The Kraken announced that longtime NHL scout and executive Ryan Jankowski has been hired as an assistant general manager ahead of the 2025-26 season. They didn’t provide much detail on Jankowski’s exact role, but he’ll presumably serve at the top of their scouting hierarchy above director of pro scouting Dave Baseggio and director of amateur scouting Robert Kron. Now 51, the … [Read more...] about Kraken Hire Ryan Jankowski As Assistant General Manager
Summer Synopsis: Seattle Kraken
With training camps now less than a month away, the bulk of the heavy lifting has been done from a roster perspective. Most unrestricted free agents have found new homes, the arbitration period has come and gone, and the trade market has cooled. Accordingly, it’s a good time to take a look at what each team has accomplished this offseason. Next up is a look at Seattle. When … [Read more...] about Summer Synopsis: Seattle Kraken
What Should The Kraken Do With Philipp Grubauer?
In their inaugural season, the Seattle Kraken believed they had found their franchise goalie for the foreseeable future by signing Philipp Grubauer to a six-year, $35.4MM contract. Grubauer was coming off an impressive season with the Colorado Avalanche, managing a 30-9-1 record in 40 games with a .922 SV%, finishing third place in Vezina Trophy voting. Unfortunately, the … [Read more...] about What Should The Kraken Do With Philipp Grubauer?
Kraken’s Ollie Josephson Commits To North Dakota
Seattle Kraken center prospect Ollie Josephson has committed to the University of North Dakota for the 2025-26 season. He will move to the United States after spending the last three seasons with the WHL’s Red Deer Rebels. Seattle drafted Josephson in the fourth-round of the 2024 draft. Josephson lived up to his claim as a top juniors prosect by carving out a high-impact role … [Read more...] about Kraken’s Ollie Josephson Commits To North Dakota
Seattle Kraken Sign Ryker Evans To Two-Year Deal
The Seattle Kraken have come to terms with their lone remaining restricted free agent. According to a team announcement, the Kraken have signed defenseman Ryker Evans to a two-year, $4.1MM ($2.05MM AAV) contract through the 2026-27 NHL season. The Kraken selected Evans with the 35th overall pick of the 2021 NHL Draft. He was coming off a solid, albeit shortened, year with the … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Sign Ryker Evans To Two-Year Deal