The preseason is now officially underway after the Coyotes and Kings played their first of two contests in Australia overnight. Technically, it was the first of three games on the docket for Arizona as they also have split-squad games set for today against St. Louis. With the exhibition season now going, teams will start to begin paring down their rosters in the coming days. … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/23/23
Seattle Kraken Sign Jaxon Castor To PTO
The Seattle Kraken have signed netminder Jaxon Castor to a professional tryout, as their training camp roster (announced yesterday) confirmed he’ll be at the Kraken’s main camp starting next week. Castor is beginning his pro career a tad late at age 26 but does so after a spectacular final collegiate season with St. Cloud State in 2022-23. It was quite a rise for Castor, who … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Sign Jaxon Castor To PTO
Shane Wright Officially Granted Exemption, Can Play In The AHL This Season
Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis has shared that, if Shane Wright doesn’t make the NHL roster, he will be eligible for an AHL assignment. This move was recently speculated by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.Because of these reasons, the OHL has granted Wright an exemption, following conversations between the Kraken, the NHL, and the OHL that date back months ago. These … [Read more...] about Shane Wright Officially Granted Exemption, Can Play In The AHL This Season
Latest On Shane Wright
2022 fourth-overall pick Shane Wright played for three club teams last season, skating in eight NHL games, eight regular-season AHL contests, and 24 games in the OHL. The CHL-NHL transfer agreement stipulated that he could only play in the AHL under very specific circumstances. Wright was allowed to play in 24 games on the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ run to the Calder Cup … [Read more...] about Latest On Shane Wright
Kraken Prospect Eduard Sale Officially Commits To OHL
Dating back to last season, it was expected that winger Eduard Sale would play with OHL Barrie for the 2023-24 campaign. That is now confirmed to be the case as the Colts announced that the Kraken first-rounder has officially committed to the team. The 18-year-old was the 20th overall selection back in June after a season that didn’t help his draft stock. Sale entered the … [Read more...] about Kraken Prospect Eduard Sale Officially Commits To OHL