The arbitration hearing dates for the few remaining unsettled cases have been finalized, PuckPedia reports: F Kaapo Kakko, Kraken: July 25 G Arvid Soderblom, Blackhawks: July 28 F Maxim Tsyplakov, Islanders: July 29 D Dylan Samberg, Jets: July 30 D Conor Timmins, Sabres: Aug. 2 F Nicholas Robertson, Maple Leafs: Aug. 3 D Jayden Struble, Canadiens: Aug. 3 There are only seven … [Read more...] about Arbitration Schedule For Remaining Cases Finalized
Kraken Sign Kaapo Kakko To Three-Year Contract
Earlier today, the dates for the seven remaining arbitration-eligible players were revealed. However, one player who won’t need that hearing after all is Kraken winger Kaapo Kakko. The team announced that they’ve reached an agreement on a three-year contract that will pay $4.525MM per season after being set to exchange arbitration figures on Wednesday. GM Jason Botterill … [Read more...] about Kraken Sign Kaapo Kakko To Three-Year Contract
Kraken Hire Ryan Jankowski As Assistant General Manager
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?