The Seattle Kraken re-assigned forward prospect Jani Nyman to Ilves in the Finnish Liiga today, according to a team announcement. The move solidifies Nyman’s home for next season and returns him to the organization where he’s spent the past six seasons developing. Seattle selected the 18-year-old right winger with the 49th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. After a strong … [Read more...] about Kraken Re-Assign Jani Nyman To Finland
Kraken Unable To Buy Out Chris Driedger In Post-Arbitration Window
One of the oft-overlooked benefits of heading to arbitration with a player is some potential additional salary cap flexibility in the form of a second buyout. It’s a window granted to teams for a 48-hour period beginning three days after they settle their last arbitration case. The Seattle Kraken did so with defenseman Vince Dunn today, inking him to a rather significant … [Read more...] about Kraken Unable To Buy Out Chris Driedger In Post-Arbitration Window
Seattle Kraken Extend Vince Dunn
6:17 p.m.: Per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Dunn’s new contract will come in at a four-year deal worth $29.4MM, or $7.35MM per season. It’s top-pairing money for the Kraken’s number-one defender, who could very well exceed that contract’s value if he continues on his current path. CapFriendly reports the breakdown of the deal is as follows: 2023-24: $9MM salary 2024-25: $8MM … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Extend Vince Dunn
Seattle Kraken Extend Head Coach Dave Hakstol
The Seattle Kraken have announced that they’ve signed head coach Dave Hakstol to a contract extension that will keep him with the club through the 2025-26 season. No financial details have been released at this time but the two-year contract gives the 54-year-old some security coming on the heels of the first 100-point season in franchise history. Hakstol led the franchise to a … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Extend Head Coach Dave Hakstol
Seattle Kraken Expected To Sign Eduard Sale
The Seattle Kraken are reportedly close to signing their first-round pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, Eduard Sale, to a three-year entry-level contract. The contract will reportedly have an AAV of $950K each season, and pay Sale a base salary of $855K (Tweet Link). At the time of the 2022 NHL Draft, Sale had already made some noise as a potential top-10 selection this year. During … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Expected To Sign Eduard Sale