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Here are five players from the 2022-23 NHL rookie class who are looking for a big third year.

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

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

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 24

Pressure Cooker: Which Western Conference players are on the hot seat in 2024-25?

It’s time to crank up the heat, starting in the Western Conference.

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz

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

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / August 20

Former Calder Trophy Winner Signs New Contract With Seattle

The Seattle Kraken get a big piece of business done for the franchise. Star forward Matthew Beniers signs a new contract with the club. Beniers‘ contract has been agreed as a seven-year deal at $7.14M AAV.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 20

Kraken agree to terms with top RFA center, first-ever pick

The soon-to-be 22-year-old has spent his brief NHL career as the expected future face of the Kraken. He wasn’t just the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft; he was the first selection in Kraken history.

Seattle Kraken’s 2024-25 Forward Lines Predictions

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

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

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / June 10

NHL Rumours: Seattle Kraken Starting Talks With Young Centre

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The Stanley Cup Final is underway, but there is plenty of hot stove action around the rest of the league. Teams are getting ready for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and the start of free agency on July 1st.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Kraken begin extension talks with former first-round pick

The Kraken has begun preliminary contract discussions with top pending restricted free agent Matty Beniers.

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

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

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Free-agent focus for the Seattle Kraken

Let's continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free-agent situation for the Kraken.

Free-agent focus for the St. Louis Blues

Free-agent focus for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Free-agent focus for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

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

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

Offseason checklist for the Seattle Kraken

What must the Seattle Kraken do this offseason to take the next step forward as a franchise?

Agent Chris Armstrong could join Utah NHL club in senior management role

Controversial coach remains ineligible despite NHL interest

NHL Notebook: ‘Everything is on the table’ for Maple Leafs

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

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Trade-deadline primer for the Seattle Kraken

With the All-Star break in the rearview, the trade deadline looms large. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? Let's take a look around the league with the Seattle Kraken.

Kraken top Bruins as Boston plays another OT game

Trade-deadline primer: Philadelphia Flyers

Trade-deadline primer for the Ottawa Senators

The best possible fictional hockey team

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

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 12, 2023

Which contract negotiations will define the 2023-24 NHL season?

The NHL regular season is underway, and we can focus on the actual hockey…right? Of course not.

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 10, 2023

Previewing 2024 NHL restricted free-agent class

Similarly to the exciting talent that is currently projected to hit the open market next summer, the restricted free-agent market carries some big names as well.

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

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

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26, 2023

Full list of 2022-23 NHL award winners

The NHL Awards were given out Monday in Nashville. The ceremony kicks off what should be a busy week as teams continue to prepare for the NHL entry draft and free agency which begins on July 1.

Nashville hosts NHL players and draft picks

Bruins NHL Awards recap: Bergeron, Ullmark, Montgomery win

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Most points in an NHL season' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26, 2023

Kraken forward Matty Beniers wins the Calder Memorial Trophy

Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers has been crowned the Calder Memorial Trophy winner as the league’s top rookie. Beniers edged out Edmonton Oilers netminder Stuart Skinner and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power for the award.

Three teams that could steal the show in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft

First-round 2023 NHL mock draft

Connor Bedard No. 1 followed by intrigue at NHL Draft

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The 'Most points in an NHL season' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22, 2023

An offseason checklist for the Seattle Kraken

2022-23 was a storybook campaign for the fresh-off-expansion Seattle Kraken.

Goalie matchmaker: Picking destinations for 2023's top free agents

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

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

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 17, 2023

The top 10 rookies of the 2023 NHL playoffs

The top 10 rookies of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs

The Stanley Cup playoffs can be a rookie’s playhouse. It’s uncharted territory for the game’s next top stars. No other playoffs prepare you for the grind and hustle required to succeed in one of the most grueling postseasons around.

Who are the most interesting NHL RFAs going into the offseason?

Ron Hainsey promoted to NHLPA’s assistant executive director position

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3, 2023

NHL announces finalists for Calder Trophy

NHL announces three finalists for Calder Trophy

The finalists for the Calder Trophy, awarded annually to the best rookie in the NHL, are Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power and Seattle Kraken center Matthew Beniers.

Edmonton Oilers’ Goalie Stuart Skinner is Built for Playoff Success

What will the goaltending battle look like for Vegas and Edmonton?

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Most points in an NHL season' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 16, 2023

Calder Trophy: Stuart Skinner, Matias Maccelli, Wyatt Johnston making race interesting

We’ve got a month left in the regular season, so we’ve got a solid look at how the Calder Trophy race is shaping up. Here’s a look at 10 freshmen you need to know.

Ranking the five-year windows for all 32 NHL teams

The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 1, 2023

Calder Trophy update: Say hello to Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

After a few spot starts over the past few seasons, Luukkonen was excellent in January and a big reason why the Sabres could make the playoffs.

Chandler Stephenson named to All-Star Game, replacing Matty Beniers

Ranking the five-year windows for all 32 NHL teams

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 27, 2023

Seattle Kraken C Matty Beniers out for this weekend's games

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol has confirmed that Matty Beniers will not be made available for the team’s games against Calgary and Columbus this weekend.

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

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

Kraken aim to continue historic pace vs. Flames

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18, 2023

January Calder Trophy watch: Forwards

Several players are off to fantastic starts in their NHL careers and currently lead the pack in the race for the Calder Trophy.

Top 10 performers from the NHL’s 2022 UFA class

Should Winnipeg be aggressive at the trade deadline?

NHL mid-season Vezina power rankings: Linus Ullmark sits No. 1

Ranking the five-year windows for all 32 NHL teams

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

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22, 2022

What your team is thankful for: Seattle Kraken

The key pieces of a quick turnaround after a disappointing inaugural season highlight what the Kraken are thankful for this season.

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

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

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 1, 2022

December NHL Calder Trophy update: Logan Thompson, Matty Beniers highlight rookie crop

With every team now over the 20-game hump, we’re essentially a quarter of the way into the 2022-23 NHL campaign. That’s a solid sample size, and one that has given us a clear indication of who will be the top fighters for the Calder Trophy race.

Watch: Lightning star Steven Stamkos hits 1,000-point milestone

Red Wings place Tyler Bertuzzi on IR

Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner has entered the Hart Trophy chat

Alex Formenton ineligible to play in NHL for rest of season

Ranking every team's five-year window

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 12, 2022

The Daily Faceoff Show: Which NCAA import will have the biggest immediate NHL impact?

With the 2021-22 NCAA season in the books, several star college players turned pro and joined the franchises that drafted them.

Kraken sign 2021 No. 2 overall pick Matty Beniers

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

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

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 17, 2021

Team USA 2022 WJC Players to Watch

The 2022 World Junior Championship is right around the corner, beginning on Dec 24 and finishing up on Jan 5, 2022. For Team USA, they have taken the biggest step ahead of their first game against Slovakia on Dec 26, selecting their final roster.