to start talking with restricted free agents Matty Beniers and Eeli Tolvanen and fully expects that the sides will be able to come to agreements. Beniers is the reigning Calder Trophy winner but suffered a dramatic drop in his offensive production, posting just 15 goals and 22 … [Read more...] about West Notes: Kraken, Barron, Girard
Kraken Sign Carson Rehkopf, Assign David Goyette To AHL
While Kraken prospect Carson Rehkopf is certainly disappointed that his OHL playoffs came to an end, there was some good news for him. The Kraken announced today (Twitter link) that they’ve signed the forward to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal will carry an AAV of $950K; CapFriendly reports (Twitter link) that the deal breaks down as follows: 2024-25: $775K … [Read more...] about Kraken Sign Carson Rehkopf, Assign David Goyette To AHL
Kraken Reassign Shane Wright, Logan Morrison, Ryan Winterton
The Kraken reassigned forwards Shane Wright, Logan Morrison and Ryan Winterton to AHL Coachella Valley this afternoon, per a team announcement. No corresponding transactions are anticipated for Seattle, which has been eliminated from playoff contention and has four games remaining on its regular season schedule. The three youngsters will now gear up for the Calder Cup Playoffs … [Read more...] about Kraken Reassign Shane Wright, Logan Morrison, Ryan Winterton
Vince Dunn Won’t Return This Season
The Kraken shut down defenseman Vince Dunn for the season ahead of today’s 3-1 loss to the Stars, GM Ron Francis told Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times. Their top blue-liner hasn’t played since sustaining an upper-body injury on April 3 against the Kings. … [Read more...] about Vince Dunn Won’t Return This Season