As even most mid-tier free agents are now off the market, it’s a good time to look at how each team has fared on the free agent market this offseason. We’re publishing a list of one-way signings (i.e., likelier to start the season on the NHL roster) by team, per division, to keep you updated on NHL player movement since the new league year began on July 1. Asterisked players … [Read more...] about August Free Agency Update: Pacific Division
Kraken Draft Pick Kyle Jackson Signs AHL Deal
The AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds have signed one of their parent club’s prospects, forward Kyle Jackson, to an AHL contract for the 2023-24 season, according to a team announcement. Jackson will begin his pro career in the Seattle Kraken organization without burning a year of his NHL entry-level contract and suit up for the AHL’s defending Western Conference champions next … [Read more...] about Kraken Draft Pick Kyle Jackson Signs AHL Deal
A Case For Joey Daccord To Win The Backup Goalie Battle
Seattle is one of the teams where the backup goalie is not yet set in stone for next season with veteran Chris Driedger set to battle the recently re-signed Joey Daccord for the spot. Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times suggests that the Kraken would be better off with Daccord in the second-string position from an organizational depth perspective since there’s much less of a risk … [Read more...] about A Case For Joey Daccord To Win The Backup Goalie Battle
Seattle To Bid For 2026 World Juniors
Seattle will be entering a bid to host the 2026 World Juniors, reports NHL Network’s Jon Morosi (Twitter link). If their proposal is accepted, Climate Pledge Arena – the home of the Kraken – would be one of the host facilities which means the Kraken would be eyeing a long road trip during the event. A decision on the host city for the event is expected later this year. … [Read more...] about Seattle To Bid For 2026 World Juniors
Dunn: Chance To Land One More Big Contract Later Played Role In Four-Year Term
Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn met with the media today including Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times following his four-year, $29.4MM contract from last week. The medium-term agreement raised some eyebrows and Dunn acknowledged that a factor was the possibility to try to land another sizable deal when he’s 30 in what should be a bigger salary cap environment. Dunn did make it … [Read more...] about Dunn: Chance To Land One More Big Contract Later Played Role In Four-Year Term