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The Seattle Kraken have taken care of an important piece of off-season business. News emerged that the Kraken have signed Kaapo Kakko to an extension, thus avoiding arbitration. The deal is for three years and $13.575 million in total. This contract carries an average cap hit of $4.525 million per season and runs through the end of the 2027-28 season. Seattle and Kaapo Kakko … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Sign Key RFA Forward to Extension and Avoid Arbitration

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come. Last Word on Hockey’s Summer series looks at these defining moments. Today, we feature the defining moments of the Seattle Kraken.  The Defining Moments of the … [Read more...] about Summer Series: The Defining Moments of the Seattle Kraken

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the dog days of summer. However, there’s still plenty of work for general managers. Many major signings have happened. However, there are still a number of free agents that need new deals. These free agents are of the the restricted variety. Talks can be slow at times, but executives are working to make these … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Update on Seattle Kraken RFA Defender

The Seattle Kraken have signed one of their defencemen of the future today. Ryker Evans signs an extension to show that, not only the team, but also himself, believes his future and the team’s success. It is a two-year deal, with an average annual value of $2.05 million. Seattle Kraken Young Defenceman Ryker Evans Signs an Extension Today Evans is a 23-year-old, coming off of … [Read more...] about The Seattle Kraken Sign One of Their Top Young Defencemen

Welcome to your 2025 NHL Entry Draft Headquarters right here at Last Word On Sports and Top Shelf Prospects. We have you covered with everything you will need to be ready for the big event. Today, we bring you Part Two of our 2025 NHL Draft Grades.  Be sure to bookmark the site, follow our prospect writers Ben Kerr and Chase Windsor, and spread the word for the site that will … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Entry Draft Grades: Part Three