After being out with injury for nearly two months, Philipp Grubauer will make his return to the ice for the Seattle Kraken, as the team announced they had activated the netminder off injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the team has reassigned goaltender Chris Driedger to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. For most teams across the league, seeing … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Activate Philipp Grubauer, Reassign Chris Driedger
Pacific Notes: Kraken, Greer, Thrun
The Seattle Kraken have activated Matthew Beniers off of injured reserve. The former second-overall pick is expected to make his return to the Kraken lineup on Friday, after missing the team’s last five games. Jaden Schwartz and Eeli Tolvanen are expected to be game-time decisions, per Mike Benton of Kraken Audio Network. Getting this trio of players back will be substantial … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kraken, Greer, Thrun
Seattle Kraken Send Down John Hayden
Having been recalled a few days ago on January 19th, the Seattle Kraken have returned forward John Hayden to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, per a team announcement. Over the callup, Hayden went scoreless in two games for Seattle, and will now return to a Firebirds team where he has four goals and 10 points in 33 games. In a similar role this season within … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Send Down John Hayden
Vince Dunn Returns, Matthew Beniers and Philipp Grubauer Questionable On Wednesday
Vince Dunn is slated to return to the Seattle Kraken lineup on Wednesday, while Matthew Beniers is expected to remain out, team radio host Mike Benton relays. Both players have missed the last four games, and their absences have been felt – with Seattle losing all four and getting outscored 15-5. … [Read more...] about Vince Dunn Returns, Matthew Beniers and Philipp Grubauer Questionable On Wednesday
Oliver Bjorkstrand Out For Personal Reasons
Kate Shefte of Seattle Times Sports reported that Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand had missed the team’s practice today due to personal reasons. With a game tomorrow night against the Chicago Blackhawks, it is unclear if Bjorkstrand will be in the lineup or not. As the Kraken’s lone All-Star representative, Bjorkstrand is putting together quite the season, scoring 12 … [Read more...] about Oliver Bjorkstrand Out For Personal Reasons