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Seattle Kraken's Jaycob Megna (44) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders won 4-0. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kraken stay quiet, no extra moves at NHL trade deadline

Seattle GM Ron Francis says the team believes in the current group.

 

Seattle Kraken forward Brandon Tanev skates with the puck during an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-1. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Tanev’s effort endears him to Kraken teammates

“He can fly around all night,” teammate Will Borgen said.

 

Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers, left, skates against Tampa Bay Lightning forward Alex Killorn during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Surprising Kraken in thick of playoff race in West

After an underwhelming expansion season, Seattle has posted a 29-15-5 record heading into the All-Star break.

 

Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers skates with the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Seattle. The Canadiens won 4-2. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Kraken notebook: Beniers earns 1st NHL All-Star selection

Also, 1st-round pick Shane Wright reassigned to juniors.

Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers skates with the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Seattle. The Canadiens won 4-2. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
The Pittsburgh Penguins play against the Boston Bruins during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Fenway Park, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NHL announces Winter Classic in 2024 will be at T-Mobile Park

The Seattle Kraken will host the Vegas Golden Knights in the annual outdoor hockey showcase.

The Pittsburgh Penguins play against the Boston Bruins during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Fenway Park, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle skates with the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Seattle. The Canadiens won 4-2. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Kraken’s Eberle has mastered lost NHL art

Using the ‘Modano curve,’ the forward has one of the best backhanded shots in the league.

Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle skates with the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Seattle. The Canadiens won 4-2. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Kraken still waiting on Bjorkstrand to become high-scoring self

Seattle’s winger hasn’t shown the offensive prowess he displayed last season with Columbus.

Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle, left, celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Kraken earn major win over Golden Knights

Andre Burakovsky scores twice to help Seattle come out on top in a battle of the Pacific Division’s top teams.

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle, left, celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds, a Seattle Kraken affiliate.

Kraken’s AHL affiliate set to play in Everett on Friday

Coachella Valley will face Calgary and a pair of former Silvertips icons in a regular-season game at Angel of the Winds Arena.

The AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds, a Seattle Kraken affiliate.
Seattle Kraken center Ryan Donato (9) and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jamie Drysdale (6) trip while vying for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Kraken blow late 2-goal lead, fall to Duck in OT in opener

Troy Terry beats Philipp Grubauer in overtime as Seattle opens its season with a disappointing 5-4 loss to Anaheim.

Seattle Kraken center Ryan Donato (9) and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jamie Drysdale (6) trip while vying for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Angel of the Winds Arena stands ready and waiting Friday afternoon for Kraken fans to arrive for the preseason game against the Edmondton Oilers. (Jake Goldstein-Street / The Herald)

Kraken’s new AHL affiliate set to play game in Everett

The Coachella Valley Firebirds take the ice at Angel of the Winds Arena on Oct. 28.

Angel of the Winds Arena stands ready and waiting Friday afternoon for Kraken fans to arrive for the preseason game against the Edmondton Oilers. (Jake Goldstein-Street / The Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets' Oliver Bjorkstrand plays against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Patterson: In trade for Bjorkstrand, Kraken add WHL legend

The 27-year-old forward tormented the Silvertips, and the rest of the WHL, during his stellar junior career.

Columbus Blue Jackets' Oliver Bjorkstrand plays against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky is congratulated for his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Kraken ink winger Burakovsky to 5-year deal

The Stanley Cup champion headlined a busy 1st day of free agency for Seattle.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky is congratulated for his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Shane Wright poses for photos after being selected by the Seattle Kraken with the fourth pick in the NHL hockey draft in Montreal on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kraken select Wright with No. 4 pick in NHL draft

The 18-year-old Canadian center was frequently projected to go No. 1.

Shane Wright poses for photos after being selected by the Seattle Kraken with the fourth pick in the NHL hockey draft in Montreal on Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
FILE - Germany's assistant coach Jessica Campbell stands behind players on the German bench during the group A Hockey World Championship match between France and Germany in Helsinki, Finland, Monday May 16, 2022. The Coachella Valley Firebirds have hired Jessica Campbell as the American Hockey League’s first female assistant coach. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Kraken AHL team hires 1st female assistant in league history

Jessica Campbell will be behind the bench for the Coachella Valley Firebirds next season.

FILE - Germany's assistant coach Jessica Campbell stands behind players on the German bench during the group A Hockey World Championship match between France and Germany in Helsinki, Finland, Monday May 16, 2022. The Coachella Valley Firebirds have hired Jessica Campbell as the American Hockey League’s first female assistant coach. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer and teammates hold stuffed salmon before tossing them to fans after an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken won 3-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Kraken get 4th overall pick in NHL draft

Seattle had the third-best odds heading into the lottery and slid down one spot.

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer and teammates hold stuffed salmon before tossing them to fans after an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken won 3-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) looks to pass against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Kraken hope late success will carry into next season

Seattle went 10-12-0 over the final 22 games of an otherwise disappointing inaugural season.

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) looks to pass against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Kraken center Alex Wennberg, left and defenseman Carson Soucy (28) embrace left wing Jared McCann after he scored against the Dallas Stars during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Kraken deliver blow to Stars’ playoff push

Seattle delivered one of its strongest performances this season in a 4-1 victory.

Seattle Kraken center Alex Wennberg, left and defenseman Carson Soucy (28) embrace left wing Jared McCann after he scored against the Dallas Stars during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde, second from left, is congratulated by defenseman Carson Soucy (28) and center Colin Blackwell (43) after scoring his second goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of an NHL Hockey game Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-2. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Trade deadline selloff lands Kraken haul of future draft picks

Seattle picked up 10 picks and two players after a flurry of deals over the past week.

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde, second from left, is congratulated by defenseman Carson Soucy (28) and center Colin Blackwell (43) after scoring his second goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of an NHL Hockey game Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-2. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano holds his stick during warmups before an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. Giordano was honored before the game for his 1000th career NHL game, which took place March 5, 2022 on the road against the Washington Capitals. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Kraken trade Giordano, Blackwell to Leafs for draft picks

Seattle received second-round picks in 2022 and 2023 and third-rounder in 2024.

Seattle Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano holds his stick during warmups before an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. Giordano was honored before the game for his 1000th career NHL game, which took place March 5, 2022 on the road against the Washington Capitals. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)