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NHL Predictions: Oct. 17 With Philadelphia Flyers At Seattle Kraken

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Seattle Kraken Finding Rhythm Under Coach Dan Bylsma

Whenever a team brings on a new head coach, everyone holds their breath. How much success and failure actually rides on the coach remains a fun debate topic for any professional sport.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Kraken ride four-goal third period to win over Predators

Jaden Schwartz, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jared McCann and Adam Larsson each had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Kraken scored four third-period goals to defeat the host Nashville Predators 7-3 on Tuesday.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / October 14

Monday Musings: Early season thoughts

The Kraken capped off the first week of the season with a 0-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday night. In their first three games of the regular season, they managed just two out of a possible six points in the standings.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / October 14

Three Takeaways – Two “critical errors” doom Kraken in 2-0 loss to Stars

For the second night in a row, the Kraken looked sluggish out of the gate and found themselves in a 2-0 hole, this time against the Dallas Stars. They did battle back to tilt the ice more in their favor for good portions of the second and third periods, but they couldn’t any of their 25 shots past Dallas backup goalie Casey DeSmith.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Kraken bid to build off 'character win' in clash vs. Stars

It seems the Seattle Kraken made the right choice when they named Jordan Eberle the second captain in franchise history. Eberle scored twice in regulation and the winner in the shootout as the Kraken recorded a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night in St.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Kraken top Wild in shootout to pick up first win of season

Jordan Eberle scored two goals in regulation and notched the decisive goal in the shootout round to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night in St.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Shane Wright still has what it takes to be a big contributor for Kraken

Wright is hoping to flash some of the talent that made scouts salivate over him when he was in junior.

One player to watch on all 32 AHL teams in 2024-25

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / October 10

Kraken Forward Generating Interest

The Seattle Kraken are attempting to bring winning hockey back to their city. After a playoff berth during the team's second season in the NHL, they took a considerable step back last year.

Vince Dunn News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Kraken’s Vince Dunn drops ‘proud’ reaction to Jessica Campbell’s historic moment

History unfolded in Seattle Tuesday as the Seattle Kraken played their season-opener against the St. Louis Blues. The Kraken lost the game 3-2, but there was plenty to cheer about for the Seattle crowd.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Joey D’Accord Signs 5-Yr, $25 M Extension with Seattle Kraken

Joey D’Accord has been locked up by the Seattle Kraken, signing a five-year extension worth $25 million on Wednesday. The new deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $5 million, which some are calling a great deal for the netminder, but a bit of a gamble for the Kraken.

Joel Daccord News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Kraken sign Joey Daccord to five-year, $5 million AAV contract

As Elliotte Friedman first reported, the Seattle Kraken have signed goaltender Joey Daccord to a five-year, $25 million contract extension. As per details of the contract, Daccord will have an average annual value (AAV) of $5 million per season.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / October 9

Report: Kraken Nearing Extension With Top Goalie

The Seattle Kraken were aggressive this summer in pursuit of improving their lineup. The team brought in two Stanley Cup-winning veterans to bolster their lineup, signing Chandler Stephenson and Brandon Montour to hefty contracts in free agency.

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

Seattle Kraken First Impressions in Opening Night Loss

After big spending this summer, and an overhaul behind the bench, the Seattle Kraken began their season Tuesday afternoon. Despite a strong showing, they dropped their home opener by a final score of 3-2.

Seattle Kraken News / Inside The Rink / October 8

Kraken Leadership Core Gets a Revamp

The Seattle Kraken have been without a captain since Mark Girodano was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs following the Kraken’s inaugural season. Since then, the Kraken have utilized a leadership group consisting of four alternate captains, Jaden Schwartz, Adam Larsson, Yanni Gourde and Jordan Eberle.

Jordan Eberle News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8

Seattle Kraken Name Jordan Eberle as New Captain

As the NHL regular season gets underway, the Seattle Kraken announced that Jordan Eberle is the team’s new captain. He is just the second captain in team history.

Seattle Kraken News / Yardbarker / October 8

Kraken assistant makes history as first woman to coach in NHL game

When the Seattle Kraken opened their 2024-25 season on Tuesday afternoon against the St. Louis Blues, there was some big history made behind their bench.

Watch: Panthers raise Stanley Cup banner, then score two quick goals

Panthers agree to megadeal with key forward from Cup-winning team

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Watch: Bruins player accidentally slashes official during skirmish

Red Wings push back puck drop of opener due to Tigers' playoff game

Seattle Kraken News / Hockey Patrol / October 8

Kraken Coach Jessica Campbell Set to Make History in Season Opener

Seattle Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell made history today as she became the first woman to serve as a coach for a regular-season NHL game. The Kraken are kicking their season off this afternoon as they host the St.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / October 8

Kraken Coach Makes NHL History

The Seattle Kraken opened their 2024-25 season by naming a new captain in Jordan Eberle, but they also made history when the puck hit the ice. When the Kraken hit the ice for their first game of the season, assistant coach Jessica Campbell became the first woman to ever coach an NHL game.

Seattle Kraken News / Hockey Patrol / October 8

Seattle Kraken name new captain as the successor to Mark Giordano

The Seattle Kraken have a new captain following Mark Giordano's departure. They have just named Jordan Eberle as the man to lead the charge going forward.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

Three Maple Leafs players injured late in preseason

Three Maple Leafs players dealing with injuries late in preseason

All three players seem to be locks for Toronto’s lineup when healthy, plenty of reason to be cautious with just one preseason matchup against Detroit remaining on their calendar.

Matthew Knies Is a Perfect Fit for Maple Leafs’ Top Line

Wild Theory on Tavares’ Captaincy Removal a New Low for Leafs

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Avalanche release veteran left winger

He was attempting to land his second contract in Colorado on a PTO as a fourth-line piece.

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Adam Larsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9

Kraken nearing four-year extension with key defenseman

The fourth overall pick of the 2011 NHL Draft originally came to the Kraken organization during the 2021 Expansion Draft from the Edmonton Oilers.

Predicting the Kraken’s 2024-25 Stats Leaders

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

Matthew Beniers News / Yardbarker / August 20

Kraken center primed for big year after signing extension

Kraken center primed for bounce-back season after signing seven-year extension

After winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL's best rookie, he cooled off in 2023. In 77 games, he recorded 37 points with only 15 goals with a negative plus-minus (minus-11).

Oilers decline to match offer sheets, leading to rarest of NHL moves

Oilers acquire defenseman from Blues

Flyers place former first-round pick on unconditional waivers

Canucks testing goaltender market amid star's injury

Golden Knights sign veteran winger