The Seattle Kraken recalled defenseman Ville Ottavainen late Monday night. It is the first call-up of Ottavainen’s career. He will have a chance to make his NHL debut in Seattle’s final game of the season on Tuesday. Seattle originally drafted Ottavainen in the fourth-round of the 2021 NHL Draft. His draft selection came after he left the OHL to make his professional debut in … [Read more...] about Kraken Recall Ville Ottavainen
Winterton Assigned To Coachella Valley
The Kraken have returned forward Ryan Winterton to AHL Coachella Valley, per a team announcement (Twitter link). The 21-year-old picked up an assist in a dozen games with Seattle and will now return to the Firebirds to get ready for their playoff run. Winterton has 18 goals and 19 assists in 55 AHL contests this season. … [Read more...] about Winterton Assigned To Coachella Valley
Kraken Place John Hayden, Cale Fleury On Waivers
According to a team announcement, the Seattle Kraken have placed forward John Hayden and defenseman Cale Fleury on waivers. The team will reassign them both to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, should they go through waivers unclaimed. Hayden is in his third season with the Kraken organization after signing as an unrestricted free agent before the 2022-23 NHL … [Read more...] about Kraken Place John Hayden, Cale Fleury On Waivers
Seattle Kraken Recall Victor Ostman, Ryan Winterton
The Seattle Kraken will have a few additional players on their bench for their matchup against the Utah Hockey Club tonight. Seattle announced they’ve recalled goaltender Victor Ostman from their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, on an emergency basis. A few moments later, the Kraken also shared they’ve recalled Ryan Winterton on a standard recall. Ostman’s recall … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Recall Victor Ostman, Ryan Winterton
Afternoon Notes: Seguin, Orlov, Hutson, Ostman
The Dallas Stars may take inspiration from their Central Division rival, the Colorado Avalanche, when it comes to easing a star player back into the lineup. Head coach Pete DeBoer shared that the team is deciding whether or not to place winger Tyler Seguin on an AHL conditioning loan as he eases his way back from a hip injury, per Sam Nestler of DLLS Sports. Seguin has missed … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Seguin, Orlov, Hutson, Ostman