Earlier today, Seattle returned a trio of young forwards to AHL Coachella Valley so that they can get ready for a potentially long playoff run down there. There weren’t any corresponding recalls announced at the time but the Kraken have indeed brought a player up from the Firebirds. However, that move came on the back end as the team announced (Twitter link) that Cale Fleury … [Read more...] about Kraken Recall Cale Fleury On An Emergency Basis
Kraken Reassign Jani Nyman To Minors
The Kraken have recalled right-wing prospect Jani Nyman from his loan to Ilves of the Liiga, per an official announcement. Nyman will finish the 2023-24 season on assignment to AHL Coachella Valley. The 19-year-old Nyman was drafted by Seattle in the second round of the 2022 draft, 49th overall. Kraken GM Ron Francis signed Nyman to a three-year, entry-level contract last June … [Read more...] about Kraken Reassign Jani Nyman To Minors
West Notes: Demko, Dunn, McCann, Rantanen
The Vancouver Canucks welcomed starting goaltender Thatcher Demko back to practice on Tuesday and could return him to the lineup as soon as Saturday, head coach Rick Tocchet shares with TSN’s Farhan Lalji (Twitter link). Demko is currently on Vancouver’s long-term injured reserve with a knee injury. He hasn’t played since March 9th, missing Vancouver’s last 12 games. While … [Read more...] about West Notes: Demko, Dunn, McCann, Rantanen
Jared McCann And Vince Dunn Out Day-To-Day
Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times Sports tweeted that Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann and defenseman Vince Dunn are unlikely to dress tomorrow night when the team takes on the Arizona Coyotes. Both players missed practice today and were labelled doubtful for tomorrow by Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol. McCann has had another strong season with 28 goals and 32 assists in 75 … [Read more...] about Jared McCann And Vince Dunn Out Day-To-Day
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Will Not Retire After Season
Close to reaching a milestone of playing in 700 regular season games at the NHL level, it appears that Seattle Kraken forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare does not want to stop there. In an article from Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times, Bellemare indicated that even if he is unable to reach 700 this season with the Kraken, he would be content with reaching it next year.Even if … [Read more...] about Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Will Not Retire After Season