Kraken

Brandon Montour (62) of the Seattle Kraken reacts as Marcus Johansson (90) of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his goal with Matt Boldy (12) of the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on December 08, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Late goal hands Kraken sixth straight loss

The big hit on Mats Zuccarello in the first period…

 

The Seattle Kraken begin the NHL regular season on Oct. 9. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Seattle Kraken enter season with low expectations

Over the summer, only three fan bases had less confidence in their…

  • Sep 23, 2025
  • By Dom Luszczyszyn, Sean Gentille and Shayna Goldman, The Athletic
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Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment passes the puck as Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak (27) applies pressure during the third period in Game 1 of Western Conference finals on May 21, 2025, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool / The Dallas Morning News / Tribune News Services)

Kraken trade acquire forward Mason Marchment

The Dallas Stars announced they have traded forward Mason Marchment to the…

  • Jun 20, 2025
  • Lia Assimakopoulos, The Dallas Morning News, Tribune News Services
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Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) skates in from of fans at Climate Pledge Arena. (Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Kraken slash ticket prices for next season

A couple of years ago, the Seattle Kraken’s top business executives sat in an office and gazed upon a ceramic whiteboard. Workshopped ideas for sustaining… Continue reading

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) skates in from of fans at Climate Pledge Arena. (Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Brandon Tanev (13) of the Seattle Kraken skates against the New York Rangers during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Kraken trade Tanev to Winnepeg

The Winnipeg Jets made two trades in rapid succession a couple of hours before Friday’s NHL trade deadline. In the first, the Jets acquired defenseman… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2025
  • Josh Yohe and Murat Ates, The Athletic
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Brandon Tanev (13) of the Seattle Kraken skates against the New York Rangers during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (37), on the ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who traded for him Wednesday, during first period action at Amalie Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Tampa.

Kraken reportedly trade Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand

Tampa Bay will send Seattle two future first-round picks, second-round pick.

  • Mar 5, 2025
  • By Sarah Jean Maher, Pierre LeBrun and Joe Smith, The Athletic
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Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (37), on the ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who traded for him Wednesday, during first period action at Amalie Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Tampa.

Kraken road trip ends with ‘embarrassing’ blowout loss

Joey Daccord received zero help to commemorate the 100th appearance in goal in his Kraken career. Instead, Daccord’s memory of hitting the… Continue reading

Kraken rally to force overtime, fall in shootout

Streaking Red Wings too much for young Kraken lineup that showed some promise.

Dan Vladar (80) of the Calgary Flames looks to make a save against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena on Feb. 2, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Early Kraken power-play goal disallowed in fall to Flames

Joey Daccord made 32 saves as the Kraken fell behind by three goals Sunday night, then tried to fight their way back. Two… Continue reading

Dan Vladar (80) of the Calgary Flames looks to make a save against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena on Feb. 2, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Kraken breakdowns costly in loss to Ducks

Philipp Grubauer has become an easy target to describe the underachievement of the Kraken over the past two seasons. Some of it is fair criticism,… Continue reading

Kraken take advantage of young Sabres goalie

Buffalo Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi is putting together a terrific season in the AHL. He’s 12-3-2 with a .913 save percentage, 2.33 goals-against average… Continue reading

Seattle Kraken players change lines as assistant coach Jessica Campbell looks on during the first period against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (Andrew Mills / Tribune News Services)

Kraken mounts late rally to beat Penguins

Seattle scores 3 goals in third period for another comeback.

Seattle Kraken players change lines as assistant coach Jessica Campbell looks on during the first period against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (Andrew Mills / Tribune News Services)
Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) attempts to block a shot by the Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski, not pictured, during the second period at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Kraken drop fourth straight with sloppy loss to Blue Jackets

Defensive breakdowns and turnovers lead to 6-2 loss at Columbus.

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) attempts to block a shot by the Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski, not pictured, during the second period at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Kraken honor late owner David Bonderman before beating Bruins

Jared McCann remembered back to the first time he was supposed to meet Kraken owner David Bonderman after he was selected by the… Continue reading

Flyers center Ryan Poehling (right) skates after the puck past Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Kraken are currently 11-10 with one overtime loss through 22 games of the 2024-25 season. (Yong Kim/Tribune News Service)

Kraken continue to preach need to be more aggressive taking shots

Seattle downed Anaheim, 3-2, on Monday.

Flyers center Ryan Poehling (right) skates after the puck past Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Kraken are currently 11-10 with one overtime loss through 22 games of the 2024-25 season. (Yong Kim/Tribune News Service)
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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.

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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.
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.

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)

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)