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The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Justin Danforth (17) shoots against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

Kraken score 5 unanswered to dump Blue Jackets

Seattle rebounds from rough first period.

 

Silvertips’ Kaden Hammell gets a shot on goal during the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

How future Kraken players are faring so far this season

Silvertips’ Kaden Hammell and Julius Miettinen are among prospects performing well.

 

Ron Francis attempting to get Kraken back on track

Seattle’s GM building talent pipeline for the future.

 

Kraken’s Jessica Campbell is not taking opportunity lightly

NHL’s first woman assistant hopes to open doors for more female hockey coaches.

The Winnipeg Jets’ Alex Iafallo (9) skates after the puck as the Seattle Kraken’s Yanni Gourde (37) pursues the play during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Beniers scores twice, but Kraken lose to league-best Jets

Winnepeg, the only unbeaten team in the NHL, bests Seattle in overtime.

The Winnipeg Jets’ Alex Iafallo (9) skates after the puck as the Seattle Kraken’s Yanni Gourde (37) pursues the play during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
The Seattle Kraken’s Brandon Montour (62) attempts to block a shot in front of goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Kraken’s winning streak halted at home by Avalanche

Colorado’s Kiviranta scores twice to end Seattle’s three-game win streak.

The Seattle Kraken’s Brandon Montour (62) attempts to block a shot in front of goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Montour is shouldering heavy workload early in Kraken tenure

Scoring barrage continues for Kraken with 6-4 win Thursday.

Wright settling in, looking for first goal as Kraken regular

Kraken head home after win in Nashville

Jordan Kyrou (25) of the St. Louis Blues celebrates his goal during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images/Tribune News Services)

Vorel: the Kraken must work to regain fan momentum

Winning is important in Seattle’s competitive sports market.

Jordan Kyrou (25) of the St. Louis Blues celebrates his goal during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images/Tribune News Services)
Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) stop a shot against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL game at the FLA Live Arena on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Sunrise, Fl. (David Santiago / Tribune News Service)

Here is what Kraken will face in the Pacific Division this season

Seattle went 2-4 in preseason play.

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) stop a shot against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL game at the FLA Live Arena on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Sunrise, Fl. (David Santiago / Tribune News Service)
Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins tries to score on Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken during the first period at the Garden. (Matt Stone / Boston Herald / Tribunes News Services)

Kraken sign goalie Joey Daccord to 5-year extension

Daccord had a breakout season last year as a full-time goalie

  • Oct 9, 2024
  • Rebecca Tauber, Shayna Goldman and Thomas Drance, The Athletic
  • SportsHockeyKraken
Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins tries to score on Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken during the first period at the Garden. (Matt Stone / Boston Herald / Tribunes News Services)
Matty Beniers (10) of the Seattle Kraken celebrates his goal with the bench against the Arizona Coyotes in the second period at Mullett Arena on April 10, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. (Zac BonDurant / Getty Images /Tribune News Services)

Kraken, Matty Beniers agree on 7-year contract extension

Seattle’s first-round pick in 2021 will get a $50 million deal.

Matty Beniers (10) of the Seattle Kraken celebrates his goal with the bench against the Arizona Coyotes in the second period at Mullett Arena on April 10, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. (Zac BonDurant / Getty Images /Tribune News Services)
Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson (20) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Flames at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt / Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Chandler Stephenson’s deal about broader Kraken goals rather than dollar value

The former Golden Knights centerman signed a seven-year deal for $6.25 million with Seattle last week.

Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson (20) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Flames at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
NHL.com Jessica Campbell has been hired as a Seattle Kraken assistant coach and stands to become the first woman behind a bench in NHL history when the hockey season opens in October.

Kraken name Jessica Campbell the NHL’s first woman assistant coach

The 32-year-old strives to ‘carry this torch’ and ‘be a representation to women with the same goals.’

NHL.com Jessica Campbell has been hired as a Seattle Kraken assistant coach and stands to become the first woman behind a bench in NHL history when the hockey season opens in October.
Berkly Catton is selected by the Seattle Kraken with the eight overall pick during the first round of the NHL Draft at Sphere on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Bruce Bennett / Tribune News Service)

Why the Kraken must add more offense despite wave-making moves

Seattle added Montour and Stephenson on Monday to help bring in a veteran presence.

Berkly Catton is selected by the Seattle Kraken with the eight overall pick during the first round of the NHL Draft at Sphere on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Bruce Bennett / Tribune News Service)

Why now is right time for Dan Bylsma to take Kraken’s reins

Seattle’s new coach, who was last an NHL bench boss in 2017, has regained his joy for coaching.

Seattle Kraken announce Dan Bylsma as new head coach

Bylsma, a former NHL head coach and Stanley Cup winner, has been coaching Seattle’s AHL affiliate.

  • May 28, 2024
  • Shayna Goldman, Rob Rossi and Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic
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How Sonics’ return would fit under Kraken’s new umbrella co.

Sources indicate Kraken ownership is preparing to bring the NBA back to Seattle.

Seattle Kraken defensemen Jamie Oleksiak (24) and Will Borgen (3) celebrate a goal by center Matty Beniers (10) against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Jeffrey T. Barnes / The Associated Press)

Kraken leaving ROOT Sports for new TV and streaming deals

Seattle’s NHL games are moving to KING 5 and KONG, where they’ll be free for local viewers.

Seattle Kraken defensemen Jamie Oleksiak (24) and Will Borgen (3) celebrate a goal by center Matty Beniers (10) against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Jeffrey T. Barnes / The Associated Press)
Seattle Kraken coach Dave Hakstol’s status remains in question after the team missed the playoffs. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kraken GM leaves open possibility of changes

Ron Francis was mum about coach Dave Hakstol’s status after Seattle missed the playoffs.

Seattle Kraken coach Dave Hakstol’s status remains in question after the team missed the playoffs. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)