After a flurry of trade activity over the last couple of days, the Seattle Kraken are making a small roster move for the benefit of their AHL roster. The Kraken announced they’ve reassigned forwards Jacob Melanson and Ben Meyers to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and have recalled John Hayden in a corresponding transaction. The former debuted in the NHL … [Read more...] about Kraken Recall John Hayden, Reassign Jacob Melanson, Ben Meyers
Winnipeg Jets To Acquire Brandon Tanev
The Winnipeg Jets aren’t done adding grit to their lineup. TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that the Jets are acquiring bottom-six forward Brandon Tanev from the Seattle Kraken for a 2027 second-round pick. After a six-year hiatus with the Kraken and Pittsburgh Penguins, Tanev returns to the organization that signed him as an undrafted collegiate free agent in 2016. The speedy, … [Read more...] about Winnipeg Jets To Acquire Brandon Tanev
Kraken Recall Tye Kartye, Cale Fleury
The Kraken announced they’ve reinstated winger Tye Kartye from his conditioning loan to AHL Coachella Valley, which managed to avoid us when it was announced on Feb. 27. They’ve also summoned defenseman Cale Fleury from the minors, filling the roster spot they opened in yesterday’s trade with the Lightning. Kartye, 23, was an undrafted free agent signing by Seattle in 2022 and … [Read more...] about Kraken Recall Tye Kartye, Cale Fleury
Seattle Kraken Activate Yanni Gourde, Reassign Ben Meyers
The Seattle Kraken have a healthy roster for the first time since the beginning of the season. Ahead of tonight’s contest against the Minnesota Wild, the Kraken announced they’ve activated Yanni Gourde from the long-term injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, Seattle reassigned Ben Meyers to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. After undergoing surgery … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Activate Yanni Gourde, Reassign Ben Meyers
Kraken Could Try To Sign Yanni Gourde To Contract Extension
The Nashville Predators are reportedly listening to trade offers on veteran center Ryan O’Reilly (as per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic). The Predators aren’t in a hurry to move the 34-year-old as he still has two years left on his current contract at $4.5MM per season and continues to provide strong two-way play, despite his offensive production dipping this season. O’Reilly is … [Read more...] about Kraken Could Try To Sign Yanni Gourde To Contract Extension